24 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
ISAF Training Mission Bolsters Afghan Gains, Commander Says – AFPS
Prince Harry Back in UK After Afghan Deployment – AP
Syria
Turkey: Syrian Regime's Actions Equal War Crimes – AP
Russia Criticizes Syria Rebel ‘Obsession’ With Assad Exit – NYT
Russian Foreign Minister Denies Evacuation Underway in Syria – WP
Russia Denies Large Syria Evacuation Amid Fighting – AP
Syrian Jets Bomb Rebel-Held Areas Near Damascus – AP
UN Says Syrian Civil War Devastates Farming – Reuters
About 20,000 Syrian Refugees Flee to Jordan in a Week – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
EU Says Iran Stalling on Nuclear Talks – VOA
EU Chides Iran Over Nuclear Talks Venue Proposals – AP
Expert: Iran Sanctions Near End of Effectiveness – AP
Israeli Election Results Have Regional Fallout – VOA
The Surprising Star of Israel’s Elections – WP
Israeli Lawmaker: Domestic Issues Must Be Priority – AP
Palestinians: Israeli Settlement Plans Cross 'Red Line' – VOA
Palestinians Threaten to Sue Israel Over Settlements – BBC
Bombing at a Funeral in Iraq Kills at Least 35 – NYT
Many Dead in Iraqi Mosque Bomb – BBC
Bahrain Princess on Torture Charge – BBC
Jordanians Vote in First Parliamentary Elections Since Protests – NYT
Jordanians Vote for New Parliament – WP
Tribal Lawmakers to Dominate Jordan's Parliament – Reuters
Muslim Brotherhood Boycotts Jordan Elections – VOA
Jordan Votes, But Main Islamist Party Boycotts Poll – Reuters
Yemen: US Drone Strike Kills 7 Suspected Militants – AP
US Drone Kills Six Suspected Al Qaeda Members in Yemen – Reuters
Qatar Poet Appeal Becomes Test for Web Crackdowns – AP
2 More Japanese Confirmed Dead in Algeria Crisis – AP
Morocco Plan to Change Rape Law – BBC
What Just Happened in Israel's Election? – TOI opinion
Israel: Obama Has to Learn to Live with Bibi – FP opinion
Israel: Don't Expect an Obama-Netanyahu Blowup – CNN opinion
Time for Obama's Nixon Moment on Iran – FP opinion
Al-Qaeda Finds Home in 'Arc of Instability' – USAT opinion
Libya US Consulate Attack
Clinton Grilled on Security Lapses in Benghazi Attack – VOA
Clinton Defends Her Actions Before and After Libya Attack – NYT
Clinton Delivers Forceful Defense on Libya Consulate Attack – WP
Defiant Clinton Takes on Lawmakers on Libya Attack – AP
Clinton Forcefully Defends Handling of Benghazi Attack – Reuters
Clinton: Benghazi Attack Part of Broader Challenge in North Africa – VOA
Some Algeria Attackers Are Placed at Benghazi – NYT
Libya Consulate Attack: Clinton Storms the Hill – WP opinion
On Benghazi, Blame the Bureaucracy – LAT opinion
Plenty of 'Difference' in Benghazi Scandal – Commentary opinion
NATO
Obama to Nominate General Allen to Head NATO – VOA
Obama Proceeds With Allen Nomination as NATO Commander – Reuters
US Department of Defense
Officials: Panetta, Dempsey to Remove Ban on Women in Combat – S&S
Pentagon to Lift Ban on Combat Duty for Women – VOA
Pentagon Set to Lift Combat Ban for Women – NYT
Military to Lift Ban on Women in Combat Roles – WP
US to End Ban on Women in Combat – BBC
Navy Can't Scrap Ships, But Can't Fix Them Either – VP
US Navy Ship Aground on Philippine Reef 'Taking in Water' – BBC
Navy: Random Alcohol Tests for Sailors in US – AP
Report: New Veterans Showing Gulf War Illness Symptoms – USAT
USAF Leaders Testify on Culture That Led to Sexual Assaults – NYT
Little Has Changed Since Tailhook, Based on Lackland Testimony – S&S
Air Force Officials Aim to Eliminate Sexual Assault – AFPS
