29 June 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
Watchdog Warns of Waste in Afghan Aircraft Buy – AP
US-Afghan Aircraft Deal 'Wasteful' – BBC
‘We Should Have Talked to Taliban’ Says Top British General – TG
Transfer of Afghan Detainees Begins – BBC
How I Gave the Taliban the Slip – BBC Magazine
Don’t Talk With the Taliban – NYT opinion
Syria
Syrian Rebels Claim to Control Most of City Where Protests Began – NYT
Syrian Rebels Capture Major Checkpoint in South – AP
France's Evidence of Chemical Weapons Use Increases – TT
Lebanese Army Faces Spillover From Syria's War – VOA
Syria Doubles Diesel Prices to Cut Cost of Subsidies – VOA
Egypt
Protests Heat Up Across Egypt – VOA
Rival Protests Throng Egyptian Streets as Nation Braces for Unrest – WP
Violence Erupts at Egypt Protests – BBC
Violence in Egypt Amid Warnings of Civil War – TT
American Killed in Egyptian Protests – WP
American Killed in Egyptian Clashes as Brotherhood Offices Attacked – TG
3 Die in Egypt as Unrest Spreads Across Country – NYT
American Among Dead as Egypt Violence Rages On – Reuters
Violence Flares in Egypt Before Weekend Protests – AP
Rival Demonstrations Across Egypt – BBC
Countdown to Tamarrod: A Second Revolution in Egypt? – VOA
From Egypt Petition Drive, a New Grassroot Wave – AP
Morsi’s Long Train of Abuse – WT opinion
Middle East / North Africa
US Ospreys and Air Tankers Put Iran in Israel's Reach – USAT
Kerry Back in Jerusalem After Talks with Abbas – VOA
Kerry’s Mideast Diplomacy Intensifies – NYT
With Marathon Talks, Kerry Shows Zeal on Middle East Peace Efforts – WP
Kerry Steps Up Shuttle Talks With Abbas and Netanyahu – Reuters
Kerry's Palate Gets Workout in Mideast Peace Talks – AP
Minister Says Iraq Isn't Heading to Civil War – AP
Bomb Blasts Kill Iraq Militiamen – BBC
Bombs in Iraq Kill 19 People – AP
Bombs Hit Iraq Funeral and Football Stadium, Killing 22 – Reuters
Lebanese Troops Disperse Sunni Protesters – AP
Qatari Doctor 'Beaten' in UAE Jail – BBC
Dangerous Divisions in the Arab World – NYT editorial
Obama's Mideast Muddle – WP opinion
US Department of Defense
Dempsey: Cyberattacks Could Prompt Conventional Response – AFPS
DOD Must Stay Ahead of Cyber Threat, Dempsey Says – AFPS
Dempsey: Cybercom Likely to Continue Gaining Prominence – AFPS
DOD Readies Elements Crucial to Cyber Operations – AFPS
Old Policies Inhibit Cyber Interoperability, Official Says – AFPS
Force Changes Bring Opportunities, Hagel Tells Troops – AFPS
DOD Contractors to Get New Whistleblower Protections – AFPS
Saving ‘Band of Brothers’ Regiment Goal of the 101st Airborne Division – AP
Commander: Morale in Manning's Unit Suffered – AP
United States
Stuxnet Leak Probe Targets Retired US General – VOA
US General 'Target' in Leak Probe – BBC
Leaks Damage National Security, NSA Director Says – AFPS
Nation Must Defend Cyber Infrastructure, Alexander Says – AFPS
As Immigration Goes to House, Backers Claim Broader Base – WP
Snowden's Father: Son Would Return for US Espionage Trial – VOA
Snowden Father Proposes Son's Return – BBC
Snowden's Options Appear to Narrow in Bid to Evade US Arrest – Reuters
Do You Wanna Know a Secret? – NYT opinion
The Criminal NSA – NYT opinion
A New Kind of American Power – WP opinion
United Kingdom
Date Set for Trial of Suspects in Soldier Killing – AP
Miliband Pledge on Veterans' Care – BBC
World
Middle-Class Rage Sparks Protests Around Globe – WP
Africa
Poll: Support for US Leadership Down in Africa – VOA
Obama in South Africa, Meets Zuma Saturday – VOA
Obama Faces Balancing Act in Africa Over Mandela Vigil – NYT
Obama in S. Africa Amid Mandela Vigils – BBC
S. Africa: Ex-Wife Sees 'Great Improvement' in Mandela – VOA
Obama Plays Down Expectations of Mandela Visit – VOA
Obama Says He’ll Defer to Family on Mandela Visit – NYT
Obama Rules Out Mandela 'Photo Op' – BBC
Mandela Death Could Roil South African Economy – VOA
ANC is Politicizing Mandela’s Hospitalization, Critics Say – WP
Senegal President Asks Obama for More Help Against Islamists – Reuters
Nigeria Villagers Die in Cattle Feud – BBC
Officials: Clash Kills 20 Militants in Nigeria – AP
Somali Islamist 'Not Surrendering' – BBC
UN Experts: Rwanda Army Officers Aiding M23 Rebels in Congo – Reuters
Fearing Death, Congo's 'Terminator' Fled With Help of Family – Reuters
Guinea Minister on Massacre Charges – BBC
Rights Group Accuses Central African Republic Rebels of Abuses – Reuters
In Africa, Competing With Beijing – NYT editorial
Americas
Former Mexican Governor Gets 11 Years for Taking Drug Bribes – NYT
In Key Mexican State, Opposition Leads in Poll for July Vote – Reuters
Mexico Leftist Party Leader Found Slain in Oaxaca – AP
Mexico: 2 Drop Out of Local Election Race After Killing – AP
Protest-Hit Brazil 'Missed Chance' – BBC
Analysis: Brazil's Mass Protests Peak, Ball in Politicians' Court – Reuters
Brazilian Politician Sent to Jail – BBC
Asia / Pacific
America's Pacific Force Structure Takes Shape – TD
Philippine Official: US Troops May Soon Return to Clark, Subic – MT
Philippine War Games Tied to US Pivot Strategy in Asia – ANN
Violence Erupts Anew in Volatile Western China Region – NYT
China Riots Death Toll 'Rises to 35' – BBC
China May be Softening Position on Dalai Lama – TT
China Sex Scandal Official Gets Prison for Bribery – VOA
US Ambassador Ends Visit to Tibet – VOA
Religious Leaders in Burma Tackle Issue of Hate Speech – VOA
Europe
Russia: Snowden’s Stay in Moscow Souring Relations with US – VOA
While NSA Leaker Stays in Hiding, Russian TV Builds Pedestal for Him – NYT
EU Set for Serbia Membership Talks – BBC
EU Gives Serbia Green Light to Start Membership Talks – VOA
Croatia's President: No Doubts on Joining EU – AP
France Places Four Suspected Islamists Under Investigation – Reuters
After Political Appointment in Bulgaria, Rage Boils Over – NYT
Turkish Security Forces Fire on Protest in Southeast, One Dead – Reuters
Cleric and 2 Others Arrested in Vatican Bank Inquiry – NYT
Vatican Monsignor Arrested in 20M Euro Plot – AP
South Asia
Bangladesh Criticizes US Trade Privilege Suspension – VOA
Bangladesh Anger at US Trade Move – VOA
Nepalese Army Officer Denies Torture Charges – AP
Obama Gets Tough on Bangladesh – NYT editorial
Bhutan Is No Shangri-La – NYT opinion
