19 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
Cyclical Nature of Afghan Fighting May Mask Deeper Trends – McClatchy
Army Officer May Face Murder Charges from Afghan Village Incident – TO
Syria
Syrian Rebels Pick US Citizen to Lead Interim Government – NYT
US Does Not Oppose Britain, France Arming Syrian Opposition – VOA
Syrian Warplanes Bomb Northern Lebanon – VOA
Deadly Delay on Syria – WP opinion
Middle East
Many Israelis Wary of Obama, But Are Ready to Listen During Visit – NYT
Netanyahu: Israel Ready for ‘Historic Compromise’ with Palestinians – WP
Obama to Leave for 'Very Important' Visit to Israel – VOA
Former Secretary of State Pessimistic on Mideast Prospects – VOA
Persian Gulf Remains Critical to US Interests, Dempsey Says – AFPS
Iranians Prepare for New Year with Hope, Worry – WP
In Iraq, Divisions Threaten to Set Back Progress – WP
Iraq: Decade After US Invasion, Torn Between Progress and Chaos – WP
10 Years Later, an Anniversary Many Iraqis Would Prefer to Ignore – NYT
Attacks Kills 23 in Iraq – VOA
Series of Bombs Kills at Least 50 in Baghdad, Police Say – NYT
Saddam's Specter Lives On in Iraqi Landmarks – AP
Jordan’s King Finds Fault With Everyone Concerned – NYT
Obama’s Israel To-Do list – WP editorial
Mideast Seeks New Commitment from Obama – WP opinion
A War, Before and After, Part 3 – NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
Budget Cutting Forces Pentagon to Look at Strategy Again – WP
Congress Rakes Bipartisan Position Against Military Cuts -WP
Hagel Orders Review of Plans for Asia-Centric Military Strategy – S&S
Dempsey Vows He, Chiefs Will ‘Lead Through’ Sequester – AFPS
10th Anniversary: Iraq War Changed Way US Army Trains – S&S
Army Judge in Fort Hood Massacre Case in Familiar Territory – LAT
US Says Hunger Strike Grows to 21 at Guantanamo – AP
Military Wary as Congress Again Wades Into Laws on Sexual Assault – McClatchy
Army and Marine Artillerymen Learn From Each Other – S&S
United States
China Surpasses UK as World’s Fifth Largest Arms Exporter – WP
Senators Protest Sequester Cuts, Shutdown Threat Looms – S&S
Study: Media Budget Woes Changing How Americans Get News – VOA
Whistle-Blowers Allege Wrongdoing at Miss. VA Center – AP
The Risks of US Retreat – WP opinion
United Nations
UN Arms Treaty Talks Resume – VOA
Africa
African Nations Move to Protect Migrant Rights – VOA
Rebel Surrender, a Boost to DRC Peace Process, Says Official – VOA
Wanted Congolese Rebel Leader Turns Himself In to US Embassy – NYT
French Hostages Held by Nigerian Sect in New Video – AP
Zimbabwe Appears Set for New Constitution – VOA
Bombs Strike Bus Station in Nigeria – NYT
Lawyers for Kenya's Kenyatta to Urge ICC to Drop Case – VOA
Car Bomb Kills 10 in Somali Capital – VOA
Car Bomb in Somali Capital Kills 10 – WP
Asia / Pacific
Pacific Command Contractor Charged with Spying – AP
China Cites Risk of New Tension as US Bolsters Missile Defenses – NYT
China: US Missile Defense 'Antagonizes' North Korea – S&S
Threats to Bring More Isolation to N. Korea – VOA
B-52s Flying During Joint US-South Korea Exercises – S&S
Burmese President Makes Historic Trip to Australia – VOA
Falling Out of Love With China – NYT opinion
Europe
NATO: US Plans for Missile Defense Won't Leave Europe Exposed – S&S
Russia Unmoved By US Missile Defense Plan Change – AP
Local Russian Hijab Ban Puts Muslims in a Squeeze – NYT
Cyprus Banks to Remain Closed Until Thursday – VOA
Cyprus Considers Change in Plan to Raid Bank Deposits – WP
Resistance in Cyprus Grows to Europe’s Bailout Plan – NYT
Turkey: Jailed Kurdish Rebel Leader Expected to Make Ceasefire Call – VOA
Vatican
New Pope Installed with Formal Mass – VOA
Pope Francis Calls for Service to ‘Poorest, Weakest’ – NYT
Catholic Church Inaugurates Pope Francis in Huge, Open-Air Mass – WP
Argentineans in Rome Celebrate Pope Francis – VOA
World Dignitaries Present at Vatican for Pope's Inaugural Mass – VOA
Argentina: Pope Francis Often Quiet on Clergy Sex Abuse Cases – WP
South Asia
Suspect in Daniel Pearl Killing Is Arrested in Pakistan – NYT
India Extends Restrictions on Italian Ambassador – VOA
