15 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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US Naval Institute Daily – Real Clear World – WP World – NYT World – BBC
Abu Muqawama – Battleland – Best Defense – Danger Room – Long War Journal
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Afghanistan
Karzai: Afghanistan, Pakistan Should Coordinate Anti-Terrorism Efforts – VOA
Afghan Peace Negotiator Sees Progress in Talks With Taliban – Reuters
Thousands of UK Troops to Exit Afghanistan in 2013 – AP
Five British Marines Face Murder Charges in Afghan Death – VOA
UK Charges Marines with Afghan Murder – BBC
'IED Whisperer' a Lifesaver in Afghanistan – ST
Afghan Entrepreneur Defies War to Squeeze Out a Juice Empire – Reuters
Naiveté: Afghanistan's Latest Victim – G&M opinion
Syria
Turkey Bans Syrian Passenger Planes From Its Airspace – VOA
Turkey Bans All Syrian Flights – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
Israeli Cabinet Approves January 22 Early Election – VOA
Cabinet: Israel to Head to Polls January 22 – AP
Analysis: Israel's Netanyahu Faces Wild Cards – AP
New Round of Israel Gaza Strikes – BBC
Israeli Air Strikes Kill Three Palestinian Militants in Gaza– Reuters
Iran Denies Role in Gulf Cyberattacks – AP
Iran Says It Will Cut Imports of Non-Essential Goods – Reuters
UAE Firms Increase Gas Production in Northern Iraq – AP
Bahrain King Blasts 'Foreign' Links in Unrest – AP
Algeria: North African Al-Qaida Official Killed – AP
Algeria Caught in Quandary Over Mali Crisis – Reuters
Libya Congress Elects Rights Lawyer Prime Minister – AP
Libya's Congress Elects New PM – BBC
Armed Men Seize Military Vehicle in Egypt's Sinai – Reuters
US Calls for Tunisia Embassy Attackers to Be Tried – AP
Israel Must Answer Drone Provocation – JP editorial
Turkey Never an Arab Spring Model – JP opinion
US Department of Defense
Colonel’s Class on Radical Islam Leaves Career in Limbo – WT
Sept. 11 Trial Rules Under Scrutiny at Guantanamo – AP
Navy Says Submarine, Aegis Cruiser Collide – AP
United States
Obama, Republicans Focus on Economy in Weekly Addresses – VOA
Two Sides Trade Criticism in Rancor Over Libya Attack – NYT
GOP: Libya Shows Obama ‘Incompetent’ – WT
Obama, Romney Prepare For Debate Rematch – VOA
Skydiver Breaks Sound Barrier in 24-mile Jump – WP
Sky Diving, at Mach 1.24 – NYT
Skydiver Breaks Sound Barrier – BBC
The Mystery of Benghazi – NYT editorial
Obama Can't Spin Way Out of Benghazi Blame – CD editorial
Who's 'Politicizing' Benghazi? – NR opinion
United Kingdom
Britain, Scotland to Agree on Terms of Independence Vote – WP
UK, Scotland to Set Out Terms of Independence Vote – AP
Scotland Moves Step Closer to Independence Vote – Reuters
MoD to Probe Retired Senior Officer Lobbying Claim – BBC
UK Probes Ex-Brass Who Boasted of Political Access – AP
Africa
Muslim Worshipers Shot in Nigeria – WP
Officials: Deadly Attack Hits North Nigeria Mosque – AP
Gunmen Kill 20 in North Nigeria – BBC
Talk of N. Mali Intervention Grows, No Action Soon – AP
Algeria Caught in Quandary Over Mali Crisis – Reuters
Kenya Coast Tourist Numbers Fall on Islamist Security Fears – Reuters
Mauritanian President Appeals for Calm After He Is Shot – Reuters
A Test for the UN in Mali – TN editorial
Americas
Venezuela Now Helps in Colombia Peace Talks – WP
Colombia Rebels Opaque Heading Into Talks – AP
Brazil: Police Surge into Rio Drug Slums – BBC
Cuba's Ladies in White Mourn Leader 1 Year Later – AP
Venezuela: Chavez Victory May Be Short-Lived – WT opinion
Asia / Pacific
Asia Will Resist US Efforts to Contain China, Says Singapore Diplomat – WT
Japan Navy Showcases Warships Amid Spat with China – AP
China Central Bank Says Priority is Keeping Prices Stable – VOA
North Koreans See Few Gains Below Top Tier – NYT
Philippines: 200 Muslim Rebels Arrive in Manila to Sign Pact – AP
Burma Party to Pick New Leaders – BBC
Why China's Anti-Access Strategy Matters – RCW opinion
Europe
Russia: Protesters Try to Gain Foothold via Elections – NYT
Big Separatist Gains in Local Belgian Elections – AP
Lithuania 'Dumps Austerity Party' – BBC
Lithuanians Sway Toward Opposition Parties – AP
Austerity Protests Are Rude Awakening in Portugal – NYT
Italian Justice Minister Says Corruption Growing – AP
Montenegro Ruling Coalition Wins Election – AP
Montenegro Ruling Party Claims Election Victory – Reuters
Peace Is a Prize, But It Was Not Won by the EU – TT editorial
Peace Prize Becoming Irrelevant – OC opinion
South Asia
Thousands Rally for Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban – AP
UAE Sends Medics to Pakistan to Evacuate Girl Shot by Taliban – Reuters
India's Shoestring Foreign Policy – TOI opinion
