9 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
Hagel Lands in Kabul, Gets Firsthand Look at War Tasked to End – S&S
Hagel Makes First Trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon Chief – VOA
New Defense Chief Visits ‘Reality of Combat’ in Afghanistan – NYT
Hagel’s First Pverseas Trip? Kabul. – WP
Hagel Visits Afghanistan to Assess Operations – AFPS
Secretary Thanks ISAF Troops, Pledges His Support – AFPS
Blast Hits Kabul Shortly After Hagel Arrives – NYT
Bomb Hits Usually Secure Area of Kabul – WP
Contractor Killed in Attack in Eastern Afghanistan – AP
US Cancels Transfer of Bagram Prison to Afghans – NYT
Syria
In Parts of Syria, Lack of Aid ‘Is a Catastrophe’ – NYT
UN Expects to Free Hostages in Syria Saturday – VOA
Syrian Rebels Agree on Deal to Release Peacekeepers – NYT
UN Says Arrangements Made to Free Peacekeepers – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Bin Laden Relative Pleads Not Guilty – VOA
Bin Laden’s Son-in-Law Pleads Not Guilty to Conspiracy Charge – WP
Bin Laden 'Aide' Pleads Not Guilty – BBC
Israeli Police Disperse Palestinian Protesters at Holy Site – VOA
US Postpones Courage Award for Egyptian Activist – VOA
Egypt Police Withdraw From Port Said – BBC
Tunisian PM Announces New Government – VOA
Tunisia Presents New Government – BBC
Iran: Congress Gets in the Way – NYT editorial
Did We Win the Iraq War? – WP opinion
How the Iraq War Hurt Republicans – WP opinion
US Department of Defense
America Poaches Australia's Toughest Man – NAU
Cyber Command Adapts to Understand Cyber Battlespace – AFPS
Panetta: Military 'Looked Other Way' and Police Officers Paid Price – S&S
Anger After General Overturns Pilot’s Sex-Assault Conviction – WP
Military Sexual Assault Case Triggers Political Furor – McClatchy
Army Report Recommends Overhaul of Psychiatric Programs – S&S
United States
Kerry's First Trip Abroad Tackles Familiar Issues – VOA
Brennan Sworn In as CIA Chief – VOA
Visions of Drones Swarming US.Skies Hit Bipartisan Nerve – NYT
Holstering Our Drones – WP opinion
The Drone Question Obama Hasn’t Answered – NYT opinion
Vatican
Cardinals to Begin Conclave on Tuesday – VOA
Papal Conclave to Commence Tuesday – WP
Pope Election to Begin on Tuesday – BBC
Cardinals Debate Qualifications for Pope – VOA
World
Amnesty Warns of Misuse of Traded Weapons – VOA
Africa
Al-Qaeda Base in Mali 'Dismantled' – BBC
Report Shows Bleak Progress in Improving African Women’s Health – VOA
DR Congo: New Rebel Leader Drops Challenge to President – VOA
UN in DR Congo 'Army Rape' Ultimatum – BBC
Kenyatta Wins Kenya Election – WP
Kenya Race Is Said to Have Winner, but Rival Won’t Concede – NYT
Kenya: Vote Count 'Gives Kenyatta Victory' – BBC
Americas
Venezuela Honors Late President Chavez – VOA
Dignitaries Pay Chávez Tribute, as Venezuelans Express Grief and Misgivings – NYT
Chavez Honored as Maduro is Sworn In – WP
Venezuela: Maduro Sworn In As Acting President – BBC
Dwindling Production Has Led to Lesser Role for Venezuela as Major Oil Power – NYT
Argentine Court Convicts Ex-Leader Menem – BBC
Asia / Pacific
China Urges Calm as North and South Korea Trade Barbs – USAT
China Warns Against Korea Escalation – BBC
S. Korea Warns North About Attack Threats – VOA
UN Sanctions May Play Into North Korean Propaganda – AP
South Korea Worried US Budget Battle Will Affect Joint Training – S&S
Philippines Seeking Peaceful Solution to Malaysian Sabah Conflict – VOA
Proposals to Update Indonesia’s Criminal Code Stir Controversy – VOA
Burma's NLD Faces Challenges at Historic Congress – VOA
Burma's NLD Holds First Congress – BBC
A Well Timed Pacific Pivot – WP opinion
Europe
Russia: Putin’s Risky Political Makeover – WP
Russian Scientists Might Have Found New Life Under Antarctic Ice – VOA
