24 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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Afghanistan
Commander: Afghan Forces Gaining Capability, Respect – AFPS
Taliban Kill 10 Afghan Security Personnel – VOA
Taliban Commander in Afghan North Captured – Reuters
4 Children Killed in Afghanistan Firefight – NYT
Karzai Says NATO Killed Four Children in Afghan East – Reuters
A Reporter's Farewell to Afghanistan, with Sadness and Affection – LAT
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
Hopes Dim for Syrian Cease-Fire – VOA
Massacre at Syrian Bakery Dims Hopes for a Holiday Truce – NYT
Rebels Battle Assad's Forces for Gateway to North Syria – Reuters
Aleppans Stretched to Limit in War for Syrian City – AP
Syrian Warplanes Strike Rebel-Held Town in North – AP
Syrian Bombardments Create New Refugee Wave – Reuters
Russia Says Syrian Rebels Have Shoulder-Fired Missiles – Reuters
Syrian Anti-Aircraft Shell Hits Turkey – AP
Lebanon
Details Hint at Insider Role in Lebanese General’s Death – AP
US Calls for Lebanon Stability – BBC
Calm Returns to Lebanon as Troops Deploy – AP
The Curse of Lebanon – TG opinion
Middle East / North Africa
In Cyberattack on Saudi Firm, US Sees Iran Firing Back – NYT
Muslims Gather in Mecca for Hajj – VOA
Obama, Romney Support for Israel Reassures Jewish Voters – VOA
Among Americans in Israel, More Forceful Backing for Romney – NYT
Qatar's Leader Visits Gaza – VOA
Qatar’s Emir Visits Gaza, Pledging $400 Million to Hamas – NYT
Qatari Emir's Unity Call in Gaza – BBC
Israel Kills Three Hamas Militants After Qatari Emir Leaves Gaza – Reuters
Gaza Rockets Draw Israeli Strikes; 1 Gazan Killed – AP
Iraq: Nine Killed in Baghdad Attacks – BBC
Jordan's King Steers Nation Through Turbulence – AP
Jordan Monarch Urges Islamists to End Poll Boycott – Reuters
Court Delay on Egypt's Constitution Prolongs Uncertainty – VOA
No Ruling on Egypt’s Charter Constitution Panel – BBC
White House Told of Militant Claim Two Hours After Libya Attack – Reuters
Army Pushes Into Bani Walid as Libya Marks Anniversary – Reuters
Obama on Israel – WP opinion
Who Threw Israel Under the Bus? – NYT opinion
A Kurdish Wedge Between Iraq, Turkey – FA opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
US Develops New Blueprint for Hunting Terrorists – WP
Tribunal Judge Orders Cole Suspect to Appear in Court – AFPS
USS Cole Accused in Court Boycott – BBC
Architect of Attack on USS Cole Boycotts Court Session – MH
Pentagon Will Not Label Fort Hood Shootings as a Terrorist Attack – WT
Al Qaeda Goes Underground in Yemen Against US-Driven Crackdown – Reuters
Indian Ministry Advises Against Mumbai Gunman Plea – AP
India President Advised to Reject Mumbai Gunma’s Plea – BBC
Prosecutor: UK Bomb Plotters Discussed Attacks – AP
How 9/11 'Mastermind' Dyed his Beard at Guantanamo – MH
Major Airports to Remove Invasive X-ray, Body Scanners – NBC
Al Qaeda Is Making a Comeback – WSJ opinion
US Department of Defense
Defense Spending: Why it Matters – AP
Army, DOD Must Adjust to Budget, Force Structure Changes – AFPS
McHugh: Army Can Expect Fewer Resources, Same Mission – AFPS
Lawmakers: Stop Buying Foreign-Made Uniforms – AFT
Pentagon Seeks Brainstorm on Future After F-35, F-22 Jets – Bloomberg
Scientists Making Fishy Robots for Naval Research – AP
Is the Navy Weaker than in 1916? It's Not Just About Fleet Size – McClatchy
