17 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 – David Ignatius
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
US Military Stops Sending Detainees to Some Prisons on Rights Fears – NYT
Army Veteran Credits Medal of Honor to Platoon's Valor – AP
US Military Deaths in Afghanistan at 2,043 – AP
Afghan Massacre Suspect to be Arraigned – VOA
US Military to Arraign Soldier Accused of Afghan Massacre – Reuters
Marine Pleads Guilty to Urinating on Afghan Corpses – LAT
Afghanistan’s Improving Ways – WP opinion
Mali
France Begins Ground Operations in Mali – VOA
French Troops Surround Village in Mali – WP
French 'Fighting in Mali Town' – BBC
French Strikes Hit Key Mali Town Held by Islamists – AP
Panetta ‘Confident’ US Will Clear Legal Hurdles to Help France in Mali – WP
US Policy in Mali Being Questioned – S&S
In Mali, Fear a Backlash May Be Worse Than Original Threat – NYT
Mali Insurgency Followed 10 Years of US CT Programs – WP
Europe Mulls Options in Mali – VOA
EU States Agree on Military Training Mission to Mali – Reuters
African Union Works with Partners On Mali Crisis – VOA
First Nigerian Troops Due in Mali – BBC
Malians in France Hold Hope, Keep Eye on Mail – VOA
9 Questions About Mali You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask – WP
Algeria
Algerian Militants Kidnap Foreigners in Retaliation for Mali Intervention – VOA
Americans Among Hostages Taken in Attack by al-Qaida-Linked Militants – LAT
Americans Among Hostages Held in Algeria as Mali Conflict Spills Over – WP
Americans Held Hostage in Algeria Gas-Field Raid – NYT
Algeria Troops Besiege Kidnappers – BBC
34 Hostages Killed in Air Strike by Algerian Forces – Reuters
Seven Foreign Hostages Alive After Strike on Algeria Siege – Reuters
Algeria: 20 Hostages Escape, Including Americans – AP
Panetta Vows ‘All Necessary Steps’ for US Hostages Taken in Algeria – AFPS
Panetta Vows 'Proper' Response to Algeria Hostage-Taking – VOA
Panetta: US Hostages Taken in Algeria Attack a 'Terrorist Act' – S&S
Algeria Hostage Crisis: Hague Condemns Briton's Killing – BBC
Spain's Cepsa Evacuates Staff in Algeria After Attacks – Reuters
Syria
Syrian Army Intensifies Offensive Against Rebels – AP
Coordinated Blasts Kill 24 in Syria – VOA
Multiple Blasts Kill 20 in Syria – BBC
Syrian Activists Say Dozens Killed in Village – AP
Syria to Receive More International Food Aid – VOA
Jordan Fears Refugee Exodus if Syrian Regime Falls – AP
Chemical Weapons Used in Syria, Diplomatic Cable Concludes – FP
HRW, US Reject Report that Syria Used Chemical Weapons – McClatchy
Middle East / North Africa
Iran, World Powers to Resume Nuclear Talks – VOA
UN Experts, Iran Open Talks on Nuclear Probe – AP
Iranian Silence Underscores Doubts on Possible Nuclear Deal – WP
Obama, Netanyahu Seem Headed for US-Israel Clash – AP
As Israeli Vote Nears, Arab Apathy Is a Concern – NYT
Israel Court Okays Removal of Palestinian Protest Tents – VOA
Israeli Company: Anti-missile System Passes Tests – AP
Suicide Bombing Kills 10 in Iraq – BBC
Bombs in Iraq Kill 22, Mostly Shiite Pilgrims – AP
Egypt: Morsi Says Speech Against Jews Taken Out of Context – VOA
Egypt: Morsi Says Slurs of Jews Taken Out of Context – NYT
McCain ‘Disapproves’ of Morsi Comments But Says Will Push Aid to Egypt – WP
Libya, Egypt Make Democratic Gains in 2012: US-Based Watchdog – Reuters
