15 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
Afghan, US Officials Discuss Post-2014 Security Pact – VOA
Afghan Survey: Security Forces Need Foreign Troop Support – VOA
Germany to Cut Troops in Afghanistan in 2013 – AP
New Poll Finds Most Afghans Feel Optimistic About Future – AP
Pakistan Frees Afghan Taliban Captives – WP
Pakistan Agrees to Free Several Afghan Taliban Prisoners – NYT
Pakistan Agrees Afghan Taliban Releases in Islamabad Talks – BBC
Pakistan Agrees to Free Taliban for Peace Process – AP
Police Test Afghanistan's Fragile Ethnic Balance – AP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Israel / Palestinians
IAF Strike Kills Hamas Military Chief Jabari – JP
Hamas Military Chief Jabari Killed by Israeli Strike – Haaretz
Top Hamas Commander Killed in Israeli Strike – VOA
Military Chief of Hamas Slain in Wide Israeli Attack on Gaza – NYT
Israel Kills Hamas Military Chief – BBC
Israeli Airstrike in the Gaza Kills Hamas Military Commander – WP
Hamas Military Chief Killed in Gaza Air Strike – TT
Israel Assassinates Hamas Military Chief in Gaza – AP
Israel Launches Gaza Offensive, Kills Hamas Commander – Reuters
Israel Takes Out Top Terrorist, Linked to Iran – WS
US Condemns Hamas, Voices Support for Israel – AP
Palestinians Urge UN Security Council Action Over Israel Strikes – Reuters
Arab League to Discuss Gaza Attack on Saturday – Reuters
Russia Calls for End to Attacks, Violence in Gaza – Reuters
Key Hamas Figure's Slaying Puts Egypt on the Spot – LAT
How Will Egypt Respond to Israeli Strikes On Gaza? – WP
Egypt Recalls Ambassador to Israel After Gaza Strike – FOX
Israel's Ambassador Leaves Egypt – Reuters
Egypt Recalls Envoy to Israel After Gaza Strike – AP
Hamas Military Chief Topped Israel’s Wanted List – AP
Slain Hamas Boss, Scourge of Israel, Was Dead Man Walking – Reuters
Barak: Strikes Mark Beginning of IDF Operations – JP
Israel Considers 'Toppling' Abbas – BBC
For Israel, Costs and Benefits of Striking Gaza – CSM
Israelis Brace for Attacks After Hamas Leader Killed – USAT
Iron Dome Intercepts 13 Gaza Rockets; 6 Land Near Beersheba – JP
Israel Heightens Warnings Over Palestinians’ UN Bid – NYT
Israel: Palestinian UN Bid Could Threaten Accords – AP
On Israel and Hamas – FPRI analysis
Another Israel-Gaza War? – NYT editorial
Hamas Leader Had It Coming – NP opinion
Syria
US Stops Short of Recognizing Syrian Opposition Coalition – VOA
US Announces $30 Million Additional Syria Aid – AP
More Airstrikes, Syria Calls French Recognition of Rebels ‘Immoral’ – NYT
Syrian Rebels Take Villages Near Israel-Held Area – AP
Russia's Lavrov in Saudi Seeking Progress on Syria – Reuters
UN Diplomats Suspect N. Korea-Syria Arms Connection – VOA
S. Korea Seizes Suspect Missile Cargo for Syria – AP
Syrian Rebel Leader an Anti-Semite – FP opinion
Four Key Tests for Syria's Rebels – DS opinion
The Men Are Vanishing Here – NYT opinion
Libya US Consulate Attack
Obama Lashes Out at McCain, Graham Over Libya Attack – WP
Obama Rebukes Republicans Over Benghazi, Backs Rice – Reuters
US: Al-Qaida Link to Consulate Attackers in Libya – AP
Feinstein: Petraeus to Testify on Benghazi Attacks – AP
Petraeus to Testify Before Closed House Hearing on Benghazi – Reuters
Obama Defends Rice Over Libya Consulate Attack Statements – AP
Petraeus Should Testify About Benghazi Attacks – BG editorial
Middle East / North Africa
Obama Says Make Diplomatic Push on Iran Nuclear Program – Reuters
Russia Urges Resumption of Nuclear Talks with Iran – AP
Multiple Bombings Hit Iraq – VOA
At Least 20 Killed in Attacks Throughout Iraq – NYT
Jordan Hit by Protests, Work Stoppages – WP
Jordan: 1 Gunman Killed in Police Station Attacks – AP
EU 'Approves $6.4bn Egypt Aid' – BBC
EU: New Aid to Egypt Partly Tied to IMF Loan – AP
Libya: Post-Gaddafi Tripoli: Bee Gees, Burgers, Militia Gun Battles – WP
A Clash Over a Piece of Moroccan Tranquility – NYT
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Terrorist Attack on Power Grid Could Cause Broad Hardship – NYT
FBI Updates 'Most Wanted Terrorists' List – AP
American Added to the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists List – Reuters
Dealing with Men Like Abu Qatada – ED opinion
After Petraeus, Time to Debate Drones – USN&W opinion
