4 November SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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BBC – CNN World – CSM World – LAT World – NYT World – WP World – VOA
WP National Security – WT National Security
American Forces Press Service – Abu Muqawama – Air Force Times
Armed Forces Journal – AOL Defense – Army Times – At War – Battleland
Best Defense – Danger Room – Defense Tech – DoD Buzz – Early Warning
Foreign Affairs – Foreign Policy
Infinity Journal – Long War Journal – Marine Corps Gazette
Marine Corps Times – Military Review – National Defense
Navy Times – Parameters – Stars & Stripes – ZenPundit
CNA – CNAS – CSIS – ILW – ISW – Rand – TJF
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Afghanistan
Hearing Set for Afghan Slayings Suspect Bales After Lengthy Wait – BH
Afghanistan's Shocking Invitation to the Taliban – GN editorial
Sunday Dialogue: Pakistan-Afghan Options – NYT readers’ debate
Pakistan
Head of Anti-Taliban Group Killed in Pakistan – VOA
Bombing Kills Taliban Enemy in Pakistan – NYT
Pakistan Bomb Kills Politician in Buner – BBC
Syria
Syria Opposition Meets in Qatar – BBC
Divided Syrian Opposition Faces Feuds Over Leaders – AP
Syrian Dissident Pushes to Unite Fragmented Opposition – Reuters
Syrian Activists: 6 People Died Each Hour of October – VOA
Syria Rebels Attack Key Base in Bid to Disrupt Airstrikes – NYT
Syrian Rebels Launch Major Assault on Northern Airbase – TT
Syrian Rebels Attack Air Base to Secure N.-S. Corridor – Reuters
Rebels 'Attack Key Airbase at Taftanaz' – BBC
Israel: Syria Tanks Enter Golan DMZ – AP
Syria Tests Turkish Leader – WP
Rebel Sniper Takes Inspiration From Film ‘Enemy at the Gates’ – TT
American Amateurism on Display in Syria – DS opinion
Libya US Consulate Attack
Libya Attack Shows Pentagon’s Limits in Region – NYT
Pentagon: Libya Attack Over by Time Troops Arrived – AP
US Considered Moving Consulate Month Before Deadly Attack – DM
Papers Blast Obama Over Benghazi – WS
Benghazi's Smoking Gun – AC opinion
US Commandos Were Too Late to Stop Libya Attack – DR opinion
Devil’s bargain for Obama in Benghazi – WT opinion
What We Can Learn from Obama’s Benghazi Failure – WT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Iran Claims Production of New Advanced Drone – AP
Iran's Parliament to Grill Ahmadinejad on Currency – AP
Ahmadinejad Backs Down in Row with Iran's Judiciary – TT
Hezbollah Under Fire, But Lebanon Hold is Tight – AP
France to Oppose Those Creating Instability in Lebanon – Reuters
Iraq's Sunni VP Receives 3rd Death Sentence – AP
Israel President Welcomes Abbas' Refugee Remarks – AP
Israel's Peres Welcomes 'Courageous' Words From Abbas – Reuters
In Turbulent Bahrain, Calls for Change in US Policy – WP
Rights Activist Detained in Bahrain – AP
Sunday Protests Planned in Kuwait Despite Warning – Reuters
Jordan Court Postpones Verdict of Ex-Spy Chief – AP
Algeria Gains Crucial Help in Fight Against Al Qaeda – NYT
Israel's Barak Rejects Egypt Remark Made by Aide – AP
Gunmen Kill Three of Egypt's Security Forces in Sinai – BBC
Suspected Jihadis Kill 3 Police in Egypt's Sinai – AP
Activists Rally to End Prison Torture in Egypt – Reuters
Egypt's Coptic Church Prepares to Choose Pope – AP
Libya: Life Slowly Returns to Former Gaddafi Stronghold – Reuters
Libya: Explosion at Benghazi Police Station Injures Three – Reuters
Arab Spring? More Like a Hurricane – DS editorial
After Tyrants, the People Must Act – NYT opinion
