21 April 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
Informal Institute for National Security Thinkers and Practitioners
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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Boston Marathon Bombing
Boston Bombing Suspect in Custody After Week of Terror – VOA
Second Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Arrested – WP
Inquiry on Bombing Shifts to Suspect’s Russian Trip– NYT
Boston Marathon 'Bomber' Captured – BBC
After Capture, Questions Turn to Suspects’ Possible Motives – WP
Manhunt in Boston After Bombing Suspect is Killed – AP
Suspects With Foot in 2 Worlds, Perhaps Echoing Plots of Past – NYT
From Ocean of Evidence, Two Suspects Emerged – WP
Experts Caution Against Rushing to Conclusions in Boston Bombings – VOA
Bombing Probe Highlights Expansion of Surveillance – AP
Friends: Chechen Suspects in Boston Bombing Smart, Athletic – VOA
Chechen Brothers Suspected in Boston Bombings Grew Up as Refugees – VOA
Pro-Moscow Chechen Leader Blames US for Boston Bombing – Reuters
Interview Led Homeland Security to Hold Up Citizenship for One Brother – NYT
Security Revved Up for London Marathon – VOA
Russia's Chechnya Has Seen Decades of War, Rerror – AP
Boston Attacks Turn Spotlight on Troubled Region of Chechnya – NYT
In Battle of Security vs Privacy, Europe Has Different View than US – WP
Running for Boston at the London Marathon – WP
London Race: Tributes to Boston, Extra Security – AP
Bombing Suspects’ Immigration Story Adds Layer to Debate on Overhaul – NYT
Hunt for the Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects– S&S graphic display
Chechen War Expert: 'This is a Big Deal'– TBD opinion
The Boston Bombing and its Aftermath – Commentary opinion
Afghanistan
Reduced Security Blamed for Deadly Taliban Attack at NATO Base – WP
NATO, US Won't Continue Afghan Mission Without Forces Agreement – S&S
Audit Criticizes USAID on Power Project in Afghanistan – McClatchy
Kabul Welcomes German Military Plan to Stay, Taliban Issues Warning – DPA
Some Afghan Police Drawn to Poppy Trade to Boost Income – S&S
Task Force Works Toward Successful Transition in Afghanistan – AFPS
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
North Korea
US Offers Direct Korea Talks – WSJ
North Korea Demands End to UN Sanctions Before Talks – LAT
New Details on Disclosure Regarding North Korea – NYT
North Korea Is Said to Move Missiles – NYT
North Korea Issues New Threats Over Protests in South – Reuters
Iran Seeks to Export Oil to North Korea – AP
Young North Koreans Train to Seek 'Revenge on US' – AP
North Korea Moves Two More Missile Launchers – Reuters
Syria
Fierce Battles in Syria; US to Raise Aid to Rebels – AP
Kerry Says US Will Double Aid to Rebels in Syria – NYT
Kerry Says Doubling US Non-Lethal Aid to Syrian Opposition – Reuters
US Pledges to Double Nonlethal Aid to Syrian Rebels – WP
US Doubles Aid to Syrian Rebels, Who Want More – AP
US, Allies Seek to Boost Syrian Opposition – AP
US Poised for Prolonged Syrian Conflict – VOA
Clashes in Syria; Rebels Seek Foreign Intervention – AP
Battered by War, Syrian Army Creates Its Own Replacement – Reuters
Tensions High After Riot at Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan – NYT
Israel 'Will Act on Syria Weapons' – BBC
Syrian Rebels Say Allegations of Chemical Weapons Will Change Little – WP
UN Official: Will Take Decades to Rebuild Syria – VOA
Envoy Brahimi Urges UN Action on Syria – VOA
Opposition Leader Calls on Rebel Group to Renounce al-Qaida – McClatchy
Kerry Travels to Turkey for Syrian Opposition Meeting – VOA
Activists: Syrian Official Assassinated – VOA
Boston Bombings May Complicate US-Russian Diplomacy Over Syria – WP
Middle East / North Africa
Kerry Argues Against New Sanctions on Iran – LAT
Hagel: Israel, US See 'Exactly Same' Iran Threat – AP
US Arms Deal With Middle East Allies Clear Signal to Iran – Reuters
Iran Says it Will Remain Loyal to Nuclear Treaty – AP
Iran: Ahmadinejad’s Top Aide Ponders Run – WP
Report: 2 Iranian Pilots Killed in Fighter Crash – AP
Hagel’s First Middle East Trip to Seal Historic Arms Deal – AFPS
Next Stop in Hagel’s Charm Offensive: Israel – WP
Hagel on First Trip to Mideast as Pentagon Chief – AP
US Reaches Deal on Arms Sale to Allies – WP
