23 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 – CSM Backchannels
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
US Troops in Afghanistan Celebrate Thanksgiving – VOA
US, Afghan Troops Gather for Thanksgiving Meal at Governor’s Compound – S&S
Football and Feasting in Kabul for the Holiday – AP
Afghanistan Also Pinched by Iran Sanctions – VOA
8 Executed by Hanging in Afghanistan Ending 4-year Moratorium – LAT
Israel / Palestinians
As Cease-Fire Holds in Gaza, Palestinians Press for Unity – NYT
For Netanyahu, Truce Brings Both Great Risks and Benefits – WP
Gaza Truce Holds as Region Steps Back From Brink – CSM
Talking Tough, Netanyahu Walks Cautiously in Gaza Conflict – Reuters
Hamas Declares Victory as Truce with Israel Holds – AP
Israel Pulls Back From Gaza, Invasion Force Intact – Reuters
Egyptian-Mediated Israel-Hamas Truce Terms Detailed – VOA
Full Text: Terms of Israel-Palestinian Ceasefire – WP
Gaza Residents Relieved on Day One of Cease-Fire – VOA
Hamas Leadership Emerges Stronger than Ever, Palestinians Say – WP
Hamas Emerges With Gains From Israeli Offensive – AP
In Gaza Courtyards, Pride and Sacrifice – NYT
Israelis Skeptical as Gaza Cease-Fire Takes Hold – VOA
Southern Israelis Disappointed by Gaza Cease-Fire – AP
Tunnelers, Aid Agencies Begin Resupplying Battered Gaza – Reuters
Life Resumes After Gaza Ceasefire – BBC
Egypt Brotherhood Leader Blasts Peace with Israel – AP
Police Arrest Suspects in Tel Aviv Bus Blast, Including Israeli Citizen – NYT
Israel Says It Arrests Tel Aviv Bus Bomber – AP
Hamas-run TV Channel Celebrates Tel Aviv Bus Bombing – WP
France Indicates Support for Palestinian UN Vote – Reuters
A New Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire – NYT editorial
A Path to Peace in Israel-Gaza Conflict – CSM editorial
How to Make a Hamas, Israel Ceasefire in Gaza Stick – CSM opinion
Who ‘Won’ the Israel-Gaza Conflict? – WP opinion
Israel’s Military Dominance – WP opinion
Egypt
In Sweeping, Decree, Morsi Gives Himself New Powers – NYT
Egypt’s President Morsi Takes Sweeping New Powers – WP
Morsi Grants Himself Sweeping New Powers in Wake of Gaza – TT
Egypt’s Morsi Grants Himself Far-Reaching Powers – AP
Egyptian Fury Over Morsi 'Coup' – BBC
Egypt's Morsi Shields Assembly Writing Constitution – Reuters
Egypt's Morsi Orders Retrial of Mubarak-Era Officials – Reuters
Morsi Draws Fire With New Egypt Decree – Reuters
Egypt Proves Peace Role Can Survive Arab Spring – Reuters
Egypt Brotherhood Leader Blasts Peace With Israel – AP
Egypt Makes Good Impression on the West – TT opinion
Syria
Deployment of Patriots to Turkey Could Take Weeks – AP
Russia Opposes NATO Missiles on Turkey-Syria Border – VOA
NATO, Russia Clash Over Missile Deployment in Turkey – Reuters
Deadly Strikes by Syrian Forces Close a Hospital in Aleppo – NYT
Syrian Rebels 'Capture Key Base' – BBC
Syrian Rebels Strengthen Hold on Oil-Rich Province – AP
Libyan Leader Opposes Foreign Aid to Syrian Rebels – AP
Syria's Rebels Are Winning – FP opinion
Middle East / North Africa
France Indicates Support for Palestinian UN Vote – Reuters
Iraq: Baghdad, Kurds Trade Accusations of Troop Buildup – AP
Little Headway in Talks to Defuse Iraq Army-Kurdish Standoff – Reuters
Iran Faces Possible Health-care Crisis – WP
Blogger's Death in Iran Window Onto Cyber Patrols – AP
Israel’s Military Dominance – WP opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Dependence on Paid Informant in Terrorism Case May Aid Defense – LAT
Cyberwarfare
As Cyberwarfare Heats Up, Allies Turn to US Companies for Expertise – WP
US Department of Defense
Army Faces Budget Cuts, Uncertainty – WP
Worrisome Report on Eroded Combat Skills of an Army Stryker Regiment – BD
Talking Turkey about ‘Jointness’ – WP opinion
After Petraeus, A Little More Conversation – S&S opinion
