7 May 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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Afghanistan
Fighting Renews Along Afghan-Pakistani Border – VOA
Skirmish on Afghan-Pakistani Border – WP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
Israel Tries to Lower Tensions With Syria After Reports of Airstrikes – WP
Israel Takes Defensive Steps After Reported Strike in Syria – VOA
White House: Israel Has Right to Self-Defense – VOA
White House Holds Firm on Cautious Path in Syria Crisis – NYT
Israel Airstrikes Loom Over US Diplomacy on Syria – AP
Syria: Airstrikes Open Up ‘All Options’ – WP
Rebels Say Downed Helicopter Amid New Claims on Chemical Weapons – NYT
China Urges Restraint in Syria After Israeli Strikes – VOA
Iran Warns Syrian Rebels After Report of Shrine Desecration – NYT
Iran FM: Arabs Should Respond to Israeli Strikes– AP
Russia and US to Hold Syria Talks in Moscow – BBC
UN Panel: No Proof on Syria Nerve Gas Claim – VOA
Out of Line on Syria – WP opinion
Question Time on Syria – WP opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Israel and Turkey in Talks Over Deadly Flotilla Raid – NYT
Israel’s Netanyahu: Jewish People Capable of Own Defense – AP
Chinese President Meets with Palestinian Leader – VOA
Egypt: A Taste of Spring That Reeks of Tradition – NYT
US Department of Defense
Carter: Defense Industry Interests Align With Those of DOD – AFPS
General’s Promotion Blocked Over Dismissal of Verdict in Sexual Assault – WP
United States
US Hopes Russian on Boston Bombings Signals Future Collaboration – NYT
US Diplomat: Special Ops Were Held Back on Benghazi – WP
Kerry, Hagel Discuss National Security in Pentagon Meeting – AFPS
Boston Bombing Suspect's Friend Given Bail – VOA
Heritage Report Distorts Immigration Debate – WP editorial
What Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants Will Cost America – WP opinion
A Benghazi Bombshell – WP opinion
Hard Facts Cloud the Obama Presidency – WP opinion
United Kingdom
Lord Lawson Calls for UK to Exit EU – BBC
Africa
London Conference to Build on Progress in Somalia – VOA
UK to Host Somalia Peace Conference – BBC
Iranians Jailed For Life in Kenya – BBC
Tanzania Holds 4 Saudis Over Possible Link to Church Bombing – VOA
Saudis Held Over Tanzania Attack – BBC
Zambia Reassures South Africa over Diplomatic Relations – VOA
South Sudan Set to Resume Oil Exports – VOA
Indicted Kenyan Leader to Meet UK PM – BBC
ICC Postpones Trial for Kenyan Deputy President – VOA
Americas
Brazil to Hire 6,000 Cuban Doctors – BBC
Video of Police Hunt for Drug Trafficker Raises Concern in Brazil – NYT
From Jungle, Brazil Aims to Extend Its Reach – NYT
Guards Tried for 1996 Brazil Murder – BBC
Asia / Pacific
US Directly Blames China’s Military for Cyberattacks – NYT
DOD Report on China Details Military Modernization – AFPS
Pentagon Report: China Projecting Power – VOA
Iron Man Adds ‘Appealing to Chinese Censors’ to List of Superpowers – WP
Intelligence on North Korea, and New Leader, Remains Elusive – NYT
N. Korea a Major Focus of Obama Talks With S. Korean President – VOA
North Korea 'Moves Missiles From Coast' – BBC
UN Names 3 Members to Human Rights Probe in N.Korea – AP
Bank of China Cuts Off North Korea Trade Bank – AP
Turkey Sees Future in Asia With Joining SOC – VOA
Malaysian Opposition Cries Foul after Ruling Coalition Keeps Power – VOA
Close Election Leaves the Fate of Malaysia’s Premier Uncertain – NYT
Anwar Urges Malaysia Polls Protest – BBC
Europe
Kerry Heads to Russia for Talks – VOA
Russia: Thousands Protest in Moscow – WP
Russia: Thousands in Moscow Rally Against New Trials – NYT
Russians Turn Out to Protest Putin – VOA
NATO Secretary General Warns Europe on Defense Cuts – AFPS
Neo-Nazi Trial Opens in Germany – BBC
Trial Begins for a Neo-Nazi Suspect in Germany – NYT
Germany Struggles With Labor Shortage – WP
South Asia
Fighting Renews Along Afghan-Pakistani Border – VOA
Skirmish on Afghan-Pakistani Border – WP
Taliban Bomb Kills at Least 20 at a Pakistan Political Rally – NYT
Suicide Attack on Candidate Kills 12 in Pakistan – AP
Anti-Blasphemy Protests in Bangladesh Turn Violent – NYT
20 Killed in Clashes Between Bangladesh Police, Islamists – VOA