After $700,000 in Repairs, Navy Ship is Back in Action – VP
Army, Joint Staff Team Up for Training, Tech Experiment – AFPS
New Director Details Elements of DARPA’s Future Success – AFPS
Widows say Jury in Officer Slayings Trial was Tainted – TU
United States
Former CIA Officer Pleads Guilty in Leak Case – NYT
Guilty Plea in CIA Leaks Case – WP
Ex-CIA Man Pleads to Leaking Operative's Identity – AP
Veterans Say Late Pay from VA Cripples Their Finances – S&S
US-Russian Crew Blasts Off for Space Station – AP
Foreign Policy Debate’s Omissions Highlight Skewed Worldview – NYT analysis
A War-Weary Nation – WP opinion
Romney’s Peace Strategy – WP opinion
United Kingdom
BBC Investigating 9 Current, Former Staff on Sex Allegations – AP
BBC Trust Warns UK Govt Over Savile Investigation – AP
BBC Defends Its Independence Amid Abuse Inquiry – NYT
Patten Reaffirms BBC Independence – BBC
BBC Leader Admits ‘Horror’ as a Sexual Abuse Inquiry Opens – NYT
Former BBC Head Says He Had No Role in Squelching Program – NYT
Africa
The Whiff of Conflict Grows in Mali – NYT
Offensive to Retake North Mali Unlikely Till 2013 – AP
'Foreign Fighters' Arrive in Mali – BBC
DR Congo's M23 Rebels Under Pressure – VOA
Congolese Refugees Search for New Homes in Uganda – VOA
S. Africa, DR Congo Presidents Sidestep DRC Crisis – VOA
Second Darfur Rebel Group Joins Peace Talks With Sudan – Reuters
2 Killed in Clashes in Sudan's Kordofan Region – VOA
'Children Killed' in Sudan Attack – BBC
'Blasts' at Sudan Weapons Factory – BBC
Nigeria Stops Russia 'Arms' Boat – BBC
Stolen Nigeria Oil 'Goes to Balkans and Singapore' – BBC
Benin President 'Poison Plot': Three Charged – BBC
S. Africa’s Zuma, Tested by Mining Crisis, Faces Scandal Close to Home – NYT
8,000+ South Africa Striking Gold Miners Sacked – BBC
Locust Swarms Forming in West Africa – VOA
Americas
Mexico Drug Boss's Parent Dug Up – BBC
Argentina's Fernandez Condemns 'Seized Ship Blackmail' – BBC
Panama Scraps Land Sale After Clashes – BBC
Asia / Pacific
Commander Eyes Army Troop Rotations in Asia-Pacific – AFPS
US Korea Commander Details Conditions on Peninsula – AFPS
N. Korea Improves Cyber Warfare Capacity, US Says – Bloomberg
Economy Overshadows Debate on Sino-US Relations – VOA
China’s Military Prepares for Change – WP
China Reshuffles Military Chiefs Ahead of Congress – AP
China Appoints New Air Force Commander – VOA
China: 2nd Tibetan Self-Immolation Strikes Near Historic Monastery – VOA
Official Quits in Japan After Article on Mob Ties – NYT
Top Navy Officer in Japan Apologizes for Alleged Rape on Okinawa – S&S
US Navy Reviews Rules on Japan Bases – AP
Muslim-Buddhist Clashes Spread in Western Myanmar – AP
Next Cobra Gold Exercise Could Include Burma Military Observers – S&S
China’s New Leaders – BBC analysis and guide
'Getting Tough on China' a Terrible Idea – TA opinion
Europe
Europeans Seen Favoring a Democrat Win in US Election – VOA
Europe Remains Important to New Strategy, General Says – AFPS
Analysis: Political Winter Descends on Russia – VOA
Russia Strengthens Treason Laws – BBC
Russian Opposition Activist Charged with Plotting Riots – VOA
Spain's Recession Deepens – VOA
In Spain, Millions Forced Below Poverty Line – VOA
Italy Disaster Head Quits in Row – BBC
South Asia
Indian Ministry Advises Against Mumbai Gunman Plea – AP
