15 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
Security Clearance – Stars & Stripes – Wings Over Iraq – ZenPundit
CNA – CNAS – CSIS – ILW – ISW – Rand – TJF
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Afghanistan
Afghan Elders to Decide About US Troop Immunity – VOA
Karzai Says Immunity for US Troops is Up to Afghan Elders – S&S
US to Give Spy Drones to Afghans, Karzai Says – NYT
Afghans Want Withdrawal of Village Police Trainers – WP
Afghan Defense Minister Hopes US Stays After 2014 – AP
NATO Official Presents Post-Afghanistan Priorities – AFPS
Senate GOP Leader Optimistic About Afghanistan – AP
DOD Seminar Examines Afghanistan Security Transition – AFPS
Biologist Tours at Bases in Afghanistan Making Troops, Wildlife Safer – IS
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Mission Shrink in Afghanistan – WP editorial
Syria
Dozens of Civilians Are Said to Be Killed by Syrian Airstrikes – NYT
International Effort Aims to Refer Syria to ICC – VOA
Syria Bombs Damascus Suburbs to Keep Rebels Out – AP
Explosion at Syria's Aleppo University Causes Casualties – Reuters
Rape Has Become ‘Significant’ Part of Syrian War – WP
Middle East / North Africa
Illuminating Jewish Life in a Muslim Empire – NYT
UN Nuclear Agency Seeks Iran Deal, Parchin Visit – Reuters
Iran: Khamenei's Ban of Nuclear Weapons Binding – AP
Iraq Reels Under Intensifying Political Divide – VOA
Suicide Bomb Attacker Kills Iraqi Sunni Lawmaker – Reuters
Hundreds of Iraqi Prisoners Freed – BBC
Israel Vows to Build in West Bank Site After Evicting Protesters – VOA
Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Youth in West Bank – Reuters
Yemen Says Al Qaeda Holding Western Hostages – Reuters
Egypt: Morsi’s Slurs Against Jews Stir Concern – NYT
Libya Consulate Attack: Clinton to Testify Jan. 23 Before House Committee – AP
Libya: Italy Suspends Activity at Benghazi Consulate – Reuters
Egyptian Court Orders Retrial for Mubarak – VOA
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Senator Asks to View Files on Killings of Americans – NYT
Senator Asks CIA Nominee When Drones Can Kill Americans – DR
FBI Agent Says Oregon Bomb Suspect Discussed Martyrdom in Emails – Reuters
Al-Qaeda Is Back in Business – TA editorial
Exposing Uncle Sam’s Internet Snooping – WT editorial
US Department of Defense
How Much Power would Hagel Have in Pentagon? – VOA
Hagel’s Confirmation Fight May Be Easier Than Feared – DN
DOD Information Technology Evolves Toward Cloud Computing – AFPS
Air Force to Force Some Sergeants into Drill Instructor Duty – S&S
Active-Duty Suicides Set Record, Top Number of Troops Killed in Combat – WP
2012 Military Suicides Hit Record High of 349 – AP
Former Army Psychologist Critical of Military Dies by Suicide – TC
Paying For The All-Voluntary Military – WP opinion
Issue is Defense of Homeland, Not Homosexuality – WT opinion
United States
Obama Calls for Debt Ceiling Increase – VOA
Obama and GOP Issue Challenges on the Debt Limit – NYT
Obama Takes Stand on Debt Fight – BBC
Obama’s 2nd Inaugural Nears, Virulent Foes Hope it Won’t Happen – WP
US Heads Toward Gun Control Debate – VOA
Obama Willing to Use Executive Orders on Guns – NYT
Gun-Law Push Faces Slow Start in Most States – USAT
Colin Powell and the GOP: The End of the Affair? – WT
Military Stand-Ins Support Inauguration Rehearsal – AFPS
The Moment for Action on Guns – NYT editorial
Hooray for the Second Amendment – WT opinion
Preserving the Second Amendment – WT opinion
No More Mr.-Nice-President – WP opinion
America Steps Back as Global Policeman – Stratfor opinion
A World Without America – WT opinion
United Kingdom
Trouble Flares at Belfast Flashpoint – BBC
Northern Irish Youths Pelt Catholic Church in Latest 'Flag Riots' – Reuters
Africa
Analysts: French Military Walks Fine Line in Mali – VOA
Mali Conflict: France to Increase Troop Numbers – BBC
Regional Defense Chiefs to Meet Over Mali Crisis – VOA
French Warplanes Hit Central Mali – WP
