26 March SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
Defense, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Economics, & More
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USNI Daily – Real Clear Defense – Real Clear World
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 – Kings of War
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
Have Americans Forgotten Afghanistan? – TA
Kerry Makes Surprise Visit to Afghanistan – VOA
Kerry, Karzai Meet to Repair Relations – WP
Kerry in Afghanistan to Prod Karzai on Future Ties – AP
Kerry Meets Again With Afghan President Karzai – AP
US Hands Over Parwan Prison to Afghans Despite Concerns – S&S
Amid Fears of Releases, US Cedes Prison to Afghanistan – NYT
Karzai Has Nothing but Praise for US Upon Prison Transfer – NYT
5 Afghan Police Killed in Suicide Attack – AP
Officials Confirm Deaths of Taliban Leaders in Helmand – AFPS
Most Aussie Troops to Leave Afghanistan This Year – AP
"Mission Accomplished?" – BBC Panorama opinion
Syria
Syrian Rebels Advance, Oblivious to Infighting – AP
Blast Wounds Syria Rebel Commander – BBC
Syria's Alkhatib Explains Why He Quit as Rebel Head – Reuters
Activists Urge Syrian Opposition Leader to Drop Resignation – Reuters
Syrian Opposition Takes Syria's Seat at Arab Summit – Reuters
Mortars Hit Central Damascus Square; At Least One Killed – NYT
Jordan Closes Main Border Crossing with Syria – Reuters
UN Reducing International Staff in Damascus – AP
Qatar Emir Seeks U.N. Action on Syria Bloodshed – Reuters
In Syria, America’s Fractured Hopes – WP opinion
Time to Give the Syrian Rebels Air Power – TN opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Israel’s Prisoner X Said to Have Exposed Spies – NYT
Israel to Resume Tax Payments to PA – BBC
Israel Restores Tax Rransfers to Palestinians – WP
Saudi Arabia 'Threatens Skype Ban' – BBC
Oman Sultan Frees Blogger Activists – BBC
Al Qaeda in North Africa Appoints New Chief – WT
Arrest of Anti-Islamist Figures Is Ordered in Egypt – NYT
Egypt Top Prosecutor Orders Arrest of 5 Activists – BBC
Egypt Orders Arrests of Activists – Reuters
Egypt Prosecutor Orders Arrests of Activists – AP
Rise in Egypt Sex Assaults Sets Off Clash Over Blame – NYT
Abducted Israeli, Norwegian Set Free in Egypt – AP
Egypt Extradites 2 Gadhafi-Era Officials to Libya – AP
Libyan Ambassador to US Resigns – WT
Libya FM: Gadhafi Family Granted Oman Asylum – AP
The High Costs of a War with Iran – TNI opinion
US Department of Defense
From Iraqi Translator…to US Army Trucker – Time
Consultant Hired to Protect Virginia from Base Closures – VP
Sinclair Returns to Fort Bragg Court this Week with New Lawyers – FO
Top Military Images for 2012 – S&S
Plumbing the Quantico Killings – Time opinion
United States
Espionage Case Illustrates What FBI Calls ‘Insider Threat’ – NYT
Suspect Tied to African, Yemen Militants Pleads Guilty to US Charges – Reuters
Hunt for Bogus War Heroes Uncovers Thousands of Hoaxers – NBC
United Kingdom
Head of UK Domestic Spy Agency to Step Down – AP
Post-Mortem Shows Russian Tycoon Died From Hanging – AP
Glance: Other Russians Whose Deaths Have Rocked UK – AP
United Nations
Rights Groups Slam New UN Arms Trade Treaty Draft – Reuters
Africa
Chinese President Hails Ties with Africa on Tanzania Visit – VOA
New Chinese Leader Offers Africa Assurance and Aid – NYT
CAR Rebels Announce Plans for Power Sharing Government – VOA
President of Central African Republic Surfaces in Cameroon – NYT
France Says Troops in Central Africa Kill Two Indian Citizens – Reuters
C. African Republic President Flees to Cameroon – AP
Ethiopia Says Foils Somali Rebel Plot to Seize UN Staff – Reuters
EU Suspends Most Zimbabwe Sanctions – VOA
Zimbabwe Court Frees Rights Lawyer – AP
Armed Men Kidnap 31 Displaced People in Sudan's Darfur – Reuters
Kenya Court: Partial Recount in Presidential Vote – AP
Rwandan Warlord to Appear at International Court – AP
BRICS Raises South Africa's Profile as Economic Gateway – VOA
Americas
Falklands Lawmakers: 'No Desire to be Governed by Argentina' – CNN
Venezuelan Leader Warns of Sabotage Plans – AP
Supporters of Guatemalan Ex-Dictator Deny Genocide – AP
Haiti PM: Official Slain in Drive-By Killing – AP
Haiti Splashes Slum With Psychedelic Colors – AP
Asia / Pacific
N. Korea Orders Artillery to Be Combat Ready, Targeting US Bases – NYT
North Korea Puts Artillery Forces at Top Combat Posture – AP
US Wants EU to Put North Korean Bank on Sanctions List – Reuters
A Photo that Makes North Korea Look a Lot Less Scary – WP
Africa Courts, Worries About Chinese – WP
China to Buy 24 Russian Fighters, 4 Subs – BBC
Vietnam Accuses China of Firing on Fishing Boat – AP
Communal Rioting Spreads in Burma – BBC
Worries Over Violence Prompt Shutdown in Burma – NYT
Death Toll From Myanmar Religious Riots Up to 40 – AP
Burma to Relocate Residents of Contested Areas – NYT
Rising Drug Trade Threatens Burma's Aspirations – AP
War in Asia Is Closer than You Think – TT opinion
Europe
US Army Europe Training Deployments Survive Budget Ax – S&S
France Not Eager for US-Europe Trade Agreement – NYT
Top EU Official: Cyprus Bank Rescue New Template – AP
Trouble From Cyprus Deal Could Linger for Eurozone – AP
Russian Prosecutors Search Moscow Amnesty International Office – VOA
Russian Authorities Raid Amnesty International Office – NYT
Russia Backstops Cyprus Bailout Despite Anger – VOA
In Italy, Arrivederci to Politics as Usual – WP
Georgian Parliament Curbs Powers of Rival President – Reuters
Conservative Group Wins Macedonia Local Elections – AP
For Cyprus, a Better Bad Deal – NYT editorial
South Asia
Hindu Nationalist to Reset Image in Bid to Lead India – WP
Drama Greets Media at Rape Trial, Most-Watched Case in India – WP
Transition Time in Pakistan – TH editorial
