6 July 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 – War on the Rocks
Warscapes – Wings Over Iraq – ZenPundit
CNA – CNAS – CSIS – ILW – ISW – Rand – TJF
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Egypt
Violence Explodes in Egypt – WP
Post-Coup Violence Spreads in Egypt – WSJ
Clashes Erupt as Protests Denounce Egyptian Coup – NYT
Violence Erupts as Morsi Backers Rally; at Least 30 Dead – LAT
Clashes Erupt in Major Pushback by Egypt Islamists – WT
Fighting Across Egypt as Brotherhood Supporters Told to Stay on Streets – TG
Egypt Crisis: Islamists Vow to Stay on the Streets – DT
Egypt Clashes After pro-Morsi Deaths – BBC
At Least 30 Killed in Day of Protests in Egypt – USAT
Pro and Anti-Morsi Protests Rage Across Egypt, at Least 24 Dead – JP
Clashes Erupt in Major Pushback by Egypt Islamists – AP
Twelve Killed in Clashes in Egyptian City of Alexandria – Reuters
Five Egyptian Police Killed in Attacks in Sinai Town – Reuters
Egypt Liberals Call 'Urgent' Anti-Islamist Rallies – Reuters
Egypt Left Leader Backs Military Role, Sees Short Transition – Reuters
Egypt Interim Head of State Dissolves Parliament – Reuters
Egypt Crisis: Army's New Populist Tactics – BBC
Can Egypt's Popular Coup Reset a Faltering Transition? – CSM
Egypt Brotherhood Deputy Leader Shater Arrested – Reuters
Amid Post-Coup Clashes, Egypt's Islamists Split – USAT
Ultraconservative Islamists See Opening in Morsi's Ouster – LAT
For Islamists, Dire Lessons on Politics and Power – NYT
Military’s Decision to Step in was Sealed after Protests – WP
In His Final Days, Morsi Isolated but Defiant – AP
Suez Canal, Egypt Ports Operating Normally – Reuters
Army Declares State of Emergency in Suez and South Sinai – TG
Obama Call for Muslim Brotherhood Role Overtaken – Bloomberg
Egyptian Turmoil Jolts Gaza's Hamas Rulers – AP
Egypt's Top Prosecutor Submits Resignation – Reuters
Egypt Crisis Finds Washington Largely Ambivalent and Aloof – NYT
Key US Congressional Committee Backs Egypt Coup – WP
Dempsey Discusses US-Egyptian Military Relations – AFPS
Top US Military Officer Calls Egyptian Counterpart – Reuters
Israel, US, Egypt Huddle for Quiet Talks on Strategy – WT
UN Official Questions Detention of Islamists – NYT
African Union Suspends Egypt – VOA
African Union Suspends Egypt Over President Ouster – AP
African Union Suspends Egypt Over Morsi's Ouster – Reuters
French, Tunisian Leaders Express Dismay Over Morsi Ouster – VOA
Turkey Calls Morsi's Removal 'Unacceptable Coup' – VOA
Key Events in Egypt's Uprising and Unrest – AP
Egypt Crisis: Who are the Key Players? – BBC
Social Media Updates on Clashes Near Tahrir Square – NYT
Key Moments in Egypt’s Transition From Mubarak to Morsi – NYT multimedia
Downfall of Brotherhood Game Changer in Middle East – Reuters analysis
The Arab World and Egypt’s Divide – JP analysis
Intricacies of Egypt’s Coup d’État – NR opinion
Overthrowing Democracy in Egypt – LAT opinion
Withhold Aid to Egypt – WP editorial
Obama's Mess in Egypt – UPI Opinion
Time to Change Course in Egypt – WT opinion
Egypt's Failed Experiment – BBC opinion
The Princess and the Brotherhood – NR opinion
Afghanistan
Advisers in Afghanistan Savor Chance to Get Out of the Office – S&S
At Least 14 Killed in Afghanistan Suicide Bombings – VOA
Afghan Suicide Blast 'Kills 12' – BBC
Suicide Attacks on Afghan Police Claim 14 Lives – AP
Suicide Bomber in Uniform Kills 12 Afghan Police – Reuters
Afghan Taliban Vow Attacks Over Ramadan After Being Hacked – Reuters
Syria
Fierce Fighting Batters Syria’s Strategic City of Homs – Reuters
Syrian Army Assaults Rebel Held Areas of Homs – AP
UN Fails to Agree on Appeal for Access to Homs – AP
Syrian Opposition to Hold Runoff Vote for New Leader – JP
In Israel, Doctors Quietly Treat Injured Syrians – CSM
Middle East / North Africa
Bombs Kill 22 in Iraq, Sunni Leader Urges Egypt-Style Protests – Reuters
Bombings Targeting Shiites Kill 19 in Iraq – AP
Baghdad Mosque Suicide Bomb Kills 15 – BBC
Israel Debates ‘Price-Tag’ Attacks on Muslims, Other Targets – WP
Islamist Factions Threaten Stability in Lebanon’s Palestinian Camps – WP
Palestinian President: Jews Should Hear Arab View – AP
Lebanon Says Israel Can Now Tap Its Gas Resources – Reuters
Lebanese Protesters Rally in Support of Fugitive Sheikh – Reuters
Egypt Crisis Challenges Qatar – BBC
Bahrain Jails 29 for Trying to Reach Uprising Hub – AP
France Backs Tunisia as 'Model', Contrasts With Egypt – Reuters
France to Turn Tunisia Debt Into Development – AP
Is Israel’s Netanyahu Turning Left? – WT opinion
Snowden Affair / Related Issues
