26 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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Mali
French-Backed Malian Forces Push Toward Rebel Stronghold – VOA
French Force and Malians Advancing Into North – NYT
Mali Troops 'Take Northern Town' – BBC
French-Backed Mali Forces Push Towards Rebel-Held Gao – Reuters
Mali Expert Says Tuareg People Key to Beating Insurgents – S&S
Obama Expresses Support in Call With France's Hollande – Reuters
US Clears Legal Hurdles to Mali Effort – WP
US Weighing How Much Help to Give France’s Military Operation – NYT
US May Give $32M to Train African Troops in Mali – AP
US Air Force Delivers French Troops to Mali – AFPS
UK Sends Surveillance Plane to Support French in Mali – Reuters
AU Security Council Calls for More Troops in Mali – VOA
Morocco Says Has No Plans to Send Troops to Mali – Reuters
Turkey Reinforces 'Hands Off' Policy on Mali – VOA
France Is 'Enemy Number 1' for Jihadists After Mali – Reuters
Syria
US Sending $10 Million in New Aid to Syria – AP
Iran Official: Attack on Syria Is Attack on Us – AP
US Patriots Set To Begin NATO Missile Defense in Turkey – AFPS
Twin Car Bombs Kill 8 in Syria's Golan Heights – VOA
Syrian Forces Escalate Offensive in Homs – AP
Syrian Troops and Militia Push to Take Sunni Homs Areas – Reuters
UN Cites Record Numbers as Syrians Flee to Jordan – NYT
Abbas Asks Israel to Let in Palestinians Fleeing Syria – Reuters
Syria Says ICC Call Hinders Search for End to Conflict – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Arab Spring Remains a Work in Progress – VOA
Iran’s Politicians Call For Free Elections – WP
US Exasperated by Iran Delaying Nuke Talks – AP
Iranian Ship Back Home After Sri Lankan Escape – Reuters
Iraqi Forces Kill 5 Protesters in Fallujah – VOA
Deadly Turn in Protests Against Iraqi Leadership – NYT
Violence Erupts at Iraq Rally; 5 Protesters Killed – AP
Iraq Sunnis Threaten Army Attacks – BBC
Iraqi Insurgents Try to Harness Opposition Rage – AP
Protests Erupt in Bahrain Capital – BBC
Jordan Democracy Activists Enjoy Camaraderie, Freedom to Protest – LAT
Israel’s Yair Lapid: A Voice for Change or Same Old Same Old? – VOA
New Israeli Political Star Sets Lofty Expectations – AP
Police Clash With Egyptian Protesters – VOA
Deadly Riots Erupt Across Egypt on Anniversary of Revolution – NYT
Egypt: Anniversary of Uprising Spurs Protests – WP
Deadly Protests Roil Egypt on Anniversary of Revolution – LAT
Angry Protests Leave 7 Dead on Egypt Anniversary – AP
Fatal Clashes Mark Egypt Uprising – BBC
Police and Protesters Clash in Egypt, Army Sent to Suez – Reuters
21 Sentenced to Die in Egypt Soccer Violence – AP
Algeria Admits Mistakes in Standoff – AP
2 News Outlets Find Prized Sources in Algeria Siege: The Fighters – NYT
The Mirage of the Arab Spring – FA opinion
Algeria's Secrets Obscure 'War on Terror' in the Sahara – TN opinion
Egypt Needs an Economic Miracle – Bloomberg opinion
US Department of Defense
Army Freezes Hiring, Says Most Will be Furloughed – WP
Dempsey Discusses Cyberattacks, Other Issues in NBC Interview – AFPS
Marine Commandant: Focus Remains on Combat Readiness – AFPS
Pentagon Reverses Some of Its Censoring of a War Book – NYT
Can the Air Force Draw Lessons From Reality TV? – DP
Doctor Outlines Global Health’s Tie to Security Operations – AFPS
Joint Strike Fighter Already Making an Impact in North Carolina – SJ
Looking to Israel for Clues on Women in Combat – NYT
Combat Roles for Women Will Strengthen Military, Leaders Say – S&S
Army Training Commander Promises Fair Standards for Combat Jobs – AFPS
Navy Secretary: Rescinding Combat Ban Continues Inclusion Trend – AFPS
Air Force to Pursue Opening Remaining Combat Positions to Women – AFPS
Forum on Obama Spurs Army Review of AKO Site – S&S
Senators to Probe Air Force’s $1 Billion Failed Software – Bloomberg
Air Wing's Move from Atsugi to Iwakuni Delayed 3 Years – S&S
Commander of Attack Sub USS Pasadena Relieved of Duty – AP
