28 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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Afghanistan
20 Police Officers Killed in 2 Attacks, Including Mass Poisoning – NYT
Taliban Attack Kills 16 Afghans – VOA
10 Afghan Police Officers, Seven Others Drugged and Slain – LAT
Afghan Police Officer Drugs, Kills 17 Colleagues – Reuters
Afghans Worry About International Aid Vacuum – AP
Syria
Kerry: Syrian Opposition Needs More Help – VOA
Kerry: US Must Help Counter Aid to Opposition from Extremists – WP
US Offers Training and Other Aid to Syrian Rebels – NYT
US, Europe Move to Expand Role in Syrian Conflict – AP
US to Consider Increasing Aid to Syrian Rebels – VOA
US Plans Medical, Food Aid for Syrian Rebels – Reuters
A ‘New Low’ in Syria’s Violent Civil War – WP
Iraq PM Warns Syria War Could Spread – AP
Oxfam: Syrian Humanitarian Crisis Out of Control – AP
UN Warns of Dire Rise in Refugees From Syria – NYT
Rome Meeting to Condemn Supply of Weapons to Assad Government – Reuters
France’s Hollande to Talk Syria Settlement With Russia’s Putin – AP
Turkey Provides Schools for Syrian Refugee Children – VOA
Washington’s Last Chance to Help Syria – WP editorial
Turkey, the Unhelpful Ally – NYT opinion
Iran
Iran Says Nuclear Talks 'Positive' – VOA
Iran: Nuclear Talks 'Positive Step' – BBC
Diplomats Agree to New Nuclear Talks Amid Positive Signals – WP
Iran: Nuclear Negotiations End on Positive Note – AP
Iran Asks Quick Follow-up on New Sanctions Offer – VOA
US Lawmakers Introduce Measure to Toughen Sanctions – NYT
Iran Opposition Group Urges More Security in Iraq – AP
Report: Stuxnet Cyberweapon Older than Believed – AP
'Murder Charge' for Iran ex-Official – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
UN Official Condemns Rocket Attack on Israel – VOA
2 Palestinians in Israeli Jail End Hunger Strike – AP
Bahrain Bans Import of Protest Masks – VOA
Yemen Kidnappers Free Swiss Woman After Qatari Mediation – Reuters
Egypt's Army Tiptoes Through Democracy's Minefield – Reuters
Egypt Confiscates Missiles Smuggled from Libya – AP
Algerian in Jihad Jane Plot Faces US Extradition – AP
Middle East Just Tribes with Flags – FP opinion
Palestinian Abbas Needs an Heir Apparent – LAT opinion
Warfare
McCrystal's Way of Fighting Modern War – NI book review
US Department of Defense
Hagel Takes Office as 24th Defense Secretary – AFPS
Hagel Promises 'Honest, Direct' Approach as Defense Secretary – S&S
Hagel, in First Day on Job, Warns of Challenges Cuts Pose – NYT
Hagel Pledges Straight Talk, Loyalty to Troops on First Day – WP
Hagel Issues Message to Defense Department Workforce – AFPS
Cuts Would Mean Absorbing More Risk, Press Secretary Says – AFPS
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Demote Pentagon's New Medal – S&S
Case Dismissed Against Aviano IG Convicted of Sexual Assault – S&S
Obama's Dangerous Defense Experiment – LAT opinion
Panetta's Legacy of Keeping Status Quo – JT opinion
United States
Obama, Congressional Leaders to Meet Friday on Sequester – WP
Obama Administration Chooses Cuts to Make its Case – S&S
Spin on Sequester Sometimes Gets Ahead of Reality – WP
ICE Release of Illegal Immigrants Sparks Political Firestorm – WP
This is Your Brain on Sequester – WP opinion
Australia
Australia Makes Largest Meth Seizure – BBC
Vatican
Pope Gives Final Audience – VOA
World Bids Farewell to Pope Benedict – TT
As Pope Says Farewell, Attention Quickly Shifts to Conclave – WP
Thousands Gather for Pope’s Final Public Address – NYT
Benedict Begins Final Day as Pope Before Retiring – AP
Low-Key Departure as Pope Steps Down and Hides Away – Reuters
Pope Legacy: Teacher Who Returned to Church Roots – AP
A Vatican Spring? – NYT opinion
Africa
Kerry Urges Africans to Take Over Malian Operations – VOA
Transition in Mali Dominates ECOWAS Meeting – VOA
Deadly Attack on Mali Checkpoint – BBC
Rift Valley Kenyans Fear Repeat of Post-Election Violence – VOA
Carter Center Hopeful of Peaceful Kenya Elections – VOA
Blair Defends Rwanda's Role in Congo – BBC
UN's Ban Tones Down Criticism of Rwanda Over Congo Claims – Reuters
Congo Rebels Sack Political Chief, Splits Undermine Peace Efforts – Reuters
South Africa Economy Sapped by Lower Exports to Europe – VOA
Americas
Mexican Towns, Once Frozen with Fear, Now Frozen in Time – LAT
Mexico Says 26,000 People Missing – BBC
Powerful Mexican Teachers’ Leader Accused of Embezzlement – NYT
Mexico Union Leader Charged in Court – BBC
Mexico Plays Hardball in Jailing of Union Boss – AP
Mexican Newspaper Attacked Again by Armed Men – AP
As Castro Era Drifts to Close, a New Face Steps In at No. 2 – NYT
Asia / Pacific
Cuts Would Affect Readiness in Pacific, US Military Leaders Say – S&S
Japan FM Outlines North Korean Strategy in VOA Interview – VOA
North Korea Pledges 'Bitter Hatred for the US' – WP
North Koreans Blame US for Fueling ‘Explosive Situation’ – NYT
New Top Diplomats in China Signal Focus on US, Japan, N. Korea – Reuters
China Says US-Based Hackers Target Its Websites – AP
China Says US Routinely Hacks Defense Ministry Websites – Reuters
Pollution Expected on China's Congress Agenda – AP
Thailand Signs Peace Talks Deal with Muslim Rebels – BBC
Thailand Eyes Peace Talks with Southern Insurgents – AP
Thailand Agrees to Talks With Southern Muslim Rebels – Reuters
Report: Religious Violence Rising in Indonesia – AP
Clashes Over Land Seizures Batter the Police in Burma – NYT
Reporter Fired for Blog on Vietnam's Communist Party Chief – VOA
The China Challenge – WP opinion
Europe
Putin Calls for Upgrade of Russian Army – AP
France's Hollande to Raise Human Rights in Russia – Reuters
Danish Opponent of Islam Attacked; Muslims Defend Right to Speak – NYT
Kurdish Rebel Leader Issues Dire Warning for Turkey – VOA
Former Guantanamo Bay Detainee Resettled to Turkey – AP
More Turkish Generals Detained Over 1997 Coup – Reuters
Kosovo Turns to US for Help in Talks with Serbia – AP
Foes Want Czech Leader Prosecuted Over Amnesty – NYT
Gridlock Fear Rises in Italy as Comedian Rejects Deal – NYT
Italian President: Forming New Government Can’t Be Rushed – Reuters
Bulgaria President Calls May Election After Protests – Reuters
South Asia
Big Decisions for India Amid Slowing Economy – NYT
India Outlines Challenges to Growth – BBC
India's Budget to Push Growth, Rein in Inflation – AP
Terrorized Ethnic Group to Form Force in Pakistan – AP
Bangladesh War Crimes Tribunal to Deliver Third Verdict – BBC
Bangladesh Sentences Islamic Party Leader to Death – AP
Bangladesh Sentences Islamist Leader to Death for War Crimes – Reuters
