7 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
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Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, a Rare Story of Trust – WP
Panetta: Karzai Owes Allies More Gratitude, Less Criticism – AP
2 US Troops, 2 Afghan Policemen Killed in Fighting – AP
Russia Plays the 'Great Game' in Kabul – DC opinion
Syria
Citing US Fears, Arab Allies Limit Syrian Rebel Aid – NYT
Turkey Says Syria Fires Again Across Border – VOA
Turkey Fires Back at Syria a Fourth Day in a Row – NYT
Turkey 'in New Syria Retaliation' – BBC
Turkey Strikes Back at Syria After Erdogan Warning – Reuters
Turkey Warns War is Near as Forces Continue to Pound Syria – McClatchy
Panetta Voices Concern Over Syrian-Turkish Clashes – AP
Tensions Rising Between Syria and Turkey – Dawn editorial
Syria's War Must Not Ignite the Mideast – TI editorial
Middle East / North Africa
Salafists’ Power Surges Throughout Arab World – WP
Israeli Jets Down Drone that Entered Airspace – AP
Israel Downs Unmanned Aircraft – BBC
Israeli Leaders Confront Political Rift as Election Looms – Reuters
Iran Denies Plan to End Nuclear Standoff – NYT
Iran Denies Offering New Plan on Nuclear Impasse – Reuters
Iran 'Confidence' Bid Shifts Uranium to Fuel Stock – AP
Iran's Grand Bazaar Reopens, Currency Trade Still Frozen – Reuters
Iran's Secret Service Launches Website – AP
Yemen 'Foils Attack on Air Base' – BBC
Egypt’s President Gets Mixed Reviews – WP
Egypt's Leader Defends His 100-day Record – AP
7 Iranian Red Crescent Workers Released in Libya – AP
Political Islam and the Fate of Two Libyan Brothers – NYT
Tunisia Clashes Over Rubbish Dump – BBC
Dozens Injured in Clash on Tunisian Tourist Island – AP
Judges in Morocco Lead Sit-In Calling for Autonomous Judiciary – NYT
Moroccan Judges Demonstrate for More Independence – AP
Start the Revolution in Iran – NYDN editorial
Why Israel May Go It Alone – TNI opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Extradited Terror Suspects Appear in US Court – VOA
Extradited Cleric, 4 Other Terror Suspects Appear in American Courts – NYT
Terror Suspects Before US Court – BBC
Alleged al-Qaeda Backers Extradited to US – WP
Extradited Terrorism Suspects Appear in US Courts – AP
Pakistan Freed of Anti-Terrorism Obligations; US Billions Flow – McClatchy
French Police Kill One, Arrest 10 in Anti-Terror Sweep – VOA
Man Killed by French Police During Antiterrorism Raid – NYT
Gunman Killed in French Terror Raid – BBC
US Department of Defense
How Much Military Can You Buy for $720 Billion a Year? – FP
DOD Clarifies Civilian Overseas Assignment Policy – AFPS
Officials Confirm Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Deadline – AFPS
United Nations
Wanted: A New United Nations – JP opinion
Africa
Nigerian Christians, Muslims Protest Against Common Enemy – VOA
Protest Follows Firing of 12,000 South African Miners – VOA
S. Sudan Refugee Camp Braces for New Arrivals – VOA
Somali President Names PM – VOA
Somalia President Picks Businessman, Political Newcomer, as PM – NYT
Women Protest Shariah Law in Mali – AP
Americas
Venezuela: Chavez Fights for His Political Life – WP
Venezuela: Chavez Ducks Tough Questions at News Conference – AP
Chavez's Fate Lies in Venezuela's Divided Barrios – AP
News Guide: Venezuela's Presidential Vote – AP
Mexico Takes 48 Police for Questioning on Slaying of Governor's Nephew – AP
Panetta Hails New Era for Security in the Americas – AFPS
US, Peru to Update 60-Year-Old Defense Cooperation Accord – Reuters
Peru Rebels Burn Down 3 Helicopters – BBC
Rebels Burn 3 Helicopters in Peru – AP
Peru's Gas Pipeline at Risk After Rebels Destroy Helicopters – Reuters
Cuban Blogger Yoani Sanchez Freed From Detention – AP
How Venezuela’s Chavez Does Business – FA opinion
Asia / Pacific
Tibetan PM-in-Exile 'Ready to Engage' in China Talks – VOA
Tibetan Man Self-Immolates, Dies in Latest Protest – AP
Latest Self-Immolation in Tibet Brings Total to 54 – VOA
North Korean Soldier Kills 2 Before Defecting to South – VOA
North Korean Soldier Said to Cross Demilitarized Zone to Defect – NYT
North Korea Soldier 'Flees to South' – BBC
South Korea, US Agree on Boosting Missile Capability – Reuters
Burmese President to Visit South Korea – VOA
Europe
Thousands March to Protest Austerity Cuts in Spain – AP
Polish Opposition Overtakes Ruling PO as Growth Slows – Reuters
Europe’s Richer Regions Want Out – NYT opinion
South Asia
Pakistan: Khan Leads Drone Protest in Taliban Territory – VOA
Pakistan: Khan Drone March Halts for Night – BBC
Americans Join Pakistan Convoy to Protest Drone Strikes – NYT
U.S. and Pakistan's Elusive Cooperation – RCW opinion
