22 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
Political Tensions Impact Special Ops Negatively in Afghan District – S&S
Coalition Plays Down Afghan Reports of Major Battle in Helmand – NYT
Karzai to Discuss Enhancing Defense Ties with India – VOA
India Offers More Aid for Rebuilding Afghanistan – AP
Group Taking Politics and Military Strategy to Same Extremes – NYT
Afghan Women 'Jailed Over Morals' – BBC
Group: More Afghan Women Jailed for 'Moral Crimes' – AP
Afghan Students Protest Women's Rights Decree – AP
Afghan Women's Rights in Peril, Group Says – LAT
Torture Victim’s Body Found Near US Base, Afghans Say – NYT
Afghan Interpreters to Get UK Visas – BBC
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
Syria Opposition Signals Tough Line on Peace Talks – AP
Iran, Hezbollah Support for Syria Complicates Peace-Talk Strategy – NYT
Iranian Soldiers Fighting for Assad in Syria – WP
Syrian Forces and Hezbollah Fighters Press Assault on Key City – NYT
Syria, Israel Exchange Fire Across Cease-Fire Line – LAT
Syria and Israel in Exchange of Fire – BBC
Israel Warns Syria to Halt Attacks After Exchange – WP
Kerry in Oman to Discuss Syria Peace Conference – VOA
Kerry Mideast Talks on Syria to Include Russian Call for Involving Iran – VOA
Past Differences Hamper US-Russian Efforts to Help Syria – VOA
Spain Backs Sending Defensive Arms to Syria Rebels – AP
Syria Reaches Crucial Test – WP opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Wave of Violence Continues in Iraq – VOA
Fresh Bombings in Iraq 'Kill 23' – BBC
Attacks in Iraq Kill Over 40, Sectarian Tensions High – Reuters
Diplomats: Iran Acts to Expand Sensitive Nuclear Capacity – VOA
Saudi Arabia Detains 10 More in Iran Spying Case – VOA
Saudi Arabia Arrests 10 Spy Suspects – BBC
Diplomats: Iran Acts to Expand Sensitive Nuclear Capacity – VOA
Iran Bars Candidacies of Rafsanjani, Ahmadinejad Aide – VOA
A Founder of Iranian Revolution Barred From Office – NYT
Iran Disqualifies Rafsanjani From Race – WP
Iran Disqualifies 2 High-Profile Presidential Candidates – LAT
Key Pair Barred from Iran Election – BBC
Iran's Ahmadinejad Says Will Challenge Ally's Ban From Election – Reuters
Iran: Riot Police Return to Tehran's Streets – WP
Iranians Face New Internet Curbs Before Election – VOA
Saudi Arabia Executes 5 Yemenis, Displays Bodies – AP
Sinai Security Hostages 'Freed' – BBC
Militants Release Seven Egyptians Kidnapped in Sinai – Reuters
Tell Me How This Ends – NYT opinion
US Department of Defense
Fort Hood Suspect Paid $278,000 Since 2009 Shooting – S&S
Two Defense Contractors Sentenced in Navy Bribery Scheme – LAT
Troops to See 1.8 Percent Pay Raise if Proposed Budget Bill Passes – S&S
Marine Corps Commandant, Legal Staff Targeted in IG Complaint – MCT
Parts of Bradley Manning Trial to be Closed to Public – WP
Fort Jackson Commander Suspended, Faces Adultery Charges – AP
Army General Suspended After Fight with Mistress – WP
United States
Debate Aside, Drone Strikes Drop Sharply – NYT
Petraeus Had Key Role in Benghazi Talking Points – WP
White House Says Reporters Should Not be Prosecuted – WP
Rescuers Dig for Survivors After Deadly US Tornado – VOA
National Guard Deployed to Help with Oklahoma City Tornado Rescue – S&S
House Passes Bill on Lying About Military Medals – AP
Bin Laden Burial Pictures Will Stay Secret – WP
Immigration Overhaul Wins Panel’s Backing in the Senate – NYT
Obama, the Media and National Security – NYT opinion
Africa
Obama To Visit Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania – VOA
Clashes Continue in Eastern DRC Ahead of UN Chief Visit – VOA
Nigeria Seeks Help from Niger in Battle with Militants – VOA
Nigeria to Free 'Terror' Women – BBC
Group to Take Nigeria Government to International Court – VOA
Emergency Response Grows in Chad – VOA
Americas
Mexico: With Soldiers’ Return to Michoacan, Drug War Circles Back – WP
FARC Rebel in Colombia Explains Why He Wanted Out – LAT
Guatemala: Montt's Genocide Conviction Annulled – BBC
Genocide Trial of Guatemalan Ex-Dictator May Have to Restart – NYT
Guatemala Full of Questions After Genocide Conviction Annulled – LAT
Protesters Hurl Firebombs as Chile Leader Speaks – AP
Bolivia Law Backs Morales Third Term – BBC
Asia / Pacific
Chinese Hackers Who Breached Google Gained Access to Sensitive Data – WP
US Urged to Allow Counterattacks on Chinese Hackers – NYT
Chinese Premier Looks to Boost Economic, Political Ties – VOA
North Korea Leader Sends Envoy to China – BBC
North Korean Leader Sends Envoy to China – NYT
North Korea Sends Top Kim Jong-Un Aide to Beijing – Reuters
State Media Shows North Korea Has New Military Chief – AP
Defectors Accuse North of Stirring Unrest During 1980 S. Korea Uprising – VOA
A Living Memory of Bonds Between Burma, US – S&S
Burma President Ends US Trip With Trade Deal – VOA
Burmese President to Meet with US Lawmakers – VOA
Seven Muslims Convicted of Killing Buddhist Monk in Burma – VOA
Muslims Linked to Riots Given Prison Terms in Burma – NYT
UN Urges Action to End Child Soldiers in Burma – AP
Hundreds Seek Compensation in Japan Nuclear Crisis – AP
In Burma, a Glimmer of Hope – WP editorial
China’s Brutal One-Child Policy – NYT opinion
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan Bent on Evicting US Air Base in 2014 – AP
Europe
Russia Says Senior Islamist Insurgent Killed – VOA
Russian Billionaire Lebedev Pleads Not Guilty in Court – VOA
Aide Charged With Abuse of Power in Georgia – NYT
Turkey Seeks to Benefit From Islamic Banking Sector – VOA
South Asia
