20 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 Lawmakers, Experts Discuss Withdrawal of Troops from Afghanistan – VOA
Stavridis Shares NATO Perspective on Afghanistan, Syria – AFPS
Nato-Afghan Wardak Deal Announced – BBC
3rd Soldier Charged With Trying to Embezzle More Than $1M From Afghanistan – FO
German Court to Hear Afghan Tanker Attack Lawsuit – BBC
Syria
Islamic Law Comes to Rebel-Held Syria – WP
Syria Opposition Chooses US Technocrat to Lead Revolution – VOA
Syrian Opposition Promises Rule of Law in Rebel-Held Territory – Bloomberg
Stavridis: More Direct Engagement by US Could Turn Tide in Syria – S&S
UN: Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis ‘Dramatic Beyond Description’ – WP
Chemical Weapons Attack Reported in Syria – VOA
Syrians Trade Chemical Attack Claims – BBC
Syria and Activists Trade Charges on Chemical Weapons – NYT
Syrians Allege Chemical Attack, as US Says No Evidence of One – AP
Stavridis Shares NATO Perspective on Afghanistan, Syria – AFPS
Syria Crisis: UK Charities Start Appeal – BBC
Iraq
Anticipation High in Israel for Obama Visit – VOA
Iraq War’s 10th Anniversary Is Barely Noted in Washington – NYT
Sectarian Strains Pit Some Iraqis Against Their Own Leaders – NYT
Seeking Lessons From Iraq. But Which Ones? – NYT
A Decade Later, Stability Eludes Iraq – NYT
Iraqis’ Pain Never Abates as Attacks Kill Dozens – NYT
At Least 50 Killed in Iraq Attacks – VOA
Al-Qaida in Iraq Claims Deadly Attacks – AP
Al-Qaeda Claims Baghdad Bombings – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
Obama Set for Mideast Trip With Low Expectations for Breakthrough – VOA
In West Bank, Obama’s Visit Inspires More Doubt than Hope – WP
For Some Palestinians, Wariness on Eve of Obama Visit – NYT
President Obama's First Israel Visit – BBC
Remade Mideast Poses New Perils for Obama on Trip – AP
Saudi Arabia Arrests 18 for Spying – BBC
Bahrain 'Must Free Jailed Activists' – BBC
Egypt Arrests Former Libyan Officials in Cairo – VOA
Gaddafi Cousin Arrested in Egypt – BBC
Cyberwarfare
Cyberwar Manual Lays Down Rules for Online Attacks – AP
US Department of Defense
US Military Facility Explosion Claims 7 Marines – VOA
Mortar Explosion Kills 7 Marines; Pentagon Bans 60 mm Shell – AP
Seven Die in US Arms Depot Explosion – BBC
Number of Hunger Strikers at Guantanamo Grows to 24 – MH
Cuts Create ‘Difficult, Challenging’ Picture, Eucom Commander Says – AFPS
Furlough Choices Made; Notifications to Go Out Within Days – S&S
Missile Defenses Must Evolve With Threat, Northcom Chief Says – AFPS
Northcom Maintains Watch Over Homeland, Commander Says – AFPS
DOD Asks Congress to Aid Efficiency Efforts – AFPS
Aggressive Use of Craniectomy Keeps Ranger, Others Alive – S&S
Tuition Assistance Amendment a Casualty of Budget Push – S&S
Admiral: Navy Wants to Keep Tuition Assistance – AP
Obama Salutes Soldiers Who Served During Iraq War – AP
Who Is Really Hurt by Sequestration Defense Cuts? – TNY opinion
United States
Justice Dept. Drops Fight Against Tougher Rules for Accessing E-mail – WP
Costs of US Wars Linger for Over 100 Years – AP
Hillary Clinton's Hacked Benghazi Emails Sent to RT – RT
US Assault Weapons Ban Plan Dropped – BBC
Africa
Warlord's Surrender Could Herald New Chapter For Congo – VOA
Bosco Ntaganda, Congolese General – The Terminator – VOA
French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed – VOA
Al-Qaeda Kills French Mali Hostage' – BBC
After Constitution Vote, Zimbabwe Faces Human Rights Challenges – VOA
Zimbabwe Approves New Constitution – BBC
Kenya Civil Service Remains Neutral, Says Top Official – VOA
Al-Shabab Retakes Somali Town After Ethiopian Pullout – VOA
Americas
Southcom Chief Warns Budget Issues Could Affect National Security – AFPS
Guatemala Genocide Trial Begins – BBC
Asia / Pacific
Hagel Orders Review of Plans for Asia-Centric Military Strategy – S&S
US Contractor Accused of Spying for China Worked on Deterrence – AP
China Says It is Victim of Cyberattacks, Not Perpetrator – VOA
China’s Alleged Cyber Theft Detailed to US Lawmakers – VOA
China's Xi Jinping Meets with US Treasury Chief – VOA
Taiwanese Spies ‘Undermine US Confidence,’ Ex-Diplomat Says – WP
Carter: US, Philippines Enjoy ‘Longstanding’ Alliance – AFPS
South Korean Official: UN to Probe North's Violations – VOA
South Korea Probes Computer 'Attack' – BBC
Europe
If US Steps Back in Europe, Will Allies Step Forward to Fill Void? – S&S
Eucom Chief: NATO, European Partners Remain Critical – AFPS
Cyprus Rejects Bailout Deal, Bank Tax – VOA
Cyprus Holds Bailout Crisis Talks – BBC
The Administration Yanks a Missile that Upset Russia – WP editorial
A Cypriot Contagion? – WP opinion
South Asia
Pakistan: Pearl Family Hails Murder Suspect's Arrest – VOA
Pakistan: Suspect held in Daniel Pearl killing – WP
Pakistani Teen Shot by Taliban Begins School – VOA
Indian Legislators Pass Law Increasing Penalties for Rape – WP