How Can Targeted Killings Be Justified? – NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
Panetta Warns Against Early Conclusions in Allen Case – VOA
Panetta Praises General Linked to Petraeus Scandal – NYT
Gen. Allen in Fight for His Career – WP
Petraeus Unlikely to Face Court-Martial – WP
Do Scandals Undermine Integrity of Officer Corps? – S&S
US General: Military Scandals 'Undermine Trust' – AP
Air Force Changes Policy to Address Sexual Assault, Misconduct – S&S
Did Navy Secretary Overstep Role in Military Murder Case? – McClatchy
Army Reserve Chief Looks to Leaders to Solve Sequestration – AFPS
Central Intelligence Agency
Obama: National Security Not Hurt by CIA Scandal – WP
'No Sign' of Petraeus Info Leak – BBC
Obama: No Evidence of Security Breach in Scandal – AP
Veteran FBI Agent Helped Start Petraeus E-Mail Inquiry – NYT
United States
Obama Discusses Budget, Foreign Policy, Petraeus – VOA
Obama Is Pressed on Petraeus and Holds Line on Taxes – NYT
US Ponders Foreign Policy Changes – S&S
Obama: Wealthy Must Pay More Tax – BBC
Obama Signs Secret Directive to Help Thwart Cyberattacks – WP
Woman at Center of Petraeus Scandal is S. Korea Honorary Consul – VOA
Australia
US-Australia Alliance Bolsters Regional Security, Prosperity – AFPS
‘Business as Usual’ Encompasses Much for US, Australia – AFPS
US and Australia to Roll Out Space Radar – BBC
US to Locate Key Space Systems in Australia – AFPS
United Kingdom
Crises Overshadow BBC's 90th Anniversary – VOA
International Criminal Court
ICC Official: Don't Impose Short-Sighted Fund Cuts – AP
Africa
UN Report Finds Africa Education Goals Stagnating – VOA
DR Congo Rebel Leader Sanctioned – BBC
UN: Congo Rebel Groups Kill 264 People Since April – AP
Mali: Ansar Dine Denies Reputed Offer to Drop Sharia – VOA
Mali Militants Say They Will Not Give Up Shariah – AP
US Concerned About Arrest of Citizen in South Sudan – Reuters
UN: Staffer Killed in Disputed Abyei Area of Sudan – AP
Kenya Army to Aid Ambushed Police – BBC
Deadly Vineyard Riots in South Africa – BBC
Opposition, Ruling Party Predict Victory in Sierra Leone’s Election – VOA
Americas
Mexico's New President Wants Federal Police Change – AP
Mexican Lawmakers Approve Overhaul of Labor Law – NYT
US Widens Asset Freeze of Guatemalan Drug Cartel – Reuters
Venezuela Deports Alleged Drug Lord to Colombia – AP
US Deplores Murder of Honduran Teen by Military – AP
Argentina Asks UN to Free Ship Held in Ghana – BBC
Argentina's Congress Passes Controversial Legal Regulation – Reuters
Allende Granddaughter Accepts Vote Defeat in Chile – AP
Asia / Pacific
China Presents New Leadership Slate – NYT
Xi Heads New Chinese Leadership – BBC
Xi Jinping Takes Helm of China Amid Reform Calls – AP
Chinese Communist Party Unveils New Leadership – Reuters
Corruption in Military Poses a Test for China – NYT
Risking Rule, Japan’s Premier Agrees to December Vote – NYT
Japan, N. Korea Open Bilateral Talks on Abductions – AP
UN Diplomats Suspect N. Korea-Syria Arms Connection – VOA
Obama Visit Brings Hope of Renewal for University in Burma – NYT
Burma Says 450 Prisoners to Be Freed in Amnesty – AP
To Impress Asia, Leave the Drama Home – NYT opinion
China’s Great Shame – NYT opinion
Europe
In Europe, Angry Workers Protest Austerity – VOA
European Workers in Austerity Protests – BBC
Protests and Labor Unrest Sweep Across Europe – WP
Workers in Europe Synchronize Anti-Austerity Strikes – NYT
Austerity Protests Stall Several European Nations – AP
Anti-Austerity Marches Turn Violent Across S. Europe – Reuters
EU 2013 Budget Talks in Crisis – BBC
Germany, Poland Seek Compromise Over EU Budget – Reuters
EU Rehn: Spain Has Taken Action on 2012, 2013 Deficits – Reuters
Portugal PM Sticks to Deficit Goal Despite Data – Reuters
US House to Weigh Russian Rights Bill – WP
Russia Expands Treason Law, Critics Fear Crackdown – AP
Italy’s Monti Under Pressure to Stay On – WP
UN Renews Bosnia Force in Face of Serb Opposition – AP
Deputy Premier Resigns in Croatia – BBC
South Asia
UN Admits it Failed Sri Lankans – BBC
Report: Sri Lankan War a Grave Failure for UN – AP
UN Failed Gravely in Sri Lanka: Internal Review Panel – Reuters
India Needs a Neocon Foreign Policy – WSJ opinion