United States
US Ambassador Revisits Benghazi Controversy – VOA
A Kansas Town Seeks Fame as a Chapter in Lincoln’s Rise – NYT
Women in Arlington Gesture Controversy Lose their Jobs – CCT
‘Call of Duty’ Video Game Highlights Real Threat – WT opinion
United Kingdom
Britain Bans Nigerian Islamist Group Accused of Murder – Reuters
Scandal-Scarred BBC Names Opera Chief as Leader – NYT
BBC Names New Director General – Reuters
Britain’s Place in Europe – NYT editorial
EU-UK Ties at a Breaking Point – TG opinion
Africa
In New Tack, Congo’s Army Starts to Fight – NYT
Congo Army Fights Back, Rebels Hold Goma – Reuters
Congo Rebels Demand Talks With President Kabila – VOA
Congo M23 Aebel Leader in Uganda for Talks – Reuters
DR Congo's Army Chief Suspended – BBC
Congo Suspends Army Chief After UN Arms Sale Report – Reuters
Fleeing Children Face Death and Squalor in Wartorn Congo – TT
Sudan Arrests Suspected Coup Plotters – VOA
Sudan Arrests Ex-Spy Chief After Foiled Plot – Reuters
Mauritania Arrests Suspected French Jihadist Headed to Mali – Reuters
Nigeria: Sect Kill 18; 4 Die in Other Violence – AP
Nigeria Hit by 'Blasphemy' Riot – BBC
Britain Bans Nigerian Islamist Group Accused of Murder – Reuters
Amnesty: Thousands Untried, 'Lost' in Mozambique Prisons – VOA
ICC Indicts Former Ivory Coast First Lady – VOA
Ivory Coast: War Crimes Warrant for Mrs Gbagbo – BBC
Arrest Warrant Issued for Wife of Ivory Coast’s Ex-President – NYT
Sierra Leone 'Fake' Votes Seized – BBC
More Misery in Congo – IT editorial
Americas
Mexico: Name Change Is Suggested For Other ‘US’ – NYT
Mexico's President Tries to Change Country's Name – AP
Mexican President Wants to Change His Country's Name, To Mexico – Reuters
Colombia Considers Leaving Treaty Over Border Spat With Nicaragua – Reuters
4 Chinese Oil Workers Freed by Colombian Rebels – AP
Colombia FARC Rebels Free Four Chinese Captives – Reuters
China Hostages Freed in Colombia by FARC – BBC
Gunmen Kill 7 in Attack on Guatemala Health Clinic – AP
Brazil: Sharp Jump in Sao Paulo Murders – BBC
Brazil's First Black Supreme Court President – AP
Uruguay Government Aide Defends Marijuana Plan – AP
Haiti's Rising Food Insecurity Risks Social Tension, Says FAO – Reuters
Asia / Pacific
Pacific Allies Set Sights on Drone Development – S&S
China’s Premier Delivers Swan Song in Thailand – WP
Philippines Protests Depiction of Disputed Islands on New Chinese Passports – VOA
S. Korea Says IEA Wants Its Nuclear Sector to Be More Transparent – Reuters
South Korea Marks Island Attack – BBC
Vietnam Officials to Face Votes – BBC
Cambodia: Hun Sen Shows Knack For Staying in Power – AP
Obama's Southeast Asia Trip All Style, No Substance – IBD editorial
Dawn of a New China? – NYT opinion
Europe
EU Leaders Brace for Bitter Budget Battle – VOA
Budget Clash Leaves EU Summit Close to Failure – AP
Germany’s Merkel: EU Budget Deal Unlikely – BBC
Socialism May Be Waning, But Not For Young Russians – WT
France: Sarkozy in Court Over Suspicions of Illegal Donations – AP
France: Sarkozy Dodges Official Inquiry in Election Funding Scandal – Reuters
Monti Cannot Be Italy Election Candidate – Reuters
Georgia's New Premier Raises Pressure on President – AP
Albania Court Convicts Fugitive ex-Spy Chief – AP
Trial of Turkish Coup General Adjourned Till January – Reuters
Turkey to Consider Return of Capital Punishment – VOA
Cyprus 'Very Close' to Signing Bailout Deal – AP
Britain’s Place in Europe – NYT editorial
EU-UK Ties at a Breaking Point – TG opinion
The Second Career of Turkey’s Abdullah Ocalan – NYT opinion
South Asia
Pakistan Military Adversary Recounts Violent Backlash – AP
Taliban Suicide Bomber Strikes in Pakistan – VOA
Pakistan ID Cards Remove Ghost Voters, Target Poor for Aid – Reuters
Pakistani Taliban Vows to Avenge Mumbai Gunman Execution – VOA
