5 January 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 – The Interpreter – 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
Prisoners Freed Before Karzai Trip to US – NYT
An Afghan Soldier’s Journey From Ally to Enemy of America – NYT
Fereshta Kazemi Takes a Risky Stand for Acting in Afghanistan – LAT
In Afghanistan, It's Vietnam Syndrome II – NYP opinion
With Karzai, Taking the Good with the Bad – Politico opinion
Syria
Undecided Syrians Could Tip Balance of Rebellion – NYT
Explosions Rock Damascus Neighborhoods – VOA
Syrian Warplanes Bomb Suburbs of the Capital – AP
Bomb Attack in Syria Kills at Least 10 as Reports of Executions Surface – NYT
Gas Station Attack Kills at Least 10 in Damascus – NYT
Syria Blames 'Terrorists' for Deadly Petrol Station Blast – Reuters
NATO Deploys Missiles to Turkey-Syria Border – VOA
Patriot Missiles on Way to Turkey- Syria Border – BBC
First US Troops Land in Turkey for Patriot Defense Mission – S&S
US Missile Teams in Turkey, Missiles Come Later – Reuters
US Troops Arrive in Turkey for Patriot Missiles – AP
Syria’s 21-month Conflict Rages On – WP photo gallery
A Syrian Way Out – WP opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Iran Says it Will Restart Nuclear Talks – AP
EU Says Iran Not Responded to Nuclear Talks Proposal – Reuters
32 Pilgrims Are Killed by Bombings in Central Iraq – NYT
Iraqi Prime Minister Faces More Calls for Resignation – NYT
Iraq's Sunnis Protest by the Thousands – VOA
Islamists Pursue Own Agenda in Iraq's Sunni Protests – Reuters
Religious Nationalist Grabs Spotlight in Israeli Knesset Race – VOA
Fatah’s Celebration in Gaza Signals Easing of Rift With Hamas – NYT
Fatah Rally in Gaza Brings Signs of Thawing Relations with Hamas – WP
Fatah Holds Rally in Gaza – VOA
Huge Fatah Rally in Hamas-led Gaza – BBC
Abbas Sees Palestinian Unity as Fatah Rallies in Gaza – Reuters
Fatah Rally in Gaza Looks Toward Unity with Hamas – AP
Yemeni Tribesmen Protest Against Drone Strikes – Reuters
Saudi's Top Cleric Warns Against Mixing of Genders – AP
Is al-Jazeera Too Soft on Qatar? – WP
Egypt Says it Seizes US-Made Missiles Near Gaza – AP
Egypt Seizes Anti-Tank, Anti-Aircraft Rockets in Sinai – Reuters
Will This Be the Year Israel Attacks Iran? – Reuters opinion
Israel-Palestinians: Preserving the Two-State Solution – WP opinion
Libya: Benghazi Threat Level was ‘Flashing Red’ on 9/11 – WT opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
‘Zero Dark Thirty’s’ Torture Implication Prompts Senate Inquiry – S&S
CIA Veteran on What ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Gets Wrong – WP opinion
US Department of Defense
Policy Ace Michele Flournoy Could be First Female Pentagon Chief – S&S
Nomination of Hagel as Secretary of Defense Could Come Next Week – NYT
LGBT Group Takes Issue with Hagel Nomination – WS
Pentagon Faces Complex Battle Over New Sequestration Deadline – S&S
Fiscal Cliff Legislation Affects Military, Civilian Paychecks – AFPS
DoD Personnel Chief Conaton Resigns – AT
Uniform Wear Policies Vary Among Military Services – AFPS
Pentagon Undeterred by Sex Scandals; Policy on Women Proceeds – WT
A Barrier Drops for Military Women – NYT editorial
United States
Obama Transition May Finally Pick Up Steam – WP
GOP Increasingly Ready for Government Shutdown – WT
Puerto Rico to Activate National Guard to Fight Drugs, Weapons Smuggling – AP
Scare Amplifies Fears That Clinton’s Work Has Taken Heavy Toll – NYT
Don’t Fear al-Jazeera – WP opinion
United Kingdom
UK-Argentina: Falklands Dispute Heats Up Again – WP
