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

SWJ Daily Roundup Tip Jar

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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