23 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 Securityq
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
17 Die from Cold in Afghan Refugee Camps – VOA
Prince Harry Compares War to PlayStation, Taliban Not Amused – NYT
Prince Harry's Wartime Role Draws Reprisal Fears – AP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
How to Talk to the Taliban – Time opinion
Syria
Syria Activists: Hama Car Bomb Toll at Least 42 – VOA
Syrian Refugees Overwhelm Lebanon, Region – WP
Defying Expectations, Kurds Resist Assad – NYT
Syrian Rebels Clash With Kurds in Northeast – Reuters
Russians Flee Syria via Beirut – BBC
Russians Fleeing Syria Cross Into Lebanon – NYT
Russia Starts Evacuating Nationals from Syria – AP
Russia's Syria Evacuation Reflects Doubts on Assad – AP
Israel
Israel's Netanyahu Claims Victory in Elections – VOA
Israel: Netanyahu Pledge After Narrow Win – BBC
Netanyahu is Weakened After Israeli Elections – WP
Netanyahu Narrowly Wins Israeli Election – AP
Tepid Vote for Netanyahu in Israel Is Seen as Rebuke – NYT
Israeli Vote Might Constrain Netanyahu's Foreign Policy – Reuters
Netanyahu Turns Focus to Iran After Narrow Election Win – Reuters
Charismatic Leader Helps Israel Turn Toward the Center – NYT
Hamas Paints Malaysian Premier’s Visit as a Stand Against Israel – NYT
Algeria
Algerian Official: Missing Foreigners May Have Fled into Sahara – WP
Terror and a Desperate Escape Into the Sahara – NYT
Analysts Predict More Active Algerian Anti-Terrorism Policy – VOA
Some Algeria Attackers Are Placed at Benghazi – NYT
DOD Provides Airlift Support to Algeria Attack Victims – AFPS
Algerian Attack Puts Focus on Worker Security – NYT
Mali
Calm Returning to Recaptured Malian Towns – VOA
US Begins Airlift of a French Battalion to Mali – NYT
Pentagon: US Air Force Flying French Troops, Equipment to Mali – S&S
US Starst French Airlifts to Mali – BBC
EU to Play Active Role in Mali Crisis, Foreign Policy Chief Says – Reuters
Pentagon Spokesman Commends France’s Efforts in Mali – AFPS
Regional Response to Mali Could Lead to Pitfalls – VOA
Fight for Mali Town Reflects Islamist Tactics – AP
Chadians Advance in Mali Troop Moves Against Islamists – Reuters
UN Chief Warns Against Logistical Support for Mali War – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Deadly Car Bombings Strike Iraq – BBC
Burst of Iraq Violence Amid Political Crisis – NYT
Iran’s Currency Falls Further on Concerns Over Bank – NYT
Bahrain Opposition Agrees to Talks – BBC
Kuwaiti Police Use Stun Grenades to Disperse Protesters – Reuters
Court Rejects Saudi Blogger Case – BBC
Libya; Clinton Prepares for Benghazi Consulate Attack Testimony – VOA
Libya Consulate Attack: Clinton to Appear Before Congress – WP
Egypt Opposition Leader Aims to Break Islamist Dominance – Reuters
Egypt Reports Rise in Tourist Numbers – VOA
Jordan’s Missed Opportunities – WP editorial
Netanyahu, Peace with Palestine and the Israeli Election – WP opinion
Obama Second Term Bodes Trouble for Israel – WT opinion
US Department of Defense
Hagel and McCain Sit Down to Iron Out Differences – NYT
Senior Military Officials Order Trims as Pentagon Prepares for Shortfall – WP
Army Directs Cost-Cutting Steps in Face of Possible Budget cuts – S&S
Spokesman: Sequestration Planning Hinders Pentagon – AFPS
Pentagon Researches New Life for Dead Satellites – S&S
Despite Smaller Budget, Air Force Seeks to Protect Satellites – AFPS
Gen. Allen Cleared in Email Investigation Linked to Petraeus Scandal – S&S
Gen. John Allen Cleared in Misconduct Inquiry – WP
US General Cleared Over Emails – BBC
Army General at Military Hearing on Sex Charges Defers Plea – AP
United States
Republicans Offer Novel Plan on Federal Debt – WP
Clinton to be Grilled Over Diplomatic Security, But Problems Far From New – WP
United Kingdom
UK PM to Promise EU Referendum – BBC
Cameron to Propose Vote on EU Relationship – AP
Britain Must Solve 'Catholic Question' to Amend Royal Rules – Reuters
United Nations
Global Campaign Aims to Cut 1.3 Billion Tons of Wasted, Lost Food – VOA
Africa
Analysts: Greater African Security, Governance Needed After Algeria Crisis – VOA
Attacks in Nigeria Leave 23 Dead – BBC
Suspected Islamists Kill 23 in Two Nigeria Attacks – Reuters
Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict – VOA
US Chides Sudan, South Sudan for Oil Export Delay – Reuters
South Sudan Defends Army Sackings – BBC
Liberia's Taylor Appeals War Crimes Conviction at The Hague – BBC
Eritrean Siege Stalemate Sheds Light on an Opaque Society – VOA
Eritrea Calm After 'Asmara Raid' – BBC
President Banda Outlines Her Vision for Malawi – VOA
Americas
USNORTHCOM Pursues Closer Engagement With Mexico – AFPS
Venezuela: Chavez 'in Physiotherapy' – BBC
Venezuelan Government: Chavez Recovering – AP
Chile Capital Sees Water Shortage – BBC
Pre-Trial Hearing Starts for Guatemala Ex-Dictator – AP
Bolivia Lawmaker Caught in Sex Video Arrested – AP
Venezuela’s Missing President – NYT opinion
Asia / Pacific
Obama Still Searching for Right Tone in Executing ‘Asia Pivot’ – McClatchy
Japanese Lawmaker in China for Talks on Island Dispute – VOA
Japan Makes Overture to China in Islands Dispute – NYT
Tibetan Man Dies After Self-Immolation in China Protest – VOA
Philippines Taking South China Sea Fight to Tribunal – AP
Security Council Poised to Tighten Sanctions Against North Korea – VOA
Security Council Condemns North Korea Rocket Launching – NYT
North Korea Nuclear Vow After UN Acts – BBC
After UN Acts, North Korea Vows to Beef Up Nukes – AP
Cambodia: Khmer Rouge Tribunal Moves Forward Without 2 Defendants – VOA
Indonesia: Bali Briton Death Penalty Condemned – BBC
Thailand: Editor Gets 10 Years in Jail for Royal Insult – AP
Europe
In Italy, the Mafia Goes Green – WP
Poland Braces for Fresh Labor Exodus – WP
Prosecutors Call for Investigation on Greek Deficit – NYT
Europe’s Odd Couple, France and Germany, 50 Years Later – NYT opinion
A Cold Shoulder for Russian Dissidents – NYT opinion
South Asia
India Warns Kashmiris to Prepare for Nuclear War – NYT
Gadkari Drops Out of India's BJP Leadership – BBC
For Rape Victims in India, Police Are Often Part of the Problem – NYT
Sri Lanka Extends Police Detention of Suspects Amid Protests – Reuters