Gaddafi's Son Appears in Libyan Court for First Time – Reuters
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Being Bin Laden – NYT opinion
Who Says You Can Kill Americans, Mr. President? – NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
Military Leaders Warn Congress of 'Hollow' Force if Budget Isn't Passed – AP
Fiscal Uncertainty Worries Service Members – AFPS
Dempsey Attends NATO Chiefs of Defense Meeting – AFPS
Manning Judge: Prosecutors Must Show He Knew He Was Aiding Enemy – WP
DOD Health Official Updates Status of PTSD, TBI Care – AFPS
NCOs Crucial to Suicide Prevention, Battaglia Say – AFPS
Now Open: First Uniform Store for Wounded Troops – S&S
Former Naval Academy Instructor Faces Sexual Assault Charges – BS
United States
Obama on Gun Violence: 'This Time Must Be Different' – VOA
Obama Calls for Broad Action to Toughen Gun Laws – NYT
Obama Unveils $500 Million Gun Violence Package – AP
Obama’s Gun Agenda Faces Uphill Struggle – WP
Panetta Defends Obama's Gun Control Package – AP
Flexing Muscle in States, the NRA Serves Notice – WP
US Orders All Boeing 787s Grounded – VOA
A Big Agenda on Gun Violence – WP editorial
United Kingdom
PM Ready to Stake Britain’s European Role on a Referendum – NYT
Fears for Immigration 'Consequences' – BBC
Canada
Native Canadians' 'Day of Action' – BBC
World
World Economy Remains Fragile – VOA
Report: Freedoms in Libya, Egypt Improving, But Declining in Russia, Mali – VOA
Which Countries are Most Free, and Which are Most Oppressive? – WP
Africa
US to Recognize Somali Government – BBC
Land Disputes Threaten Liberia's Post-War Peace – VOA
Liberia: Jailed Taylor 'Demands Pension' – BBC
South Africa’s President Visits Angola to Bolster Ties – VOA
Kenya Study: Big Jump in Elephant Poaching Deaths – AP
Americas
Girls' Murders Shock Guatemalans – BBC
Asia / Pacific
China's PLA to Troops: Prepare for War – VOA
Freedom House: Burma Now More Free than China – FP
Next Made-in-China Boom: College Graduates – NYT
History vs. History as China Plans to Rebuild Past – AP
US Presses for Sanctions Against North Korea – VOA
US, Japan Review Defense Guidelines Amid Tension With China – Reuters
Japan's Abe in Thailand to Talk Economic Ties, Security – Reuters
Possible Air Force Osprey Deployment Rekindles Japan Ire – S&S
US Navy Ship Stuck on Coral Reef in Philippines – AP
China’s Media Clear the Air – WP editorial
Central Asia
Kyrgystan: US Seeking Extension of Manas Air Base Lease – S&S
Europe
Panetta Reassures Portugal on Azores Islands After US Downsizes Base – WP
Russian Gangster Fatally Shot on Downtown Moscow Street – NYT
Russian Crime Boss Gunned Down – WP
Russia Angry Over US Fining It $50,000 a Day – AP
Russia: Court Refuses Petition of Pussy Riot Member – VOA
Austrian Count Cleared of Arms Deal Money Laundering – Reuters
South Asia
Pakistan in Kashmir Talks Offer with India – BBC
Pakistan Protest Leader Demands Electoral Reforms – VOA
Pakistan Holds Talks With Anti-Government Cleric – Reuters
Firebrand Cleric Raises Fear of 'Soft Coup' in Pakistan – Reuters
Pakistan Says Preacher and Crowd at Risk – NYT
Pakistan Seeks End to Protest – BBC
Official Refuses Court Order to Arrest Pakistan Prime Minister – AP
Judge Sends India Rape Case to Fast-Track Court – AP
Another Face-Off for Nuclear-Armed Rivals – NYT editorial
India’s Awakening – WP opinion
