24 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
Austin: Afghanistan, Engagement Remain Centcom Priorities – AFPS
Equipment Drawdown from Afghanistan an ‘Enormous’ Undertaking – S&S
US Prepares for Transfer of Strategic Base to Afghans – S&S
US and Afghanistan Reach Deal on Prison Transfer – NYT
US Settles Dispute with Afghanistan on Facility Holding Taliban Prisoners – WP
US, Afghanistan OK Detention Center Transfer – AP
58 Killed in Afghanistan Violence – DPA
Brutal Horseback Game of Buzkashi Reclaims Fans – S&S
Syria
Rebels Seize Air Defense Base in Southern Syria – WP
Syria Rebels Seize Southern Base, Border Area – Reuters
Funeral Held for Top Syrian Cleric – VOA
Slain Syrian Cleric's Burial at Islamic Site Sparks Controversy – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Hope, Skepticism Follow Obama’s Mideast Trip – WP
Obama Shows Talent for Arm-Twisting, Raises Hopes on Peace Effort – NYT
Israel Says Syria Reason for Restoring Turkey Ties – AP
Obama Leaves Jordan at End of Middle East Tour – VOA
Obama, Jordan's King Discuss Syria Refugees, Extremist Risks – VOA
US Clout Wanes in Iraq, Impeding Political Efforts – WP
Clashes in Lebanon as PM Mikati's Resignation Accepted – Reuters
3 Killed in Assassination Attempt on Yemeni Rebel Negotiator – Reuters
Bahrain Blocks Marches for Jailed Rights Activist – AP
Saudi Arabia's Top Cleric Criticizes Twitter Users – AP
After Violence, Egypt Groups Blame Each Other – AP
The Nuclear Threat from Iran Is Growing – FPRI R&A
Everything You Wanted to Know About Iran's Air Power – IP R&A
Far-Reaching American Legacy in Iraq Debated – VOA
The Iraq War, Ten Years Later – NR editorial
Lebanon Is Collapsing – GN editorial
Obama Gave Netanyahu a Green Light for War – Fox opinion
Israel: Bits, Bytes and Bombs – NYT opinion
Iraq Spurred America's Mideast Apathy – DS opinion
The Obama Era, Brought to You by the Iraq War – NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
Leaders Must Prepare Troops for Society, Battaglia Says – AFPS
Male or Female, Gender Doesn’t Matter at Grueling Army Course – USAT
Automatic Cuts Are Felt at Nation’s Air Shows – NYT
Who Wouldn’t Want to be a US Air Force Fighter Pilot? – Janes opinion
United States
US Senate Passes First Federal Budget in 4 Years – VOA
Senate Passes $3.7 Trillion Budget, Its First in 4 Years – NYT
Fight for FBI Site Puts New Focus on Secret CIA Facility – WP
Iron Man Meets HULC as Lockheed Enters Exoskeletons Race – Bloomberg
What Hiring Freeze? Federal Job Openings Continue to be Posted – BS
US Issues 1M Green Cards, 757K New Citizens – VOA
Africa
Mali: France Confirms Death of al-Qaida Commander Abou Zeid – VOA
France Confirms the Death of a Qaeda Leader in Mali – NYT
France Confirms Death of Al-Qaida Chief Abou Zeid – AP
Central African Republic Rebels Move Into Capital – VOA
Central African Republic Rebels Gain – WP
CAR Rebels 'Enter Capital Bangui' – BBC
Rebels Push Into Capital in Central African Republic – Reuters
Suspected Islamists Kill 25 in Northeast Nigeria – Reuters
Deadly Attacks on Nigeria Town – BBC
Congolese Warlord in Custody at The Hague – VOA
For Half of South Sudanese, No Clean Water – VOA
Americas
Once-Vibrant City Struggles as Panama Races Ahead on Wave of Prosperity – NYT
Mexican Police Officers Gunned Down in Guerrero State – Reuters
US Aids Honduran Police Despite Death Squad Fears – AP
Key US Decision on Cuba Terror-Designation Coming – AP
Asia / Pacific
Carter: Asian Defense Leaders Will Feel US Rebalance to Region – AFPS
Soviet Union Lives On in Chinese Leaders’ Minds – WP
China’s Leader Argues for Cooperation With Russia – NYT
China Leader Xi Hails Russia Ties – BBC
In Russia, New Chinese Leader Xi Warns Against Meddling – Reuters
Burma Army Patrols Riot-Struck City – VOA
Europe
French Mother on Trial for Son Jihad’s T-shirt – WP
Reports: Kurdish Rebels in Turkey to Heed Call for Peace – AP
Kurdish Rebels Declare Formal Ceasefire With Turkey – Reuters
Cyprus Makes Fitful Progress Toward Deal on Bailing Out Banks – NYT
'Significant Progress' in Cyprus – BBC
Russian Exile Berezovsky Dies in UK – BBC
Car Bomb Defused Near Northern Ireland Border – AP
Northern Irish Police Defuse Car Bomb Near G8 Venue – Reuters
Europe Bows Before German Imperium – TT opinion
Cyprus Is Going to Shake the World – FT opinion
South Asia
Ex-Pakistani Strongman Vows Return Ahead of Vote – AP
Pakistan: Musharraf Gets Bail Ahead of Return – BBC
Pakistan Ex-President Says Deal Avoids Homecoming Arrest – Reuters
Pakistani Taliban Threatens Musharraf With Death – VOA
Cricket Star Makes Play for Parliament – WP
Pakistani Cricket Star Is Election Wildcard – AP
Italian Marines Return to India to Face Murder Charges – LAT
In India, Women’s Issues Are Finally Out Front – NYT opinion