Malian Rebels Take Town and Vow to Avenge French Attack – NYT
Islamists Seize New Mali Town – VOA
Mali Islamists Gain Ground Despite French Fighting – AP
Mali: French Lead All-Night Bombing Campaign in Diabaly – AP
US Working to Speed Deployment of ECOWAS Troops to Mali – VOA
Hollande Sees African Troops in Mali in a Week – Reuters
Mali: US May Provide ‘Limited Logistical Support’ to French – WP
US Military Could be Drawn into Mali Fight – S&S
Panetta: US Support to French in Mali Aimed at al-Qaida – AFPS
US Military Assists France in Africa Raids – USAT
US Prepares to Help France in Mali, With Caution – VOA
Mali 'a Serious Concern' for UK – BBC
France Seeks Gulf Arab Help for Mali Anti-Rebel Push – Reuters
France Girds for New Threats After Mali Operation – AP
Somali Rebels to Announce Fate of French Hostage – VOA
Second French Soldier Dies After Somalia Raid – BBC
Nigeria's Oil Thieves Say Government Leaves Them No Choice – Reuters
Kenya Faces Destabilizing Election – WP
South Africa Miner to Cut 14,000 Jobs – BBC
A Widening War in Mali – NYT editorial
Is Mali Another Loss for Counterinsurgency? – WP opinion
Mali and the Lessons of Western Intervention – Guardian opinion
War in Mali a Reminder of France's Grand Malaise – TNR opinion
France Takes the Lead in Mali – Commentary opinion
France's Lonely War in Mali – Guardian opinion
Why We Must Help Save Mali – NYT opinion
Al-Qaeda's Dangerous Play in Mali – TDB opinion
Mali’s Atrocities Began When It Lost Its Democracy – NYT opinion
Americas
Colombia: FARC Ceasefire 'to End' as Peace Talks Resume in Cuba – BBC
Venezuela's Chavez 'Doing Better' – BBC
Brazil Wants Venezuela Election if Chavez Dies – Reuters
Venezuela Struggles With Sporadic Food Shortages – AP
Dominican, US Agents Seize 900 Kilos of Cocaine – AP
Guatemalan Mayor Carlos Castillo Medrano Shot Dead – BBC
In First Day of New Rules, Cubans Make Travel Plans – NYT
Venezuela's Next Political Battle – RCW opinion
Asia / Pacific
US Delegation Seeks to Calm Spats Between Japan, South Korea – Reuters
Burma’s Fight With Armed Rebels Edges Toward China – NYT
Kachin Rebels Say Burma Military Kills 3 Civilians – VOA
China 'to Survey Disputed East China Sea Islands' – BBC
Beijing Smog Puts China’s Anti-Pollution Policies Under Scrutiny – VOA
China Lets Media Report on Air Pollution Crisis – NYT
China: Beijing Residents Fed Up With Smog – WP
UN Calls for North Korea Human Rights Inquiry – VOA
UN Official Urges Scrutiny of North Korea – NYT
UN Urges Focus on North Korea Human Rights Record – AP
Laos Dam Project Tests Credibility of Mekong River Commission – VOA
Dim Hopes for a Free Press in China – NYT opinion
Central Asia
US Vows Sustained Engagement in Central Asia – VOA
Europe
Computer Malware Appears to Target European Government Agencies – WP
US Secretary of Defense Arrives in Portugal, First Stop on Europe Tour – AFPS
Panetta Begins Trip to Visit ‘Most Capable Partners’ – AFPS
Russia 'Spies' Go on Trial in Germany – BBC
Turkish Film Describes Harsh Conditions in Country's Prisons – VOA
Turkey: Jailed Kurdish Rebel Chief Demands Paris Murders Solved – Reuters
Shots Fired Into Offices of Greek Governing Party – NYT
Why Turkey Is Talking to Its PKK Nemesis – Time opinion
South Asia
India Orders 'Aggressive' Response to Kashmir Provocation – VOA
Indian PM: 'No Business as Usual' With Pakistan After Kashmir Clash – Reuters
India to Begin Pakistan Visa Deal – BBC
Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Arrest of Prime Minister – Reuters
Cleric Fires Up Pakistanis, Demands Gov't Resign – AP
Political Rally Shuts Down Pakistan Capital – VOA
Concession After Days of Protest in Pakistan – NYT
Clashes at Pakistan Protest March – BBC
Pakistani Forces Fire in Air at Islamabad Protests – Reuters
Pakistan Army, Judiciary Conspire Against Government – Reuters
Russia Grants Bangladesh $1 Billion Loan for Weapons – Reuters
Sri Lankan Leader Replaces Chief Justice He Fired – AP
Sri Lanka President Picks Ally as Chief Justice, Lawyers Protest – Reuters
