30 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
Britain's Cameron Visits Afghanistan to Spur Taliban Peace Talks – VOA
Britain's Cameron in Thwarted Afghan Peace Talks Push – Reuters
Britain's Cameron Pushes Peace in Afghanistan – Reuters
West 'Should Have Talked to Taliban' – BBC
Advisers Strive for Cooperation Among Afghan Units – AP
Karzai: Taliban Attack Won't Stop Peace Process – AP
Syria
Taking Outsize Role in Syria, Qatar Funnels Arms to Rebels – NYT
Air Strikes Shake Syria City of Homs – BBC
Syrian Army, Backed by Jets, Launches Assault on Homs – Reuters
Syrian Fighter Jets Hit Central City of Homs – AP
3 German Aid Workers Missing in Syria for 45 Days – AP
Egypt
Egypt, Its Streets a Tinderbox, Braces for a Spark – NYT
Fearing Bloodshed, Rival Cairo Protests Steel Selves for Sunday – Reuters
Egyptian Group Accuses US of Conspiring to Keep Morsi in Power – WP
US Closely Watching Political Unrest in Egypt – VOA
Obama Says Embassy Security a ‘Priority’ in Egypt – WT
US Eyes Cairo Embassy Security Amid Unrest that Killed American – AP
Obama: US Working to Protect Embassy in Cairo – AP
US Travel Warning Over Egypt Clashes – BBC
Egypt Group: 22 Million Signatures Against Morsi – AP
Egypt Prepares for Worst Ahead of Sunday Protest – AP
American Student, 21, Killed in Egypt Demonstrations – LAT
Md. Student Killed in Egyptian Protests – WP
American Killed in Egypt Taught English to Children – NYT
Egypt Doesn't Need a Second Revolt – TI editorial
A Second Egypt Revolution Is Brewing – CSM opinion
Iran
President-Elect of Iran Says He Will Engage With the West – NYT
Iran's Conservatives Watch Influence Slip – WP
Incoming Iranian President Vows to Pursue Moderate Course – LAT
Iran's Rouhani Hints Will Balance Hardline, Reformist Demands – Reuters
Iran's President-Elect: Nation Voted for Change – AP
Iran Confirms Detention of Slovak Nationals – AP
Iran's Foreign Policy of Terror Revealed – MH opinion
Israel / Palestinians
Kerry Holds More Talks With Palestinian President – VOA
Kerry Extends Israel Trip Amid Speculation on Peace Talks – NYT
Kerry Extends Marathon Peace Effort in the Middle East – WP
With Tireless Efforts, Kerry Shows Zeal on Middle East Peace Efforts – WP
Kerry Conducts Shuttle Mideast Diplomacy – AP
Kerry Extends Middle East Peace Mission – Reuters
Israelis and Palestinians Downbeat as Kerry Extends Peace Bid – Reuters
Israel Shows No Signs of Yielding to Palestinians – AP
No Breakthrough After Kerry Meets Abbas – Reuters
Israel Talks With Palestinians Unlikely Despite Kerry Bid – Reuters
Israel Lawmaker Emerging as Main Foil to Netanyahu – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Bombs Target Soccer Players, Spectators in Iraq – Reuters
Market Bomb, Shooting Kill 7 in Iraq – AP
Bombings, Shooting Kill 11 in Iraq – AP
Tunisia Puts Off Vote to Ban Ex-Regime Figures – AP
The Next War US Must Wage in the Mideast – FP opinion
US Department of Defense
Active vs. Guard: An Avoidable Pentagon War – BD
United States
Snowden Leaks Give Edge to US Rivals, Officials Say – LAT
Terrorists Harder to Track After Snowden's Leaks, Officials Say – LAT
After Leaks, Obama Leads Damage Control Effort – NYT
Susan Rice: Snowden Leaks Haven't Weakened Obama – AP
Snowden's Father: Son Would Return for US Espionage Trial – VOA
