5 March SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
Defense, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Economics, & More
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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
US Scaling Back Afghan Projects in Withdrawal – WP
US, Afghan Officials at Odds Over Fate of Military Bases – S&S
Afghan Court Slaps Prison Time on Kabul Bank Execs – AP
Sixteen Men Given Jail Time in Afghan Bank Scandal – Reuters
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
Saudis Tell Kerry They Will Continue to Arm Syrian Rebels – WP
Massacre of Syrian Soldiers in Iraq Raises Risk of Widening Conflict – NYT
Report: Syrian Rebels Capture Most of Key City – VOA
Assad Defiant as Rebel Gains Continue – VOA
Syria, Iran Criticize US for Aiding Anti-Assad Rebels – LAT
Kerry Says Syrian Opposition Can Handle Military Aid – NYT
48 Syrian Soldiers Killed in Iraq Ambush – AP
Syrian Rebels Battle Regime Holdouts in Raqqa – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Kerry Talks Regional Issues With Gulf Arab Leaders – VOA
UN Cannot Guarantee All Iranian Nuke Work Peaceful – AP
UN Nuclear Official Seeks Access to Iranian Site – NYT
Iran Assails Western Criticism, Defends Nuke Talks – AP
US, Saudi Arabia Present United Front on Syria, Iran – AP
Obama ‘Not Bluffing’ on Iran, Biden Says – S&S
Barak: Iranian Nuclear Program World's 'Greatest Challenge' – VOA
IAEA Chief Calls for Iran to Open Key Site – VOA
Biden and Netanyahu Stress Points to Pro-Israel Group – NYT
Attacks in Different Iraq Regions Kill 2, Wound 3 – AP
Britain Begins Inquiry Into Iraq Abuse Claims – AP
Changes in Egypt Raise Questions About Continued US Military Aid – WP
Five Killed in Egyptian Clashes – BBC
Egyptian Police and Protesters Clash for Third Day in Port Said – Reuters
Egypt's Leader Mulls Army Takeover of Restive City – AP
Libya Rendition Man 'Will Settle' – BBC
Secularism Versus Islam – VOA
US Department of Defense
Sequestration to Affect DOD Schools, Commissaries – AFPS
Reduced Commissary Days, Some DOD School Furloughs Begin Mid-April – S&S
Budget Cuts Threaten Defense Industrial Base, Official Says – AFPS
Wait for Court-Martial in Fratricide Case Frustrates Victim’s Family – S&S
Air Force Pilot's Sex Assault Dismissal Sparks Cries for Reform – S&S
'Brass Ceiling' Breached: Woman to Lead AF Academy – AP
Group Honors Military Service Dogs – CCT
United States
House Republicans Introduce Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown – WP
Republicans Unveil Government Funding Measure – AP
Cabinet Picks May Set Policy if Congress Fails to Act – NYT
Miami Imam Sent Money to Terrorists, Jury Finds – NYT
With the Sequester, Obama Gets His ‘Balanced’ Approach – WP opinion
United Kingdom
Future of Army Bases to be Announced – BBC
MPs Back Plans for Secret Courts – BBC
Australia
Report Blames Climate Change for Extremes in Australia – NYT
World
Cluster Munitions Have Prolonged Impact – VOA
Vatican
Cardinals Start to Ponder Subtleties of a Big Task – NYT
Conclave Runs on Modern Twists to Ancient Rules – AP
Africa
France: Key al-Qaida Commander in Mali Probably Dead – VOA
If True, Algerian Insurgent's Death Could be Blow to Africa Militants – S&S
Islamist 'Probably' Killed in Mali – BBC
France Says 15 Militants Killed Overnight in Mali Fighting – Reuters
S. Sudan Army Begins Offensive Against Yau Yau Rebels, Kills 28 – Reuters
Millions of Kenyans Head to Polls – WP
Counting Starts in Kenyan Election – BBC
Kenyatta Holds Early Lead in Kenyan Presidential Vote – VOA
Early Tally Shows Kenyatta Ahead in Kenya Vote – NYT
In Kenya Vote, ICC Indictee Takes Early Lead – AP
African Trial of HIV Drugs Fails – NYT
Americas
Venezuela: Chavez Suffers New Severe Infection – BBC
Venezuela: Chávez’s Condition Worsens, Official Says – NYT
Venezuela: Chavez's Breathing Problems Worsen,Severe New Infection – Reuters
Venezuela Probes Indigenous Killing – BBC
Bolivian Soldiers Held in Chile Return Home – BBC
Asia / Pacific
China’s Wen Vows to Continue Military Buildup – NYT
China’s Premier Admits Failings, But Defends Image – NYT
China National People's Congress Set to Open in Beijing – BBC
Wen Jiabao Opens China Parliament – BBC
China Said to Back New Sanctions Against North Korea – NYT
Caught in N. Korea, Sold in China, Crabs Knit Two Economies – NYT
US, China Reach Tentative Deal on North Korea Sanctions – Reuters
N. Korea: Cold War History With US Justifies Nukes – AP
Malaysia-Philippines: Borneo Becomes Regional Problem – WP
Malaysia Troops Launch Borneo Attack – BBC
Malaysia Operations: Military Attacks Continue – Reuters
Malaysia Attacks Filipinos to End Borneo Siege – AP
Malaysian Troops Attack Armed Philippine Group in Sabah – Reuters
South Korean Police Shoot, Wound US Soldier – VOA
Korean Police Provide Few Details in Shooting of US Soldier – S&S
American Won’t Join South Korea Cabinet – NYT
Marines Show Off Controversial Osprey Ahead of Japan Training – S&S
Indonesia Probes Police 'Torture' – BBC
Indonesia to Probe Officers for Alleged Torture – AP
WWII: US Veteran Who Captured Japan’sTojo Dies – BBC
Europe
USAREUR Commander: Readiness May Suffer With Sequester – S&S
Russia to Put Dead Lawyer on Trial – VOA
Russia: Suspect in Acid Attack on Bolshoi Chief Detained – AP
Suspect Held Over Bolshoi Acid Attack in Russia – Reuters
Russia Marks 60th Anniversary of Stalin's Death – AP
Two Italy-Bound 173rd Units Now Staying in Germany – S&S
Former Greek Defense Minister Convicted in Corruption Case – NYT
Czech Senate Accuses Outgoing President of High Treason – NYT
Kurdish Rebels Attack Turkish Military Vehicle: – Reuters
South Asia
US Disavows Two Recent Drone Strikes Over Pakistan – NYT
