14 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
US Naval Institute Daily – USNI
Real Clear World – RCP
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Afghanistan
US, Canadian Civilians Reported Missing in Afghanistan – DPA
Bomb Targets Afghan Intelligence in Kandahar – BBC
Blasts in Southern Afghanistan Kill 9 – AP
Pakistan
Several Killed in Pakistan Market Blast – VOA
16 Killed in Suicide Attack in Pakistan – NYT
Pakistan Market Bomb 'Kills 15' – BBC
Car Bomb Kills 17 People in Northwestern Pakistan – AP
Pakistanis Pray for Recovery of Girl Shot by Taliban – VOA
Pakistan Outraged, But Crackdown on Taliban Unlikely – QP
Extremism Is Swallowing Pakistan – G&M opinion
So, Pakistan, Still Like the Taliban Now? – OI opinion
Syria
Turkey Condemns UN for Inaction in Syria – VOA
Turkey Faults U.N. Inaction Over Syria – NYT
Turkish Premier Slams Security Council Over Syria – AP
UN Syria Envoy Holds Turkey Talks – BBC
Syria Bans Turkish Civil Flights – BBC
Syria Says Bans Turkish Civilian Flights Over Its Territory – Reuters
Few Good Options to Secure Syria's Chemical Arsenal – AP
Syrian War Is Spreading Beyond Syria – DS editorial
Libya
Clinton: Libya Attack Does Not Weaken US Commitment – VOA
UK: Weapons Left at US Consulate in Benghazi Missing – McClatchy
Libya Struggles to Curb Militias, the Only Police – NYT
Libya Police Colonel Targeted in Assassination Attempt – Reuters
The Mystery of the Benghazi Attack Aftermath – NYT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Turkish-Russian Tensions Could Spread to Middle East – VOA
US Suspects Iran Was Behind a Wave of Cyberattacks – VOA
Iran Says Ready for Nuclear Flexibility – AP
Israeli Ex-Soldier Recalls Captivity Under Militants – NYT
Israeli Airstrike Kills 2 Militants in Gaza – NYT
Israel: Gaza Strike Hit Al-Qaida-Inspired Group – AP
Finland: Israel Warns of Action Against Gaza Ship – AP
Egypt's President Keeps Mahmoud as Prosecutor General – VOA
Mursi U-Turn on Egypt Prosecutor – BBC
Egypt Standoff Between President, Prosecutor Ends – AP
Washington Urges Tunisia to Bring Embassy Attackers to Trial – Reuters
Tunisia Sets June Date for Presidential Elections – Reuters
Will the Muslim Brotherhood Rule Jordan Next? – TE editorial
Allies Will Be Temporary in New Mideast – WPR opinion
Extremism Won't Derail Arab Spring – RCW opinion
Extremists Will Win Arab Spring – TS opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Qaeda Leader Calls for More Protests Outside US Embassies – NYT
Al-Qaida Leader Urges Holy War Over Prophet Film – AP
NY Jail Sees Terrorism Suspect's Prosthetic Arms as Weapons – AP
Philippine Peace Deal Seen as Blow to Terrorists – AP
Questions on Drones, Unanswered Still – NYT opinion
IMF
IMF Urges Decisive Action on Debt by US, Europe – VOA
Western Defense
Firms, Policymakers Struggle Amid Western Defense Cuts – Reuters
US Department of Defense
Smart Gun on Wheels, Robotic Mule Latest in Automated Warriors – S&S
United States
Obama, Republicans Focus on Economy in Weekly Addresses – VOA
Panetta Says US Boosting Cyber Defense – VOA
Returning Veterans Swell Ranks of US Entrepreneurs – AP
Cuban Missile Crisis Beliefs Endure After 50 Years – AP
United Kingdom
Arms Firms Call Up ‘Generals for Hire’ – TOL
Former Top British Officers Spoke of Lobbying for Money – Reuters
Africa
Africa Sees Opportunity in Enduring Global Financial Crisis – VOA
Blasts in Kenyan Capital Wound Police Officer – VOA
French President Commits to Exchange in Congo – AP
Mali Islamists Tell France They Will Open Doors of Hell – Reuters
South Africa Police and Protesters Clash Near Mine Shaft – Reuters
Mauritania’s President Wounded in Accidental Shooting – Reuters
Americas
Mexico: US Knew Dead Zeta Leader's ID Before Body Stolen – AP
Chavez Announces New Venezuelan Cabinet – AP
Venezuela's Chavez Shuffles Cabinet, Then Tweets About It – Reuters
Muhammad Yunus Announces Financing in Haiti – AP
Asia / Pacific
Philippine Peace Deal Seen as Blow to Terrorists – AP
China's Exports Rise Nearly 10 Percent – VOA
Tibetan Man 'Sets Himself Alight' – BBC
Tibetan Man Sets Himself on Fire to Protest China – AP
US Defends Broadcasts to Cambodia – VOA
Europe
As EU Basks in Peace Prize, Separatists on Rise – AP
Separatist Fever Rises in Spain – WP
Russia Says 20 Caucasus Groups Shut Down – NYT
Church’s Muscle Helped Propel President’s Rivals to Victory in Georgia – NYT
Czech PM's Party Suffers Big Loss in Regional Vote – Reuters
Opposition Expected to Gain in Lithuanian Ballot – AP
NATO, Not EU, Deserved Nobel Peace Prize – G&M editorial
South Asia