Privacy Group to Petition Supreme Court to Kill NSA Spy Program – WT
Venezuela, Nicaragua Open to Snowden – LAT
Venezuelan Leader Offers Asylum to Intelligence Leaker – NYT
Nicaragua, Venezuela Offer Asylum to Snowden – AP
President of Venezuela Offers Asylum to Snowden – Reuters
Snowden Could Win Nicaragua Asylum if Circumstances Permit – Reuters
Iceland Parliament Declines Snowden's Citizenship Bid – Reuters
Snowden Makes 6 New Asylum Applications – AP
Résumé Shows Snowden Honed Hacking Skills – NYT
EU Agrees on Talks With US to Begin July 8 – AP
EU Threatens to Suspend Data-Sharing With US Over Spy Reports – Reuters
UK Blocks US-EU Espionage Talks – TG
Low-Key Reaction to French Surveillance Allegations – VOA
French PM Dismisses Spying Claims – BBC
Edward Snowden in New Asylum Bids – BBC
South American Leaders Demand Apology in Plane row – AP
Bolivia Threatens to Close US Embassy over Plane Row – VOA
Euro-Griping About Spying – WP editorial
Edward Snowden is a Traitor – DT opinion
Snowden is a Whistleblower, Not a Spy – TG opinion
US Department of Defense
US Military Conducts Missile Defense Test – AFPS
Missile Defense Interceptor Misses Target in Test – NYT
Missile-Killer Fails to Hit Target in Pacific Test – AP
Expanded Combat Role for Women Raises Draft Question – SNS
Vicenza Garrison Commander Suspended – S&S
On Military Creativity – NDU opinion
The Military Needs a War on Jargon – TD opinion
The Pentagon's Costly Same-Sex Salute – WT opinion
United States
Dempsey Calls on Americans to Discuss Civil-Military Relations – AFPS
Military Leaders Oppose Samantha Power for UN Ambassador – WFB
The CIA and the NYPD – NYT editorial
Africa
Kenyan Peacekeepers Accused of Creating Buffer State inside Somalia – CSM
South Sudan Accuses Sudan of Attacks in Disputed Borderland – Reuters
Malian Military Enters Contested City of Kidal – AP
Mali Army Back in Tuareg Rebel Town Kidal Under Peace Pact – Reuters
Zimbabwe's Mugabe Launches 'Fight for Life' Poll Campaign – Reuters
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Predicts '90% Poll Victory' – BBC
Support for Congo Rebels 'Falling' – BBC
Canadian Court Acquits Rwanda Man of Genocide Charges – AP
Kenya Farmers Call on Britain to Reverse Khat Ban – VOA
South Africa: Mandela Not in Vegetative State – VOA
South African Government Denies Mandela Was in ‘Vegetative State’ – NYT
Groups Condemn Gambia Law Against 'False News' – AP
Americas
Private Talks Hint at Change in US-Cuba Relationship – WT
Mexico Violence: Children Killed in Guerrero Shooting – BBC
Mexico Drops Generals' Drug Charges – BBC
Volcano Causes Mexico Flight Chaos – BBC
Explosions Shut Down Colombia's No. 2 Oil Pipeline – Reuters
El Salvador Gang Truce Wobbles as Violent Murders Mount – Reuters
Venezuela Names Admiral to Be First Female Defense Minister – Reuters
Venezuelan University Workers Take to the Streets – CSM
Brazil to Make Cuts in Its 2013 Budget – AP
UN Chief Tells US It Will Combat Cholera in Haiti – AP
Asia / Pacific
China, Russia Partner for Largest-Ever Joint Naval Drill – WT
China and Russia Conduct Joint Naval Drill – BBC
China's Anti-Corruption Drive Uncovers Scandals – VOA
China Sentences 12 over Anti-Japanese Violence – AP
In Okinawa, Talk of Break From Japan Turns Serious – NYT
Japan PM's Ruling Bloc Headed for Big Election Win – AP
2 Koreas Start Talks at Border on Stalled Park – AP
North, South Korea Officials Start Talks on Joint Industrial Zone – Reuters
UN Probe Presses for North Korea Cooperation – AP
Recounting US Military's Last Days in the Philippines – S&S
Philippine Air Force Upgrade Hits Snag – ANN
No Breakthroughs in Australia-Indonesia Talks – VOA
Indonesia Proposes Meeting on Asylum-Seekers – AP
Burma Attacks Mark Fragile Transition from Military Rule to Democracy – WP
In Burma, Suspicion and Fear Among Neighbors – NYT slideshow
Potbellied Thai Police Officers Dent to Boot Camp – AP
Europe
Russia: 37,000 Police to Secure Sochi Games – AP
Russian Prosecutor Urges Six-Year Sentence for Opposition Leader – NYT
Prosecutor Seeks Jail for Russia Opposition Leader – AP
Ireland: Police Charge 8 in Dublin 'New IRA' – AP
Portugal's PM Claims a 'Formula' for Government Survival – VOA
Ukraine Parliament Plagued by Multiple Voting – AP
Georgia Arrests Two After Truck Search Yields Record Heroin Find – Reuters
South Asia
Pakistan, China Set Sights on Arabian Sea Link – AP
India President Approves New Food Subsidy Program – AP
Trial of Delhi Gang Rape Juvenile Ends – BBC
Sri Lanka to Hold Polls in Ex-War Zone for First Time in 25 Years – Reuters