Did Israel, US, Just Practice an Iran Strike? – TNR opinion
US Department of Defense
US Air Force Struggles With Aging Fleet – AP
Hearing to Reveal Details of Charges Against Army BG – FO
Former USAF IG Gets 1-Year Sentence, Dismissal for Sexual Assault – S&S
Navy Removes Ship's Command After Boozy Port Visit – AP
Tests of Wits and Mettle at Interrogation Training Ground – S&S
Iraq War Contractor Ordered to Pay $85M to Poisoned Soldiers – AP
United States
US Presidential Race Still Close as Candidates Make Final Push – VOA
Millions of Americans Vote Before Election Day – VOA
Man Behind FEMA’s Makeover Built Philosophy on Preparation – NYT
Eastern US Continues to Recover From 'Superstorm' – VOA
Obama Addresses Storm Recovery – VOA
Obama Thanks First Responders, Agencies for Sandy Response – AFPS
Military Plays Key Role in Storm Relief Efforts – PI
Fake Boarding Passes Pose Safety Threat at Airports – WP
The Military’s Swift Path to Citizenship – NYT editorial
American Exceptionalism and Its Discontents – NR opinion
American Exceptionalism Is Arrogance – TNI opinion
Whoever Wins, Big Challenges Ahead for US – WPR opinion
Taking Sandy’s Threat Seriously – WP opinion
Deciding Where Future Disasters Will Strike – NYT opinion
United Kingdom
Clinton Condemns N. Ireland Officer Killing – BBC
Africa
In S. Africa, Honeymoon is Over For Party That Ended Apartheid – WP
'Youths Executed' in Nigeria City – BBC
Nigerian Forces Raid Kidnappers' Hideout – VOA
Nigeria Security Forces Kill 13 in Raid on Kidnappers – Reuters
US Renews Sanctions, Sudan Criticizes Decision – Reuters
Sudan Blocks UN Force From Investigating Deaths – AP
Sudanese Rebels Deny Recruiting Child Soldiers – AP
Seven Hurt in Kenya Church Attack – BBC
Al-Qaida-Linked Mali Group in Burkina Faso for Talks – AP
Somalia Wants Ugandan Troops to Remain – Reuters
British-Somali Businessman's 2nd Restaurant Targeted – VOA
Bombers Attack Somali Restaurant – BBC
5 Kidnapped Aid Workers Freed in Niger, 1 Killed – VOA
Anger at Ghana Salary Increases – BBC
Military Intervention in Mali Looms – IT editorial
Americas
Mexico’s Drug Lords Take Advantage of US Transportation Network – WP
Cuba Accuses US of Helping Dissidents Access Internet – BBC
In Mexico, a Deadly Warning – NYT opinion
Asia / Pacific
Close Army Ties of China’s New Leader Could Test the US – NYT
Chinese Patrol Ships Pressuring Japan Over Islands – NYT
China Clamps Down Ahead of Annual Congress – TT
Report: Another Tibetan Burns Himself in China Protest – AP
Joint Exercise Practices For Potential Conflict With N. Korea – S&S
Australia, Philippine Defense Chiefs to Discuss Military Drills – AP
Indonesia: Police Kill Terror Suspect in Raid – BBC
Indonesian Police Kill Alleged Militant in Raid – AP
EU Chief Offers New Aid to Burma – BBC
Europe Urges End to Burma Killings, Pledges Aid – Reuters
4 on Japan Nuclear Safety Team Took Utility Money – AP
In China, a Guessing Game – WP opinion
The US Isn't Ready for Asia Conflict – FP opinion
Europe
In Europe, Separatism On the Rise – WP
Merkel: Euro Debt Crisis Will Last 5 Years or More – AP
Two Ukrainian Elections Officials Hint at Partial Re-Vote – VOA
Resilient Romania Finds a Currency Advantage in a Crisis – NYT
Southeast Turkish Village Heals Wounds on Basketball Court – VOA
Golden Dawn: Undisguised Fascism in Greece – TT opinion
Misunderestimating Spain – NYT opinion
South Asia
Italy Hopes India Will Let it Try Marines Held in Fishermen Deaths – AP
How India Sees the US Presidential Election – TD opinion
