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15 January SWJ Roundup

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01.15.2013 at 01:55pm

 

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

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USNI DailyReal Clear World

BBCCNN WorldCSM WorldLAT WorldNYT WorldWP WorldVOA

WP National SecurityWT National Security

American Forces Press ServiceAbu MuqawamaAir Force Times

Armed Forces JournalAOL DefenseArmy TimesAt WarCSM Backchannels

BattlelandBest DefenseDanger RoomDefense TechDoD BuzzEarly Warning

Foreign AffairsForeign Policy

Infinity JournalThe InterpreterLong War JournalMarine Corps Gazette

Marine Corps TimesMilitary ReviewNational Defense – Navy Times – Parameters

Security ClearanceStars & StripesWings Over Iraq  – ZenPundit

CNACNASCSISILWISWRandTJF

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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

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