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8 July SWJ Roundup

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07.08.2013 at 10:12am

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

SWJ Daily Roundup Tip Jar

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Egypt

Rival Demonstrations in Cairo as Efforts to Form New Government Falter – VOA

Violence in Egypt Leaves at Least 40 Dead and Chills Negotiations – WP

Dozens of Morsi Backers Reported Killed in Cairo – NYT

Dozens of Morsi Supporters Killed in Cairo Clashes – DT

At Least 42 Killed in Egypt, Islamists Call for Uprising – Reuters

Talks on Egypt Leaders Hit Islamist Block – AP

Egypt's Factions Take to the Streets – BBC

Egypt Hosts Dueling Protests – USAT

Islamists ‘Will Stay in the Streets’ Until Morsi Returns – WT

Egypt's Political Process Stalls, Islamists Call for More Protests – VOA

Islamists Call for 'Intifada' as they Vow to Fight for Mohammed Morsi – DT

Islamist Party Backs Out of Government Talks – NYT

Splits in Egypt Leadership Amid New Protests – AP

Huge Crowds Rally in Egypt, Political Process Blocked – Reuters

Egypt Court Acquits Morsi Critics of Inciting Violence – Reuters

Clash at Military Building Leaves 40 Dead – AP

Egyptian Security Forces Raid Al Jazeera's Cairo Office – Reuters

Gunmen Attack Sinai Checkpoints Close to Israel Border – Reuters

Egypt Presidency Says Social Democrat Likely to Be Premier – Reuters

Egypt Factions Work on Compromise on Premier Post – AP

Presidential Spokesman Sees Support for Possible Interim PM – Reuters

Ouster of Islamist President Product of Army’s US Military Training – WT

US Lawmakers React to Crisis in Egypt – VOA

Sen. McCain Wants US Aid Suspended; Others Disagree – WP

Sen. Corker: US Should Apply Calm – WP

Tony Blair: Egypt's Army Had No Choice – AP

Iran Says Overthrow of Egypt President Improper – AP

Egypt's Emerging Leaders After Morsi's Overthrow – AP overview

Is Egypt Evolving, or Collapsing? – NYT debate

True Democracy Must Prevail in Egypt – TA editorial

Time to Break America's Egyptian Rut – WP opinion

Echoes of 1789 in Cairo – DS opinion

Army Saved Egypt from Islamic Dictatorship – NYP opinion

The Perils of a ‘People’s Coup’ – NYT opinion

Can Egypt Pull Off the Turkey Trick? – FA opinion

How Egypt Echoes Algeria – Time opinion

As Egypt Roils, Israel Watches – FP opinion

Saudi Arabia Cheers the Coup in Egypt – TDB opinion

 

Afghanistan

Insurgents Increasing in East Afghanistan, but Army Sees Gains – Reuters

14 Afghan Soldiers, 64 Taliban Killed, Officials Report – AP

Afghans Arrest Alleged US Special Operations Translator – WP

Suspect in Torture Arrested in Afghanistan – NYT

Bomb Wounds Afghan Peace Council Member – VOA

 

Syria

Opposition in Syria Continues to Fracture – NYT

Syria's Islamists Disenchanted with Democracy After Morsi's Fall – VOA

Syria's Brotherhood Says West Must Step Up Arms to Rebels – Reuters

Opposition Head Expects Advanced Weapons to Reach Rebels – Reuters

Blair Calls for Intervention in Syria – DT

Syrian Opposition Chooses Saudi-Backed Leader – Reuters

Meet Syria's Heart-Eating Cannibal – BBC

Syrian Prison Shelled, Part of Aleppo Battle – AP

Syria Official Says Forces Take Rebel Area of Homs – AP

Historic Mosque in Syria's Homs Under Fire as Fighting Rages – VOA

 

Middle East / North Africa

Egypt Overthrow Shakes Islamists in the Region – AP

Israel Grounds Warplanes After F16 Crashes at Sea – Reuters

Israeli Cabinet Approves Wider Conscription of Ultra-Orthodox Men – AP

Israeli Cabinet Approves Ultra-Orthodox Conscription Law – Reuters

Hamas Breaks Up Gaza Counterfeiting Ring – AP

Gunmen Kill Iraqi Policeman With Four Family Members – Reuters

Iraqi Kurd President Makes Symbolic Baghdad Visit – Reuters

Iran Offers Special Exchange Rate to Lure Commerce – AP

Bahrain: Policeman Killed, 3 Hurt in Twin Attacks – AP

Western Sahara: Women Take Lead in Campaign for Independence – WP

Libyan Protesters Call for Armed Militias to Be Disbanded – Reuters

A Narrow Peace Amid Conflict – WP editorial

 

