8 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
Afghans Reflect on Obama Win – VOA
A Weary Afghanistan Sighs at Obama’s Second Term – WP
Afghans Have Mixed Reaction to US Election – S&S
US Soldier in Afghan Rampage Had “No Sign of PTSD” – Reuters
Agent Recounts Livid Reaction to Afghan Massacre – AP
UK Marines Accused of Murder Granted Anonymity – AP
Roadside Bomb Kills 5 Afghan Troops in Laghman – BBC
Insurgents Kill 8 Afghan Police, Soldiers – AP
4 Members of Afghan Police Are Found Guilty in Rape – NYT
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
Obama Re-Election Signals New Phase in Syria War – AP
Britain: Obama Victory An Opportunity For Syria – AP
Britain Opens Direct Talks With Syrian Opposition – VOA
Britain Urges Rethink on How to End Syria Conflict – Reuters
Syrian Opposition Elects New Leaders – WP
Syrian Opposition Unity Plan Runs Into Resistance – Reuters
Women Shut Out of Syria's Opposition Leadership – AP
Syrian Rebels Target Assad Palace Near Capital – VOA
Syria Government Strongholds Hit – BBC
At Least 130 Dead in Syria Fighting – VOA
Syrian Rebels Kill 10 Pro-Assad Palestinian Militiamen – Reuters
Turkey Considers Deploying Missiles Near Syria – NYT
Turkey to Request NATO Missile Defense on Syria Border – Reuters
Turkey Searches Armenian Plane en Route to Syria – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Obama Faces New Mideast Challenges in Second Term – LAT
Israel’s Netanyahu Rushes to Repair Damage – NYT
Israeli Leader in Bind After Obama Victory – AP
Israel Jails Palestinian Activist – BBC
Iranian Report Gives Credence to Negotiations With World Powers – WP
Iran's Ahmadinejad Attends Democracy Forum – AP
Car Bomb Attacks Kill 3 People in Iraq – AP
In Crackdown, Bahrain Revokes Citizenship of 31 Men – NYT
Yemen Security Official Assassinated in Capital – AP
Libya Ex-Leader Faces Murder Inquiry – BBC
Obama's Win Means Israel Must Dig In – IH opinion
Bahrain's Going Down in Flames – FP opinion
US Department of Defense
What Obama's Re-Election Means for the Military, Veterans – S&S
Lawyer Cites Civilian Decision to Seek Dismissal of Gitmo Tribunal – MH
‘Grand Old Man’ Mentors Young Marines – AFPS
For Navy SEALs, Biggest Threat May Be Hollywood – Newsweek
Pentagon Officials Provide Storm Response Update – AFPS
Presidential Inaugural Support Remains Vital Military Mission – AFPS
DOD Issues Request for New Mobility Applications, Devices – AFPS
Manning Indicates Might Accept Responsibility for WikiLeaks – Dissenter
Linguist Working for Navy Charged Under Espionage Act – AP
Female Officers Say 1-Star Asked for Nude Pics – AT
Female Officers Sent Nude Photos to General – AP
Obama's New Pentagon Roster Uncertain – FP opinion
United States
An Array of Relationships for Obama to Strengthen and Redefine – NYT
Abroad, Obama’s Victory Brings Demands for Attention – NYT
Obama Faces Immediate Spending, Tax Issues – VOA
Back to Work, Obama Is Met by a Looming Fiscal Crisis – NYT
Obama Faces Tough Foreign Challenges – WP
Obama Faces Washington Challenge – BBC
After Obama Win, US Backs New UN Arms Treaty Talks – Reuters
Iraq, Afghan War Veterans Made Strong Showing in Election – S&S
Boeing Shakes Up Shrinking Defense Business – AP
President Proclaims Nov. 11 as Veterans Day – AFPS
New Storm to Strike Areas Hard Hit by Hurricane Sandy – VOA
Appeals Court Rejects Torture Suit Against Rumsfeld – Reuters
California Man Behind Anti-Muslim Movie Sentenced To Prison – VOA
US Anti-Islam Filmmaker Jailed – BBC
Time to Take on ‘the Warfare State’ – WP opinion
Did Foreign Policy Matter in 2012? – FP opinion
The Elections, Gridlock and Foreign Policy – Stratfor opinion
Can Obama Give Us Confidence? – NYT opinion
Obama’s Time to be Bold – WP opinion
United Kingdom
Plan to Boost Army Reserves' Role – BBC
Cameron and Merkel Talks 'Warm' – BBC
Africa
Africa Seeks Deeper Relations with Obama after Election Victory – VOA
Uganda Demands UN Retract Congo Accusation – VOA
Blast Rocks Somali Parliament – VOA
Americas
Argentines Prepare for Huge Anti-Government March – AP
Argentina 'Freezes Chevron Money' – BBC
Dozens Killed in Guatemala Earthquake – NYT
Dozens Killed in Guatemala Quake – BBC
Guatemalans Huddle in Streets After Deadly Quake – AP
Asia / Pacific
Asia Welcomes Obama Re-Election – VOA
Asia Stocks Sink as US Faces Fiscal Crunch – AP
China Congratulates Obama on Election Victory – VOA
Warm Words From China, With a Subtext of Warning – NYT
In China, a Once-a-Decade Power Shift – WP
Opening Meeting, China’s President Warns of Risks – NYT
China Starts Leadership Transfer – BBC
Ex-Leader of China Asserts Sway Over Top Posts – NYT
China's Hu Urges Firm Party Control, Curb on Graft – AP
China's Hu: Graft Threatens State, Party Must Stay in Charge – Reuters
China's Hu Promises Economic Reforms, Higher Incomes – Reuters
China's Premier-In-Waiting Schooled in Free Thought – Reuters
Pentagon Challenges Chinese Monopoly on Rare Earths – Bloomberg
China Submarines to Soon Carry Nukes, Draft US Report Says – Reuters
China's Hu Issues Warning About Corruption – VOA
China: Four Tibetans Set Themselves on Fire – BBC
China: 4 Tibetans Self-Immolate on Same Day – AP
Japan Utility Seeks More Funds for Nuclear Crisis – AP
Burma Says Obama Will Visit Later This Month – AP
Laos Pushes for Massive Dam Despite Criticism – VOA
Laos Breaks Ground for Controversial Mekong Dam – NYT
Is There an Arms Race in Asia? – WPR opinion
Europe
Obama Victory Brings Europe a Sense of Continuity and Relief – NYT
Ex-Communist Nations Nudge Obama Amid Feelings of Neglect – VOA
Russian Court Keeps Activist in Custody – VOA
Russia Hopes for US Flexibility on Missile Shield – AP
Ally of Former Georgian Leader Faces Criminal Charges – NYT
New Georgia Government Detains Army General, Ex-Minister – Reuters
Georgia Arrests 'Abuse' Minister – BBC
Fragile Coalition in Greece Narrowly Backs Austerity – NYT
Greek Lawmakers Pass Crucial Austerity Bill By Narrow Vote – AP
Greece MPs Back Austerity Cuts – BBC
Turkish Government Seeks End to 8-Week Hunger Strike – VOA
Russia Reset Has Run Out of Gas – MT opinion
South Asia
India's Governing Party Shows Spine for a Change – IHT
Pakistanis Expect Ties with US to Remain Tense After Obama Win – LAT
Obama Victory Infuriates Pakistani Drone Victims – Reuters
Pakistan's Minority Hindus Feel Under Attack – AP
Truck Bomb Rocks Pakistan's Largest City, Kills 1 – AP
Suicide Attack on Base in Pakistan's Biggest City Kills 1 – Reuters