Obama Dumps a Smart, Independently Minded General – WS opinion
United States
Kerry’s Committee Announces Hearing on Kerry’s Nomination – WP
House Approves Temporary Extension of US Debt Limit – VOA
Gun-Control Proposals Could Split President Obama, Sen. Reid – WP
General Dynamics Blames $2 Billion Loss on Defense Cuts – WP
Report: US Unions Continue Steady Decline – VOA
United Kingdom
Cameron Promises a Referendum on European Membership – NYT
Cameron Promises Vote on EU Membership – WP
Transcript of David Cameron's Speech on EU Membership – RCW
Cameron Trying to Ride Two Horses at Once – BBC opinion
Cameron Succumbs to Euro-Phobia – DS opinion
Africa
Clinton: US Cannot Allow Northern Mali to Be Terrorism Base – Reuters
US, Africa Say Mali Action Counters Growing Islamist Threat – Reuters
African Force for Mali Could Double in Size – VOA
With France, Mali's Military Commander Confident of Victory – LAT
US Airlift of French Troops to Mali Expected to Last Weeks – AP
UK Special Forces Active in Mali – Guardian
Witness Describes Killings by Malian Army – AP
Mali's Army Accused of Abuses – BBC
Army Seals Off Mali Town After Reports of Ethnic Reprisals – Reuters
Malian Army Ill-Equipped to Fight Islamists – AP
CAR Rebels Break Terms of Cease-Fire – VOA
'Beheadings' in Nigerian City – BBC
UK Sergeant Stranded in Kenya-UK Row Over Death – BBC
Kenya Orders Somali Refugees to Go Home – VOA
Somali Al Shabaab Rebels Threaten to Kill Kenyan Hostages – Reuters
Ghana Opposition Legislators to Boycott Vetting Mahama Nominees – VOA
A British Crusade in Africa Is Lunacy – DM opinion
Americas
Eleven Held Over Mexico Violence – BBC
Venezuelans in Democracy Rallies – BBC
Asia / Pacific
North Korea Hints at Nuclear Test Following UN Resolution – VOA
N. Korea Threatens Nuke Test, Rocket Launches in Wake of Sanctions – WP
North Korea 'Plans Nuclear Test' – BBC
North Korea to Target US With Nuclear, Rocket Tests – Reuters
China Urges Calm and Restraint on North Korea Nuclear Test Plan – Reuters
Former Chinese Leader Steps Back, Fueling Speculation – NYT
Family’s Visit Confirms Chinese Dissident Alive – NYT
China Likely to Ignore Philippines' Challenge in South China Sea – VOA
Japan Turns Taiwan Activists Back from Disputed Islands – BBC
Japan Faces Nuclear Shutdown for Second Time Since Fukushima – Reuters
Thailand Court Issues 10-Year Prison Term to Editor – VOA
Thailand Court Gives 10-Year Sentence for Insult to King – NYT
Europe
Spain: Catalan Lawmakers Pass Resolution on Sovereignty – VOA
Spain: Catalonia Declares Itself a Sovereign Entity – AP
Prosecutors Call for Investigation on Greek Deficit – NYT
Turkey-PKK Peace Talks Hit New Snag – VOA
Russian Tycoon Likens Trial to Political Witch-Hunt – VOA
Russia: Jailed Pussy Riot Member Complains of 'Death Threats' – VOA
Bosnia Delays First Post-War Census – VOA
Slovenian Government on Verge of Collapse – VOA
Can the EU Become the World’s Policeman? – WP opinion
US Starts a New Cold War with Russia – MT opinion
South Asia
Report on Brutal Rape Condemns India’s Treatment of Women – NYT
Panel Slams Police in India Rape Case, Rejects Death Penalty – VOA
Trial in India Gang Rape Case Begins in New Delhi – AP
Rape Trial Challenges a Jam in India’s Justice System – NYT
India First Women's Court Opens in West Bengal – BBC
Inquiry Ordered in Death of Prosecutor Who Investigated Pakistan Premier – NYT
700 Alleged Militants Held in Limbo in Pakistan – AP
Bangladesh War Criminal Sentenced to Death – VOA
Think Pakistanis Hate Drones? Nope – Atlantic opinion