Snowden's Options Appear to Narrow in Bid to Evade US Arrest – Reuters
Judges in Secret Court Upset With Their Portrayal – WP
US Immigration Bill Facing Tough House Opposition – VOA
American Power and the Rise of the Rest – WP opinion
United Kingdom
Cameron Pledges Afghan Memorial – BBC
Shadow of Soldier's Death Lingers as Britain Toasts Troops – Reuters
Africa
Obama Wants Increased Trade, Jobs for Africa – VOA
Obama to Announce New Power Initiative for Africa – AP
Obama Says Not Threatened by China Focus on Africa – AP
Obama: US 'Not Threatened' by China's Surge in Africa – Reuters
Obama Tells African Leaders to Follow Mandela's Example – AP
Unable to Visit With Mandela, Obama Honors His Legacy – VOA
Obama Praises Mandela 'Inspiration' – BBC
S. Africa Visit by Obama Overshadowed by Mandela Vigil – VOA
Obama Encounters Protests, Praise on South Africa Visit – VOA
Obama Visits Mandela's Family – VOA
Obama Meets With Family of Nelson Mandela – WP
Meeting With Family, Obama Calls Mandela an Inspiration – NYT
Commission: Reports Nigerian Troops Kill Civilians – AP
3 Dead, 25 Hurt After C. African Republic Protest – AP
Somalia Clan Leader Tightens Grip on Strategic Port City – Reuters
Somalia: UN, Mogadishu Call for Kismayo Ceasefire – VOA
Somalia: Top Islamist Flown to Mogadishu – BBC
Detained Somali Islamist Commander Flown to Mogadishu – Reuters
Five Dead in Somali Port City as Leadership Dispute Rages – Reuters
Dozens Feared Dead in Fighting for Control of Somali Port City – Reuters
Sudan Protesters, Opposition Call for Bashir Ousting – Reuters
Mandela and Obama – NYT opinion
Americas
Local Candidate From Mexico's Ruling Party Shot in Oaxaca – Reuters
US Urges Ecuador to Deny Snowden Asylum – VOA
Biden Asks Ecuadoran President to Reject Asylum Bid by NSA Leaker – WP
Ecuador Leader Says Biden Called Him About Snowden – NYT
US Asked Ecuador Not to Give Snowden Asylum – Reuters
Popularity Rating of Brazil President Plummets – NYT
Grass-Roots Movement in Brazil Moves Government to Action – LAT
Asia / Pacific
Violence in Restive Chinese Region Prompts Crackdown – NYT
Chinese Crackdown in Western Uighur Region – LAT
Violence Hits China's West Ahead of Anniversary – AP
Fresh Unrest Hits China's Xinjiang – BBC
China Media Warns Philippines of 'Counterstrike' in S. China Sea – Reuters
Philippines Rebukes China for 'Militarization' in South China Sea – Reuters
US Trains Philippines on Drones Amid China Fears – AFP
North Korea to Discuss Nuclear Talks in Moscow – Reuters
S. Korea Extends $7.3 Billion Fighter Jet Bidding – AP
Bomb Kills 8, Wounds 4 in Southern Thailand – VOA
Eight Soldiers Die in Thailand Blast – BBC
Attack on Soldiers Kills 7 in Thailand – AP
US Condemns Cambodia's Ban on Foreign Broadcasts – VOA
Europe
Mired in Recession, Ex-Yugoslav Croatia Joins Troubled EU – Reuters
Croatia Celebrates Its EU Membership – AP
Kurdish Mourners Blast Turkish Government After Shootings – Reuters
Turkey: Thousands in Istanbul Protest Demonstrator's Death – AP
Rebels Kill Policeman, Injure 14 Others in Chechnya – Reuters
South Asia
Pakistan: 15 Killed and Dozens Wounded in Peshawar Attack – WP
Attack on Security Convoy Kills 16 in Pakistan – AP
Pakistani 'Blasphemy' Girl in Canada – BBC