Britain's Top Tabloid Scolds Argentina Over the Falklands – Reuters
Northern Irish Fighting Rages On as Rioters Branded a Disgrace – Reuters
Nepal Torture Suspect Charged in UK – BBC
UK Police Charge Nepalese Man With Torture – AP
Nepal Protests UK Arrest of Colonel Accused of Torture – Reuters
Canada
Canada Meets Key Aboriginal Demand Amid Blockades – Reuters
Local Goes Global in Canada Land Rights Campaign – AP
Africa
Sudan, S. Sudan Discuss Security Agreements – VOA
Leaders of Sudan and South Sudan in Ethiopia for Talks – NYT
Sudan, S. Sudan Leaders Hold Crisis Talks – BBC
Leaders of Sudan, South Sudan Start Talks to Defuse Tension – Reuters
S. Sudan Proposes Binding Arbitration With Sudan – AP
Mali Islamist Group 'Suspends' Ceasefire – VOA
Mali's Islamists Withdraw Cease-Fire Pledge – AP
Different Challenges in Central African Rep., Mali – AP
New Child Soldier Fears in Central African Republic – AP
IMF Chief in Malawi to Assess Reforms – AP
Insurgent Attacks in Northeast Nigeria Leave 13 Dead – Reuters
Nigeria Police Reveal $190,00 'Ransom' – BBC
Nigerian Police Say Hyundai Paid Some $190,000 for Hostages – Reuters
Grenade Kills Two in World's Biggest Refugee Camp in Kenya – Reuters
Kenya 'Fake Police Chief' Charged – BBC
Ghana Leader Appeals to Rivals for Unity Before Inauguration – Reuters
Americas
UK-Argentina: Falklands Dispute Heats Up Again – WP
Britain's Top Tabloid Scolds Argentina Over the Falklands – Reuters
Venezuela's President Fighting Severe Lung Infection – VOA
Venezuela: Chavez Coping with Severe Respiratory Infection – AP
Venezuela: Chavez Swearing-in Could be Delayed – AP
Mexico City Destroys Toy Guns to Fight Crime – AP
Colombia Firm Makes Armored Clothes for Kids – AP
Chile: Couple Dies Defending Home Amid Protests – AP
Two Dead in Chile 'Arson Attack' – BBC
Brazilian Crack Addicts to Be Forcibly Committed – AP
After Years in Solitary, an Austere Life as Uruguay’s President – NYT
The Future of Venezuela – NYT opinion
What if Hugo Chavez Dies? – Time opinion
Asia / Pacific
Japan, South Korea Move to Ease Tensions – VOA
Japanese Envoy Tries to Mend Ties With South Korea – NYT
Japan Likely to Increase Defense Spending Due to Isles Row – Reuters
Fleeing North Korea Grows More Difficult – NYT
Richardson: N. Korea Trip is Private, Humanitarian – AP
Images of N. Korean Leader's Wife Fuel Pregnancy Rumors – NYT
Chinese Journalists Mount Rare Protest Over Act of Official Censorship – WP
China Says Times Reporter Was Not Expelled – NYT
China: Seizures of Illegal Ivory Rising in Hong Kong – NYT
Japan Sees Opportunity in Burma's Emerging Economy – Reuters
Burma Refugees Fearful After Fighting Escalates – AP
Excavators Head to Burma to Find WWII Spitfires – AP
Europe
Ukraine Leader Cautious on Russian Customs Union Plans – BBC
Turkey Continues Efforts To Join EU – VOA
Turkey Ruling Party Sees Progress in Kurd Rebel Talks – Reuters
Turkey: Military Will Keep Fighting Rebel Kurds – AP
Italy's Monti Unveils Alliance, Rules Out Minister Role – Reuters
South Asia
Pakistani Girl Discharged from British Hospital – VOA
Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban Discharged From British Hospital – NYT
Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban Leaves UK Hospital – AP
Indian Rape Victim’s Friend Speaks Out – WP
Rape Victim's Friend Details Attack and Delays in Getting Help – NYT
India Rape Victim's Friend Recounts Ordeal – AP
The War on Pakistan’s Aid Workers – NYT editorial
The Dark Side of India’s Rise – WP opinion
