7 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
Afghan Security Tops Agenda for Karzai Washington Talks – VOA
Hamid Karzai Heads to Washington – WP
Afghan Army Recruits Say They’ll be Ready to Go Solo – LAT
Choices on Afghanistan – NYT editorial
Syria
Assad Outlines His View of Syria Solution – VOA
Syria’s Assad Defiant in Rare Speech – WP
Assad Presents Peace Plan and Again Says He Won’t Resign – LAT
Defiant Speech by Assad Is Block to Peace in Syria – NYT
Defiant Assad Pledges to Continue Fighting – AP
Assad 'Peace Plan' Greeted With Scorn by Foes – Reuters
US Quickly Rejects Assad's Plan to Stay in Power – AP
US Decries Assad 'Western Puppets' Speech – BBC
Iran Welcomes Assad's 'Peace Plan' for Syria – Reuters
Israel to Build Syrian Border Fence – VOA
Israel Plans to Construct Syrian Border Fence – NYT
Israel Watches its Border with Syria – WP
Assad's Vindictive 'Reconciliation' Speech – Hassan Hassan, TN opinion
Middle East / North Africa
New Sanctions Take Aim at Iran’s Crippled Economy – WP
Iran: Tehran Choked by Yearly Smog Buildup – NYT
Watchdog Slams Smears and Loathing Among Israel's Top Brass – Reuters
'Palestine' to be Used Officially in West Bank Official Documents – BBC
Palestinian Authority in Crisis Over Finances, Premier Says – NYT
Palestinian PM Warns of Cash Crisis – AP
Yemen Court Sentences Alleged 5 al-Qaida Militants – AP
Bahrain Rejects Activists' Appeal – BBC
Bahrain Court Upholds Life Sentences on Opposition – AP
Kuwaiti Forces Disperse Protesters With Stun Grenades – Reuters
Egypt’s Morsi Shakes Up Cabinet – WP
Morsi Expands Brotherhood Influence in Egyptian Cabinet – VOA
Egypt Strengthens Islamist Role in Cabinet, Eyes IMF Deal – Reuters
Egypt Shakes Up Cabinet, Appoints 10 New Ministers – AP
Egypt Copts Mark Christmas With Fear of Future – AP
Thousands of Libyan Gunmen Sign Up for Police Training – Reuters
The Middle East Morass – WP opinion
Hagel Means Containment Policy on Iran – Commentary opinion
Islam is Not the Problem in Egypt – CSM opinion
US Department of Defense
Obama Expected to Nominate Hagel as Defense Secretary – WP
Sources: Obama to Nominate Hagel as Pentagon Chief – AP
Obama’s Pick for Defense Is an Ally, and a Lightning Rod – NYT
Hagel is in for Tough Challenge to Lead the Pentagon – WT
Republican Maverick Hagel Forged Bond With Obama Over Iraq – Reuters
There's No Case for Chuck Hagel – WS opinion
United States
Budget Stand-off Could Again Impact US Credit Rating – VOA
Lines are Drawn in Gun-Control Debate – WP
Clinton Scheduled to Return to Work Monday – AP
United Kingdom
UK Should 'Ask for Change on Europe' – BBC
Coalition is Steadfast and United, Say Cameron and Clegg – BBC
Northern Irish Militants Seen Hijacking Flag Protests – Reuters
Africa
Exclusion Drives Central African Republic Revolt – Reuters
South Africa Deploys Troops to Central African Republic – VOA
South Africa Boosts CAR Presence – BBC
South Africa’s: Mandela's Health Improving – VOA
Ghana Set for Inauguration of President Mahama – VOA
Ghanaian Leader to be Sworn In – BBC
Americas
With Inauguration Approaching, Uncertainty in Venezuela – VOA
Venezuela: Foe Alleges Conflict Brewing Between Chavez Allies – AP
Chavez Hospitalized in Cuba as Venezuelan Inauguration Nears – WP
Nine Killed in Mexico Bar Attacks – BBC
Colombia Arrests Bahamian Wanted in US for Drug Trafficking – AP
Chile President Meets With Ministers After Attack – AP
Bolivia Alleges US Morales 'Plot' – BBC
Hundreds in Peru Balk at Relocation From Site of Mine – NYT
Endgame in Venezuela – WP editorial
Asia / Pacific
Test for New Leaders as Chinese Paper Takes On Censors – NYT
China Newspaper Journalists Stage Rare Strike – BBC
China Newspaper Dispute Sparks Free Speech Protest – AP
Official Says China to End Labor Camp Sentences – AP
China Starts Building New Nuclear Power Plant – AP
Chinese City Apologizes for Delay Reporting Chemical Leak – AP
Google Head and Former US Governor in North Korea Visit – BBC
Air Assaults Raise Doubts About Burma's Reformist Rulers – Reuters
Richardson, Schmidt Fly to North Korea – Reuters
Indonesia Envisions More Religion in Schools – NYT
Indonesian Anti-terror Squad Criticized for Deaths – AP
Police Among 13 Suspects Slain in Philippine Clash – AP
In Asia, Ill Will Runs Deep – NYT opinion
Europe
UK Should 'Ask for Change on Europe' – BBC
Austrian Jewish Leader Says Anti-Semitism Growing – AP
Greece’s Rotten Oligarchy – NYT
South Asia
Kashmir Clash With Soldiers From India Kills Pakistani – NYT
India and Pakistan in Border Clash – BBC
India-Pakistan Clash Unlikely to Affect Long-Term Relations – VOA
India: Five Delhi Rape Suspects in Court – BBC
Turmoil in Court as Indian Rape Accused Arrive – Reuters
Indian Women Hope Brutal Rape Will Spark Change – AP
Activists Wary as India Rushes to Justice After Gang Rape – Reuters
