6 February 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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Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Justice Dept.: Legal for US to Kill al-Qaida Americans Abroad – VOA
Drone Strikes’ Dangers to Get Rare Moment in Public Eye – NYT
Brennan Nomination Opens Obama to Criticism on Targeted Killings – WP
Memo Gives Basis for Drone Strikes on US Citizens – AP
Leaked US Justification for Drone Killings Assailed – McClatchy
US Has Secret Drone Base in Saudi Arabia – WP
CIA Operates Drone Base in Saudi Arabia – AP
Pakistani Amb. to US Calls CIA Drone Strikes a ‘Clear Violation’ – WP
Terrorists with Western Links a Growing Threat – AP
Bulgaria Links Hezbollah to Israeli Bombing – VOA
Bulgaria Implicates Hezbollah in July Attack on Israelis – NYT
US Steps Up Pressure on Europe to Brand Hezbollah Terrorist Group – WP
US Urges Europe to Take Action Against Hezbollah – AP
Israel Wants EU Terror Tag for Hezbollah – BBC
Israel Unlikely to Retaliate After Bulgaria Report – AP
France Arrests 4 It Says Planned to Aid or Join Militants – NYT
France Hold African Terror Suspects – BBC
France: 4 Detained Suspected of Extremist Links – AP
Torture Expert Testifies at Guantanamo War Court – MH
Some 54 Countries Helped CIA Detention Efforts – Reuters
Responding to Hezbollah – WP editorial
To Kill an American – NYT editorial
The Case for Drone Strikes – LAT opinion
When Can the US Kill One of Its Own? – NYT opinion
US Needs a Rulebook for Secret Warfare – WP opinion
The Justice Department's Chilling 'Targeted Killings' Memo – WP opinion
Iran
Iranian President Makes Landmark Visit to Egypt – VOA
Iran’s Ahmadinejad Makes First Cairo Visit – WP
Iranian Leader Visits Egypt in Warming of Ties – AP
Iran’s Ahmadinejad Begins Egypt Visit – BBC
Iran, World Powers Set Fresh Nuclear Talks – VOA
Iran's 'Show' of Force: Loud but Not So Clear – AP
Firm Denies Deception in Big Check Tied to Iran – NYT
Diplomat: Check Was for Iranian Company's Work – AP
Iran Arrests Key Ex-Prosecutor – BBC
Naive West Should Take Iran at Its Word – WDJ opinion
At Last, a Ray of Hope in Iran – Scotsman opinion
Don’t Let Iran Stall for Time – NYT opinion
Syria
UN: Syrian Humanitarian Crisis 'Catastrophic' – VOA
New Problems in Syria: Hepatitis, Closed Hospitals, Ambulance Shortages – NYT
Syria Opposition Ponders Course as Leader Offers Talks – Reuters
Syrian Opposition Chief Says Offers Assad Peaceful Exit – Reuters
Syrian Opposition to Open NY, Washington Offices – AP
Islamic Summit to Tackle Syria Amid Sunni-Shi'ite Tension – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Arab Spring Shows Need to Tackle Graft in Military – Reuters
Obama Plans Visit to Israel This Spring – NYT
Obama Plans Visit to Middle East – BBC
Obama to Visit Israel and the West Bank – McClatchy
Israel's Netanyahu Hits Snags in Building Team – AP
Suicide Bombing Kills 4 in Iraq – VOA
Carter Meets with Jordanian Leaders, Praises US Troops – AFPS
Egypt’s Security Forces Unchanged Despite Promised Reforms – WP
Egypt: Cairo Activist Fighting Tear Gas With Tear Gas – NYT
Egypt's Coptic Pope Criticizes Islamists – AP
New Doubts Egypt Will Get $4.8 Billion IMF Loan – AP
Egyptian Currency Reserves Fall – BBC
Constitution Delay Frustrates Libyans – VOA
Israel in the Dock – NYDN editorial
Israel, Palestine and the Mapping of Power – Guardian opinion
The Officers Backing Egypt's President – FA opinion
US Department of Defense
Stavridis Presses to Close Language, Cultural Skills Gap – AFPS
In Blog, Stavridis Pushes for Multilingual US Military Officers – S&S
Planned Benefits Extension to Same-Sex Spouses Limited by DOMA – WP
Pentagon Expected to Extend Benefits to Same-Sex Military Spouses – S&S
How to Lose Great Leaders? Ask the Army – WP opinion
United States
Obama Calls on Congress to Avoid Sequestration – AFPS
Slayings Highlight Risks of 'Gun Therapy' for Veterans – AP
Africa
US Africa Command Headquarters to Stay in Germany – S&S
France: Hundreds of Islamist Militants Killed in Mali – BBC
Tuareg Rebels Say They Extend Control in Mali's Northeast – Reuters
International Groups Discuss Mali Support – VOA
International Officials Discuss UN Force for Mali – AP
Chadian Forces Move to Secure Mali's Kidal – VOA
Report: French May Start Leaving Mali in March – AP
UN Says Chad on Path of Reform – VOA
Obama Urges Peaceful, Fair Elections in Kenya – VOA
UN Says Chad on Path of Reform – VOA
US Urges Lifting of UN Arms Embargo on Somalia – Reuters
Somalia Convicts Alleged Rape Victim, Reporter– VOA
Somali 'False Rape Victim' Guilty – BBC
Americas
Argentina Vows to Control Falkland Islands – BBC
Colombia: ELN Rebels Hold German Pensioners – BBC
Mexico Man on US Kingpin List for Money Laundering – AP
Armed Gang Rapes 6 Spanish Tourists in Mexico – AP
Mexico Blast 'Triggered by Gas' – BBC
Stabbing at Ecuador Campaign Rally Not Politically Motivated – Reuters
Asia / Pacific
Crew Swap at Yokosuka Aims to Boost Air Defense in Region – S&S
Officials Reject Navy Assessment of USS Guardian Damage to Reef – S&S
Japan Protests Chinese Ship's Alleged Use of Radar to Guide Missiles – VOA
Japan Says China Aimed Military Radar at Ship – NYT
Japan PM Condemns China Radar Act – BBC
China Takes Active Role in Talks Between Burma and Kachin Rebels – VOA
Chinese Blogger Thrives as Muckraker – NYT
‘House Sister,’ Collector of Properties, Held in Chinese Graft Case – NYT
China Uses Wage to Narrow Wealth Gap – BBC
China Issues Proposal to Narrow Income Gap – NYT
China Bans Ads for Pricey Gifts in Anti-Corruption Push – Reuters
Effectiveness of UN Sanctions on North Korea Questioned – VOA
UN Official Urges Human Rights Probe of North Korea – VOA
In Propaganda Video, Only North Korea Sleeps Easy – NYT
That Crazy North Korean Video of New York Blowing Up – WP
North Korea Dreams of an American City in Flames – Reuters
The US Interest in an Asian Island Dispute – WP opinion
Women Silenced No More in Burma – WP opinion
Europe
France’s Hollande Warns Britain About Its Demands on EU – NYT
Georgian Sees Closer Ties With Russia – NYT
German Education Minister Stripped of Doctorate – AP
Turkey: Erdogan and His Generals – Economist editorial
South Asia
Afghan President Signs Aid Agreement with Norway – DPA
Indian Activists Say New Rape Law Falls Short – VOA
India: Companion of Delhi Gang Rape Victim Testifies in Court – NYT
India’s Speech Impediments – NYT opinion