Band of Brothers and Sisters – LAT editorial
The Wrong Man to be Defense Secretary – WP opinion
No Women in Combat – WP opinion
Was I Right or Wrong to Kill? – WP opinion
United States
Rubio and Paul Embody Conservative Debate Over Foreign Policy – NYT
US Boosts Diplomatic Security After Benghazi Attack – VOA
Court Overturns Another Guantanamo Conviction – Reuters
Ex-CIA Officer Sentenced to 30 Months in Leak – NYT
US Appeals Court Rules on WikiLeaks Investigation – AP
Congress Considering Bills that Affect Veterans' Benefits, Employment – S&S
In Building His New Team, Obama Doesn’t Reach Very Far – NYT
Obama Recess Appointments Quashed – BBC
Biden Calls for Background Checks for Gun Buyers – VOA
How to Prevent the Next Benghazi – WP opinion
Want to Fight Terrorism? Educate Women – LAT opinion
United Kingdom
Report Stokes Fears of a UK Recession – WP
Petrol Bombs Fly Again as Northern Irish Flag Protests Continue – Reuters
UK's History of Hedging on Europe – TNI opinion
Africa
Mali, Sudan Dominate AU Summit Agenda – VOA
France Deploys Special Forces to Niger as Terrorism Fears Grow – VOA
UN 'Plans to Fight Rebels in DR Congo' – BBC
UN Chief to Recommend Intervention Troops for DR Congo – Reuters
Rights Groups in DR Congo Want National Peace Dialogue – VOA
South Africa 'Halts Zimbabwe Military Deal' – BBC
Somalia’s Al Shabab Finally Goes Too Far For Twitter – FP
Somalia’s Al-Shabab Twitter Account Stopped – BBC
Hope, and Lessons, in Somalia – NYT editorial
Americas
How Nazis Escaped Justice in South America – DS
Southcom Commander: Cooperation Vital in Confronting Threats – AFPS
Deadly Prison Riot in Venezuela – BBC
Dozens Reported Killed in Venezuela Prison Riot – AP
Venezuela Prison Riot Said to Have Killed Dozens – Reuters
Venezuela VP: Ailing Chavez in 'Best Moment' – AP
Mexican Suspects to Get Miranda-Style Warnings – AP
French Woman's Release Stirs Up Anger in Mexico – LAT
Brazil Drug Lord 'Nem' Sentenced – BBC
Brazil to Carry Out Amazon Survey – BBC
Cuba: Castro's Arrival Irks Chilean Right at Summit – AP
Asia / Pacific
Kerry Concerned About US Military Buildup in Asia – VOA
US: US, China Oppose North Korea Nuclear Test – AP
N. Korea Warns of Retaliation if South Helps Enforce Sanctions – NYT
US Promises Action After North Korea's Blatant Threats – LAT
US Forces in Vulnerable State in Korea, Commander Says – S&S
Chinese Leader Takes Conciliatory Tone With Japanese Lawmaker – NYT
Japan-China in Talks to Calm Row – BBC
For China, Corruption Fight is 'Life or Death' Struggle – VOA
Chinese Party and Business Officials Fired in Sex Scandal – NYT
Anti-China Protests Get Creative in Vietnam – VOA
With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels – VOA
Burma Rejects US Criticism Over Ethnic Conflict – AP
Myanmar Rebukes US for Calling It 'Burma' – Reuters
North Korea's Game of Nuclear Brinkmanship – Guardian editorial
Asia Pivot: One Big Contradiction – TD opinion
Work With China, Don’t Contain It – NYT opinion
Why Sticks Don't Work with North Korea – CNN opinion
Europe
France Is 'Enemy Number 1' for Jihadists After Mali – Reuters
US Withdraws From Project With Russia on Civil Society – NYT
US Quits Working Group with Russia – WP
Officials in Azerbaijan Claim to Restore Order to Rioting City – NYT
Portuguese Flee Economic Crisis – BBC
Greek Opposition Leader Seeks Conference on Debt – NYT
Greece: Athens 10-day Metro Strike Ends – BBC
Europe, Beware of Islamist Backlash – Commentator opinion
South Asia
Afghans Criticize UN Report on Abuse and Torture of Detainees – NYT
Afghanistan's New Generation: Modern, Ambitious… Naive? – LAT
US Bars Afghan Airline Over Drugs – BBC
Afghanistan: ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Militant Groups Clash in NW Pakistan, 24 Killed – AP
India Needs to ‘Reset Its Moral Compass,’ President Says – NYT
India's Republic Day Ceremonies Pass Peacefully – AP
India Disappointed With Mumbai Terrorist Sentence – VOA
India: Doubts Raised About Fairness of Delhi Rape Trial – AP