Terrorism / Counterterrorism

Ex-FBI Chief Freeh on Risk of Cyber Terror – AP

Jordan Charges Deported Muslim Cleric with Terrorism – VOA

Jordan Charges Muslim Cleric Deported from Britain – WP

Jordan Charges Muslim Cleric Deported From UK – AP

What Is Islam? – BG opinion

Qatada is Gone, But How Many Will Follow? – DT opinion

 

Snowden Affair / Related Issues

Dempsey: Snowden Has Hurt US Ties with Others – AP

Three Latin American Leftist Leaders Offer Asylum to Snowden – VOA

Russia Official: Venezuela Last Chance for Snowden – AP

Venezuela Says No Contact Yet With Snowden – AP

Cuba Backs Snowden Asylum Offers From Allies – AP

Brazil Expresses Concern at Report of NSA Spying – AP

Brazil Seeks US Response to Alleged Spying on Citizens – Reuters

Edward Snowden Was Right to Run – WP opinion

The NSA’s Costly European Adventure – TNY opinion

The NSA's Mass Spying on Brazilians – TG opinion

Why Venezuela Offers Asylum to Snowden – WSJ opinion

 

US Department of Defense

Pentagon’s ‘Psy-ops’ Becoming Entangled on Home Front – WP

JPAC Report: MIA Work 'Acutely Dysfunctional' – AT

Male, Female Marines Slog Through Combat Endurance Test at Quantico – UT

After 2 Decades of Sexual Assault in Military, No Real Change in Message – S&S

Taking On Rules to Ease Sikhs’ Path to the Army – NYT

DARPA's Hypersonic Refocus – AW

DOD Considers 3 Options for JIEDDO – DN

'Deadliest Soldier' Under Fire for Controversial Memoir – AT

 

United States

Obama Needs National Security 101 – WP opinion

A More Patriotic Act – WP opinion

 

United Kingdom

'As Britain Dithers, the World Gets Things Done' – DT opinion

Scotland: Not Just Another Euro Vote – TS opinion

 

Africa

Sudan: Wanted Militia Leader Hurt in Clashes in Darfur – Reuters

Nigerian Troops Burned Homes in Extremist Attack – AP

Nigeria Shuts Schools after Massacre – BBC

Schools in Nigerian State Close to Avoid Attacks – AP

Nigerian Officials Ask Refugees to Come Home – AP

East Congo Fighter Says Army Backed Militiamen – AP

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai Says No Chance of Fair Vote – Reuters

Zimbabwe's PM Accepts July Polls – AP

Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Rues Lack of Reforms – BBC

 

Americas

Mexican Cartel Recruiting in the US; Zetas Looks to Prisons, Gangs – WT

Mexico Reform Drive at Stake in Elections, Key State Disputed – Reuters

Race Tight for Governor of Key Mexico Border State – AP

Mexico Opposition Heads for State Election Win – Reuters

Mexican Border, Mayoral, State Vote Raises Tempers – AP

Mexico Reform Drive at Stake as Regions Vote – Reuters

Cuba: Castro Speech Scolds Islanders for Bad Behavior – AP

Haiti Sees Big Money Reviving Flagging Tourism – AP

 

Asia / Pacific                              

Studies Show Cyberspying Targeted US Military, South Korea  – AP

Cambodian Opposition Leader Vows to End Exile – AP

Man Dubbed 'Godfather of Heroin' Dies in Burma – AP

Burmar Must Accept Its Muslims – TN opinion

 

Europe

Threat of Protest Vote Casts Long Shadow Over European Elections – Reuters

Russia Grows More Repressive – WP

Portugal PM Gives Details of Coalition-Saving Pact – AP

Greece, Creditors Set to Finalize Deal on Reforms – AP

Lenders Close to Agreement on Greek Aid – Reuters

US-Russia Relations Are Crumbling – NYT opinion

 

South Asia

Bombs Hit Buddhist Complex in Eastern India, 2 Wounded – VOA

Explosions Rock Buddhist Temple in India – NYT

Blasts at Indian Buddhist Complex – BBC

Pakistan: Bomb Blast in Lahore Kills Four – BBC

Pakistan Brings Back Death Penalty, to Anger of Rights Groups – Reuters

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