6 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
US Weighs Fewer Troops After 2014 in Afghanistan – NYT
Taliban Renews Dissent to US Bases Ahead of Karzai Visit to Obama – DPA
McChrystal Details Pentagon Tensions with Obama on Afghanistan – NYT
McChrystal Takes Blame for Rolling Stone Article – AP
US Pushes to Finish Afghan Dam as Challenges Mount – AP
Suicide Bombers Kill 3 at Afghan District Compound – AP
Mindless Debate over Troops in Afghanistan – CSIS opinion
10,000 Troops Not Enough for Afghanistan – ISW opinion
Syria
Syria's Assad to Address Nation Sunday – VOA
Assad to Make Rare Speech as Syrian Rebels Draw Nearer – Reuters
Syrian President to Give Speech Sunday – AP
Violence in Syria Rages Ahead of Assad Speech – AP
Fighting Continues in Damascus as US Troops Arrive in Turkey – LAT
Syrian Lawyers Collect War-Crimes Testimony – WP
What Will Hezbollah Do if Assad Regime Falls? – DS
Middle East / North Africa
Mass Protests Against Government Spread in Iraq – LAT
Iraqi Sunnis Stage Protests Against 'Discrimination' – BBC
Fugitive Saddam Deputy Lends Support to Iraq Sunni Protests – Reuters
Saudi Arabia: Sectarianism Will Prolong Instability in Iraq – Reuters
Iraqi President Said to be Recovering from Stroke – AP
Iran Building Software to Control Networking Sites – AP
Iran Parliament Seeks Full Probe in Blogger Death – AP
Despite Sanctions, Iran Says Agricultural Exports Booming – Reuters
Netanyahu's Rivals Eye Centre-Left Pact for Israel Vote – Reuters
Israel Leader Appeals for Right-Wing Votes – AP
Saudi Says Its Air Force Has Not Struck Al Qaeda in Yemen – Reuters
Saudi Airman Stationed at Lackland Accused of Vegas Child Rape – AP
UAE Refuses to Free Detained Egyptians – Reuters
Report: Senior Al-Qaida in N Africa Member Killed – AP
IMF Official to Visit Egypt Monday to Discuss Support – Reuters
Egypt Fires Finance, Interior Ministers Before IMF Visit – Reuters
Court Clears Egypt's Ex-Culture Minister of Graft – AP
Top Algerian Politician Resigns as Party Head – AP
Libyan Policeman Shot Dead in Latest Benghazi Attack – Reuters
So Where Is This Palestinian State? – NP opinion
Israel's Right Turn Will Alienate Allies – Guardian opinion
US Department of Defense
Infantry Now Shut to Women; Do They Want it Open? – AP
Navy to Double the Frequency of Ship Inspections – VP
Air Force to Provide New Legal Service to Sexual Assault Victims – S&S
Senate Balks at Promotion for Navy Officer Who Shot Down F-4 – S&S
Troops' Hearing is Often a Casualty of Fighting, Training – N&O
DOD, Duke University Partner in Research Projects – AFPS
Two Generals, Two Wars – WP opinion
United States
Obama and Republicans Gear Up for Next Fiscal Fight – NYT
White House Weighs Broad Gun-Control Agenda – WP
Ex-Officer Is First in CIA to Face Prison for a Leak – NYT
United Kingdom
Vitriol Over Falklands Resurfaces, as Do Old Arguments – NYT
Police Attacked Again in Belfast – BBC
Violence in Northern Ireland for 3rd Day Over Flag – AP
Man Arrested After Shots Fired at N. Irish Police in Flag Riots – Reuters
Nepali Charged With Torture Appears in UK Court – AP
British Court Detains Nepali Colonel Accused of Torture – Reuters
Canada
In Search of Guest Worker Model, US and Mexico Both Look North – WP
Canadian Who Sheltered Americans in Iran Dies – AP
Australia
Thousands Flee Wildfires in Southern Australia – VOA
Africa
Reports: CAR Rebels Seize New Territory – VOA
Rebels in Central African Republic Seize Another Town – AP
Congolese Rebel: We're Interested in Peace – VOA
UNICEF Calls for End to Child Recruitment in CAR – VOA
UN Security Council Voices Worry About CAR Rebels – Reuters
Mali Islamist Group 'Suspends' Ceasefire – VOA
Sudan, South Sudan Agree to Begin Implementation Process – VOA
Sudan, South Sudan Leaders Back Buffer Zone – BBC
Sudan, South Sudan Agree Once Again to Set Up Buffer Zone – Reuters
Sudan, South Sudan Agree to Implement Oil Deal – AP
Rangers in Central Africa Uncover Cost of Protecting Wildlife – NYT
Africa's Days of Bloody Rebellions Must End – GN editorial
Invade Mali? Consider Somalia – G&M opinion
Americas
Venezuela: Chavez Death Could Set Off Shock Waves Across Region – TT
Close Chavez Ally Re-elected as Venezuelan Assembly Speaker – VOA
Venezuela: Chavez Ally Elected by Assembly – BBC
Venezuela: Chavez Allies Re-elect Legislative Chief – AP
Argentina- UK: Vitriol Over Falklands Resurfaces – NYT
As Biofuel Demand Grows, So Do Guatemala’s Hunger Pangs – NYT
Honduras Fires Ambassador in Prostitute Scandal – AP
Honduras Removes Ambassador to Colombia Amid Scandal – Reuters
Haiti Officials Renew Passport for Duvalier – AP
Finally Mexico's Future Looks Bright – WPR opinion
The Race to Replace Chavez – FA opinion
Asia / Pacific
China Holds War Games in Contested Sansha City – PDI
Work Restarts on China's Biggest Nuclear Power Plant – Reuters
Why Google's North Korea Visit Irks US – AP
Indonesia Police Kill 5 Alleged Terrorists – AP
Cambodia Bars Opposition Leader From Running in Election – VOA
Displaced Victims Of Philippines Typhoon Get Critical Aid – VOA
Philippine Police to Charge Suspect in Rampage – AP
Looking for a Jump-Start in China – NYT opinion
Europe
Euro Zone Leaders Say the Worst is Over, But is It? – WP
Russia: Activism Against Putin Loses Its Moment – NYT
Greek Tax Scandal Distracts From a Collection Shortfall – NYT
Germany Faces Need to Play a Military Role – NYT
Monti, in Twitter Q&A, Says New Voting Law Priority for Italy – Reuters
Kosovo Denies Serb President Orthodox Christmas Visit – Reuters
South Asia
Pakistan Says 1 Dead in Border Clash With India – AP
India Army Kills Pakistan Soldier in Kashmir – Reuters
Pakistani Officials Say US Drones Kill 9 Militants – AP
Drone Attack in Pakistan Kills at Least 10 – Reuters
India Aims to Keep Money for Poor From Others’ Pockets – NYT
Indian Government Treads into Social Media – WP
