11 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
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Afghanistan
Commander Nominated to Lead War in Afghanistan – NYT
Obama Nominates New Commander for US, NATO Forces – WP
New Head of NATO-Led Forces in Afghanistan – BBC
Panetta: Afghan Campaign 'Succeeding' Despite Attacks – VOA
Panetta Presses Allies to Help Ease Training Team Shortfalls – S&S
Panetta Urges NATO Allies to Help Train Afghans – AP
NATO Commander Optimistic on Afghanistan, Despite Problems – VOA
Dempsey: Insider Attacks Won't Doom Partnership with Afghans – S&S
Panetta Details New Realities, Command Change in Afghanistan – AFPS
The Afghan War: Do the Numbers Add Up to Success? – McClatchy
Afghan Officials Denounce Group’s Report on Country’s Future – NYT
UN Defends Recommendation to Postpone Afghanistan Trip – Reuters
Saber Junction Reflects Post-Afghanistan Training Model – AFPS
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Pakistan
Taliban Shooting of Girl Shocks Pakistan – VOA
Pakistani Teen Shot by Taliban Undergoes Surgery, Out of Danger – LAT
Reward for Pakistan Gunmen Arrest – BBC
Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban Defied Threats for Years – Reuters
Pakistanis Unite in Outrage Over Girl’s Shooting by Taliban – NYT
Shooting of Pakistan Girl Activist Sparks Outrage – AP
Muslim Clerics Quiet on Attack on Pakistani Girl – WP
Battle Eases Between Pakistani Government and High Court – NYT
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 5 in Pakistan – VOA
US Drone Kills Five in Pakistan – BBC
The Taliban’s Terror – WP editorial
Malala Yousafzai’s Courage – NYT editorial
In Pakistan, One Girl’s Great Courage – WP opinion
Her ‘Crime’ Was Loving Schools – NYT opinion
Syria
Panetta: DOD Works with Jordan, Turkey on Syria Repercussions – AFPS
Panetta: US Sends Forces to Jordan – AP
Jordan Struggles to Absorb Refugees – NYT
Turkish Military Chief Warns Against Further Syrian Shelling – VOA
State TV Says Turkey Forces Syrian Plane to Land in Ankara – VOA
Tensions Escalate as Turkey Forces Down Syrian Passenger Jet – NYT
Turkey Forces Syrian Plane to Land – WP
Turkey Intercepts Syrian Plan Suspected of Carrying Arms – BBC
Turkey Says to Investigate Syrian Planes in Airspace – Reuters
Goods Available, Expensive in Damascus – VOA
Saudis a Malign Influence in Syria – WPR opinion
Libya
Congressional Panel Examines Benghazi Attack – VOA
Ex-Official Says Security in Libya was Reduced – WP
At Hearing on Libya Attack That Killed Envoy, Partisan Rift – NYT
Denied Requests for Security in Benghazi Left US Consulate 'Weak' – S&S
US Security at Benghazi Mission Called 'Weak' – Reuters
US Security in Libya 'Was Cut' – BBC
New Details, Timeline of Sept. 11 Consulate Attack in Libya – AP
At Hague, Libya Insists It Should Try Qaddafi Son – NYT
ICC Warned on Gaddafi Libya Trial – BBC
Obama Puts Politics Before National Security – WT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Iran's Supreme Leader Calls EU Support for Sanctions 'Foolish' – VOA
West Is Foolish to Celebrate Iran’s Currency Crisis, Ayatollah Says – NYT
Iran's Spy Agency Finds Voice in Cyberspace – AP
Egypt Releases Partial Draft of Charter – WP
Egypt Releases Draft of Constitution for Debate – AP
Egypt: Mubarak Loyalists Acquitted in Attack on Protest – AP
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Yemen Holds US Citizen for Suspected al-Qaida Ties – AP
UK Resumes Bid to Send Cleric to Jordan to Face Terror Charges – NYT
UK: Terror Suspects Face Kidnap Probe – BBC
French Investigators Find Bomb-Making Materials – NYT
Indonesia Warns of Threat Before Bali Anniversary – AP
An Un-Dangerous Mind – NYT opinion
NATO
NATO Chief Welcomes New Military Leaders, Discusses Afghanistan – AFPS
Panetta: Afghan Campaign 'Succeeding' Despite Attacks – VOA
Panetta Presses Allies to Help Ease Afghanistan Training Team Shortfalls – S&S
NATO Commander Optimistic on Afghanistan, Despite Problems – VOA
ISAF Leader Allen Tapped to Lead NATO, EUCOM – S&S
Russian FM: Ties with NATO Strained by Disputes – AP
Troop Numbers to Remain Stable for Kosovo, Rasmussen Says – AFPS
US Department of Defense
Charges Tarnish High-Profile Career of BG Jeffrey Sinclair – FO
Medical Intelligence Center Monitors Health Threats – AFPS
Chairman, Enlisted Advisor Urge Service Members to Vote – AFPS
United States
VA Won’t Oust Chief of Staff Over Conferences Scandal – S&S
Man Linked to Anti-Islam Film Denies Violating Probation – Reuters
Canada
Military Officer Pleads Guilty to Espionage – AP
World
Report Challenges Beliefs on Sexual Attacks in War – AP
Africa
Nigerian Task Force Denies Killings in Borno State – VOA
Lynchings Shut Nigeria University – BBC
UN Official: Islamists in Mali Are Targeting Women – AP
Kenyan President Rejects Lawmakers Bonuses – VOA
Zimbabwe HIV Activists Push for Government Accountability – VOA
South African Anger Over Roads to Zuma Home – BBC
Americas
Mexican Drug Lord's Death Hailed – BBC
Mexico Says Drug Lord Taken Down by Accident – AP
Mexico Sees Zetas Cartel Uniting Behind New Leader – Reuters
Venezuela’s Chavez: “Will Continue to Speak Out Against Imperialism” – VOA
Venezuela's Chavez Names Maduro Vice-President – Reuters
Chavez Names New Vice President in Venezuela – AP
Guatemalan President Won't Use Army in Protests – AP
Brazil's Supreme Court Elects 1st Black President – AP
Haiti: Islam's Inroads in Land of Voodoo and Christianity – AP
Chavez Proves Autocrats Can Win at Ballot Box – Bloomberg opinion
For Chavez, Worst May Be Yet to Come – RCW opinion
Asia / Pacific
Asia's Aging Populations Pose Challenges for Economies – VOA
China Snubs IMF, World Bank Meetings in Japan – VOA
China Snubs Financial Meetings in Japan in Dispute Over Islands – NYT
China in Japan IMF Meeting Snub – BBC
US Will Place Tariffs on Chinese Solar Panels – NYT
Amnesty: Forced Home Evictions Are Rising in China – AP
Long Reliant on China, Burma Now Turns to Japan – NYT
N. Korea Says Long-Range Missile Test Now More Likely – NYT
Malaysian Growth Hides Vulnerability – WP
Indonesia Warns of Threat Before Bali Anniversary – AP
Europe
Russia Won’t Renew Pact on Weapons With US – NYT
Russia to Withdraw from Arms Pact with US – WP
Russia Says No to US-Funded Disarmament Effort – AP
Russian FM: Ties with NATO Strained by Disputes – AP
Russia Frees One Punk Rocker, Keeps Two in Jail – VOA
Russia Frees One Member of Punk Protest Band – NYT
What If Britain Left the EU? – CSM opinion
South Asia