US Finalizing Arms Sales to Israel, Arab Nations – AP
Iraq Faces Big Challenges in 1st Election Without US Troops – VOA
Iraqis Go to Polls for First Time Since US Pullout – AP
Iraq in First Vote Since US Pullout – BBC
Iraqis Counting Votes From Provincial Elections – AP
Israel: Gaza Militants Fired From Sinai Last Week – AP
Yemen Drone Strike Kills Two Suspected Militants – Reuters
Kenyans Line Up for Middle East Jobs Despite Record of Abuse – VOA
Thousands of Migrants Stranded in Yemen – VOA
Bahrain Protest Draws Thousands – BBC
Bahrain Protesters Battle Police – WP
Bahrain Hosts F1 Race Amid Tensions, Protests – Reuters
Egypt's Morsi Says He Plans Cabinet Reshuffle – VOA
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
After Long Period of Quiet, Guantanamo Grows Tense – AP
When to Call it ‘Terrorism’ – WP opinion
Keeping Taliban Fighters in Guantanamo Hurts US Interests – WP opinion
NATO
NATO Secretary General Details Asia Trip, Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – AFPS
US Department of Defense
Special Operations Missions to Require New Doctrine – ND
Services: Sequestration Will Affect Force Readiness – AFPS
Officials Brief Senators on Personnel Budget Issues – AFPS
Pentagon: Live Animal Testing Still Needed to Prevent War Deaths – S&S
Officials Look At Women Joining SEAL Teams, Special Forces – BI
Army Medical Command Panel Shut Down Over ‘Toxic’ Training Methods – S&S
Comptroller: Civilian Furloughs Still Under Review – AFPS
How Can e Save Money on Troops’ Pay and Benefits? – WP opinion
United States
Rescuers Continue Search at Texas Explosion Site – VOA
Rescuers Recover 14 Bodies From Texas Blast Site – VOA
Texas Explosion Deaths Rise to 14 – BBC
VA Expedites Decisions for Long-standing Claims – AFPS
VA Moves to Process Oldest Disability Claims First – McClatchy
Immigration and Fear – NYT editorial
The Rush to Condemn Bush – WP opinion
Africa
UN: Women Rarely Included in W. African Peace-Building – VOA
France Says 1,800 Mauritania Troops Headed to Mali – VOA
African Reinforcements for CAR – BBC
Child Soldiers Patrol Capital of Central African Republic – AP
South Sudan Army 'Killed Nurses' – BBC
South Sudan Women Jailed for Not Paying $7 Tax – VOA
Man Charged Over Nigeria Christmas Church Bombing – VOA
Nigeria Censors Documentary in Growing Crackdown – AP
French Cameroon Hostages Freed – BBC
Ivory Coast Coalition Partners Contest Local Elections – VOA
Americas
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro Sworn In – BBC
Venezuela Swears in New President – WP
Mixed Signal From Venezuela Election Body – AP
Rough Start to Post-Chavez Era Augurs Badly for Venezuela – Reuters
Argentines Rally Against Government – BBC
Guatemala Suspends Ex-Leader's Trial -BBC
Asia / Pacific
China's First Aircraft Carrier 'Preparing for First Long Distance Mission' – TT
Eight Anti-Corruption Activists Detained in China – VOA
China Criticizes US for its Human Rights Record – AP
China: Forced Confessions Draw Fresh Scrutiny – WP
Scores Die in Rural China Earthquake – BBC
Surviving China’s Latest Earthquake, but Afraid to Go Home – NYT
China Rushes Relief After Sichuan Quake Kills 180 – AP
More than 150 Dead, 3,000 Injured in China Earthquake – VOA
Vietnam, US Far Apart on Human Rights – AP
Indonesian President Heads to Burma During Heightened Sectarian Tensions – VOA
Burma’s Chance to Do Right By All – WP opinion
Europe
Spain Authorizes US Rapid Reaction Force in South – AP
Serbia, Kosovo Reach Tentative Deal on Relations – AP
EU Presses Serbia, Kosovo for Historic Accord – VOA
Serbia and Kosovo in Landmark Accord – BBC
EU Brokers Kosovo Deal, Opens Door to Serbia Accession – VOA
Kosovo PM Seeks Parliament Backing for Serbia Deal – AP
Israel Approves 'Open Skies' Deal With EU – AP
Napolitano Re-elected Italy's President – AP
South Asia
Pakistan’s Former Military Ruler Arrested – VOA
Musharraf Goes Before Pakistani Anti-Terror Court – WP
Ex-President of Pakistan Ordered Held 2 More Weeks – NYT
Pakistan: Musharraf in Custody for Two Weeks – BBC
Pakistan's Musharraf Vows to Fight After Arrest – AP
Pakistan's Musharraf to Remain in Custody – VOA
Pakistan: Musharraf Arrest May Fuel Power Clash – WP
India Emerges as New Frontier for Solar Power Developers – VOA
Renewed Anger in India After Reported Rape of 5-year-old – VOA
