16 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
Afghan Intelligence: Massive Truck Bomb Seized – AP
Huge Bomb Defused in Afghan Capital Kabul – BBC
Afghan Witnesses Visit JBLM to Prepare for Bales’ Court-Martial – TNT
Marine Faces Pre-Trial Hearing in Afghan Urination Incident – S&S
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
CIA Begins Sizing Up Islamic Extremists in Syria for Drone Strikes – LAT
EU Delays Decision to Arm Syrian Rebels – VOA
France’s Hollande Defends Syria Weapons Plan – BBC
Alawite Coast Loyal to Assad Regime – WP
Syria Regime Expands Use of Cluster Bombs – AP
Few Protests on 2nd Anniversary of Syrian Uprising – AP
The Coming Atrocity in Syria – WP opinion
Iran
Pentagon: Iranian Warplane Moves Against US Drone in Gulf – VOA
Middle East / North Africa
Obama to Prod Israelis, Palestinians on Peace Efforts – VOA
Israel Sees Obama Visit as Chance to Show Best Side – LAT
Americans Expect Little from Obama’s Middle East Trip – McClatchy
Obama in Mideast – Substance and Symbolism – VOA
Israel PM Netanyahu Signs Coalition Deal – BBC
Sunnis Who Backed Saddam Chafe Under Shiite Rule – McClatchy
Born in War and Poverty, Youth Don't Abandon Iraq – AP
Gunmen Kill 8 Iraqi Police Recruits – Reuters
Christians Say They Were Tortured in Libya – AP
Tunisia's Assembly Announces Elections for Fall – AP
Can Obama, Netanyahu Work it Out? – WP opinion
Five Myths About Iraq – WP opinion
Why Iraq's Reconstruction Failed – Atlantic opinion
US Department of Defense
Stavridis Spotlights Top National Security Issues – AFPS
General Discusses Parameters of Quadrennial Defense Review – AFPS
Expensive F-35 Fighter at Risk of Budget 'Death Spiral' – Reuters
USS Miami Arsonist Gets More than 17 Years in Prison – BDN
United States
Appeals Court Rejects CIA’s Argument Over Drone Operations – WP
Court Orders the CIA to Disclose Drone Data – NYT
NC Legislators Want Rules on Drone Use – N&R
Arizona Border Quiets After Gains in Security – NYT
Court Opposes FBI Surveillance Tool – WP
Fake War Hero Sentenced to Year in Prison – TT
United Kingdom
Study: Young Soldiers More Likely to Commit Violent Crimes – DPA
United Nations
Optimism Ahead of UN Arms Trade Conference – VOA
Kerry Says US Will be Cautious on Arms Trade Treaty – LAT
US Says It's Committed to Strong Arms Trade Treaty – AP
UN Takes on Violence Against Women – WP
UN Adopts Plan to Combat Violence Against Women – AP
UN's Ban to Name Ireland's Robinson as Key Africa Envoy – Reuters
Africa
Head of US Africa Command Warns of Islamic Threat – AP
Africom Helps Partner Nations Grow Capability, Ham Says – AFPS
UN: Civilians at Risk as CAR Rebels Advance – VOA
Development Improves in Ethiopia, But Just Slightly – VOA
Kenya PM Filing Election Challenge Saturday – VOA
Kenya Police Fire Teargas to Disperse Odinga Supporters – Reuters
Zimbabwe Votes in Key Referendum – BBC
Zimbabweans Start Voting to Adopt New Constitution – Reuters
Zimbabwe MDC Politician Attacked – BBC
South Africa Moves to Strengthen its Economic Standing – VOA
Malawi Treason Charge Minister Quits – BBC
Ugandan Marriage Bill Pits Women’s Rights Against Tradition – VOA
Americas
Vatican Rejects Claims of Pope’s Ties to Argentina’s ‘Dirty War’ – NYT
Vatican Defends Pope Against Argentina ‘Dirty War’ Accusations – WP
Vatican Denies Argentina Dirty War Allegations – BBC
Mexican Police Seize 9 Tons of Marijuana, Weapons – AP
Mexico: Police Probe Cancun Taxi Drivers' Link to Drugs – AP
Venezuelans Debate How to Preserve Chavez’s Legacy, and Body – WP
Venezuelans Flood Streets for Another Chavez Coffin Parade – Reuters
Asia / Pacific
US to Bolster Missile Defense to Deter Attack by N. Korea – NYT
US to Expand Missile Defense to Deter N. Korea – WP
US to Increase Missile Defense in Response to North Korea – S&S
US to Boost Nuclear Missile Defense to Counter N. Korea – BBC
Former US Diplomat Warns Of Intractable US-China Tensions – VOA
New Premier in China Faces Test on Economy – NYT
As Hong Kong Presses for More Democracy, Friction With Beijing – NYT
Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi Heckled at Mine Protest – VOA
Europe
Stavridis Defends US Presence in Europe – S&S
Stavridis: Europe Remains Strategically Vital to US – AFPS
Despite Setbacks, EU Leaders Upbeat on Economic Turnaround – VOA
Russian Legislator Accused of Treason After US Visit – NYT
German Officials Call for Limits to US Exercises after Damage – S&S
Italy's Parliament Convenes, Faces Stalemate – AP
South Asia
UN: US Drone Strikes Undermine Pakistan's Sovereignty – WP
UN Official Says US Drones Breach Pakistan’s Sovereignty – NYT
UN: Pakistan 'Does Not Sanction' US Drone Strikes – BBC
In Pakistan Most Civilian Drone Deaths 'From Faulty Information' – VOA
Pakistan: Concern Over Violence Grows in Karachi – NYT
24 Soldiers Killed in Road Accident in Pakistan – AP
India Airports on Alert Over Italy Ambassador Mancini – BBC
Rebels Kill Indian Border Guard, Wound 3 Others – AP
We're Blowing the War in Waziristan – FP opinion
