18 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
Arrest Made in Contract Fraud that Endangered Troops – S&S
Kabul: Paved Streets a Rarity in Vast Web of Ruts and Potholes – WP
Syria
Syria Rebels Appear to Make Big Weapons Seizure – VOA
Syrian Rebels Break Blockade of Homs – WP
Syria Opposition to Set Up Interim Government – AP
Pro-Assad Hackers Hit Human Rights Watch – WP
War in Syria Hurts Lebanese Tourism Sector – VOA
Iraq
Rare Bombings in Iraq's Basra Kill 10 People – VOA
Iraq Car Bomb Kills 10 Near Basra – BBC
2 Car Bombs Kill 9 in Southern Iraq – AP
In Aftermath of Iraq War, Pain and Patriotism Endure – KCS
10 Years On, Iraq Still Grapples with War's Legacy – AP
Families Try to Find Peace After Losing Family Member in Iraq War – CLE
Saddam's Specter Lives On in Iraqi Landmarks – AP
How Will the Iraq War be Remembered? – BND opinion
In the Aftermath of Iraq, Pain and Patriotism Endure – KCS opinion
Iraq Debate Still Contaminated with Myths – FP opinion
Never Forget: Iraq Was Breach of Trust – OS opinion
A War, Before and After, Part 2 NYT opinion
Iran
Iran Stays Defiant Despite Serious Toll of Sanctions – WP
Iran Launches Destroyer in Caspian Sea – AP
Iran to Try 18 Over Killing of Nuclear Scientists – AP
Albania Offer for Asylum to Iranian Group Rejected – AP
Iran May Be Ready to Deal – NYT opinion
Why Iran May Be Ready to Deal – NYT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Obama’s Trip to Israel Aims to Fix Earlier Missteps – WP
Obama Aim: Keep Mideast Troubles From Boiling Over – AP
Israeli Premier Names New Defense Minister – AP
Obama’s Visit to Israel Renews Effort to Free Spy – NYT
Backers of Israeli Settlers Stake Claim in Netanyahu Cabinet – Reuters
Palestinian Ends Fast After Plea Deal – AP
Sunni Sheikhs Beaten Up, Testing Lebanon Peace – Reuters
UAE Makes Huge Investment in Education and Technology – NYT
US Department of Defense
For Millions Who Served in Last Decade, Scars are Lifelong – McClatchy
Army Leaders Aim to Ensure No Shortcuts in Training Amid Budget Cuts – FO
DOD Report: F-35 Training Premature – NFDN
2ID Commander Cracks Down After Recent Rash of Misconduct – S&S
Pics: USS Guardian Cut to Pieces From Reef in the Philippines – S&S
United States
Mixed Messages on Potential US Budget Pact – VOA
The Internet is a Surveillance State – CNN opinion
What Makes Us Great – WP opiion
Five Myths About a Government Shutdown – WP opinion
Drones, Ethics and the Armchair Soldier – NYT opinion
United Nations
UN Revives Effort on Pact to Regulate Arms Trade – NYT
Africa
Terror Haven in Mali Feared After French Leave – NYT
Zimbabwe Clampdown Continues as Referendum Count Underway – VOA
Zimbabwe Arrests Opposition Officials and Human Rights Lawyer – NYT
Kenya: Kenyatta to Challenge ICC Case – BBC
Central Africa Republic Rebels Issue Ultimatum, Detain Ministers – Reuters
Sudan Military Members Go on Trial for Alleged Coup Attempt – Reuters
Somalia: Car Bomb Explodes Near Bus in Mogadishu; 7 Dead – AP
Car Bomb Kills at Least 10 Near Somali Presidential Palace – Reuters
Somali Court Frees Journalist Jailed for Reporting Rape – VOA
Somalia Frees Rape Row Journalist – BBC
Zambian Ex-Leader Seeks Clarification After Summons – VOA
Americas
Venezuela Election Rivals Clash Over Crime – Reuters
Peru: Lima Mayor 'Survives Recall Vote' – BBC
In Brazil, a Mix of Racial Openness and Exclusion – AP
Asia / Pacific
Carter Visits Asia to Discuss Common Security Challenges – AFPS
Carter, Japanese Counterpart Discuss Common Issues – AFPS
Nine JPAC Teams in Vietnam, Laos to Search for MIAs – S&S
China's Premier Rejects US Hacking Accusations – VOA
China Becomes World's Fifth Largest Arms Exporter – AP
Chinese Leader Seeks Cleaner, More Efficient Government – VOA
China’s President Promises ‘Renaissance,’ More Equitable Society – WP
China’s New Premier Says He Seeks a Just Society – NYT
Domestic Issues Paramount for China's New Premier – VOA
North Korea Threatens Japan with Attack – VOA
Senior US Official Warns N. Korea, Reassures S. Korea – AP
S. Korean Police to Arrest Suspect in Stabbing of US Troops – S&S
No Nukes on the Korean Peninsula – NYT opinion
Europe
Russia Unmoved by US Missile Defense Plan Change – AP
Turkey: Kurdish Rebel Leader Expected to Make Ceasefire Call – Reuters
Turmoil in Cyprus Over a Bailout Rattles Europe – NYT
Cyprus MPs in Bailout Crisis Session – BBC
Reforming Europe – WP opinion
Vatican
Starting a Papacy, Amid Echoes of a ‘Dirty War’ – NYT
Pope Francis Urged to Reform Vatican’s Dysfunctional Government – WP
Delicate Diplomacy: Pope Meets Argentine President – AP
South Asia
India: Italy Envoy Has 'No Legal Immunity' – BBC
India Extends Ban on Departure of Italian Envoy – AP
Indian Police Arrest 5 Over Swiss Tourist's Rape – VOA
Six Held in India Over Rape of Swiss Woman – BBC
Pakistani Militants Attack Court Complex – AP
