13 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 – The Diplomat
Early Warning Foreign Affairs – Foreign Policy – David Ignatius – Defense Tech
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
Pro, Anti-Morsi Groups Rally in Cairo – VOA
Morsi Backers Gather to Demand His Reinstatement – WP
Hardening Split in Egypt as Islamists Stage Huge Demonstrations – NYT
Hundreds of Thousands Rally for Morsi – McClatchy
Tens of Thousands March for Ousted Egyptian Leader – AP
In Some Parts of Egypt, Bad Times Remained Bad – NYT
Egypt's Media Embrace Military after Morsi Ouster – AP
US Calls for Morsi's Release – VOA
US Calls for Morsi's Release by Egypt Military – LAT
US Seeks Release of Detained Morsi – BBC
US Calls for Morsi’s Release by Egypt Military – S&S
US Sharpens Criticism of Egyptian Arrests – AP
Cut Foreign Aid to Egypt – WP Opinion
Permanent Revolution – WP Opinion
Egypt’s Enduring Islamism – WP Opinion
Egypt’s Islamists, Out But Not Down – WP Opinion
Rolling Back the Muslim Brotherhood – Commentary Opinion
Egypt's Salafi Awakening – TNI Opinion
Afghanistan
Despite Stumbles, Observers Say Momentum Remains for Peace Talks – VOA
As Uncertainty Reigns at Home, Many Afghan Envoys Decline to Return – NYT
Congress Fuming as US Buys Russian Copters for Afghanistan – WP
Syria
Infighting by Syrian Rebels Undermines Effort to Oust Assad – NYT
US Arms To Syrian Rebels Held Up – VOA
Obama Emphasizes US Commitment to Rebels in Saudi Call – Reuters
Iraq FM Says Can't Stop Iran Arms Flights to Syria – Reuters
Slaying of Rebel Commander Exposes Opposition Tension – LAT
Red Cross Calls for 'Humanitarian Pause' in Homs – Reuters
Doubt Over Syrian Steps to Control Hyperinflation – VOA
“Las Vegas Rules Don’t Apply in Syria” – NS Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
US Looks for Signs of Thaw as Iran Prepares for Leadership Change – WP
US Resists Pressure to Offer New Nuclear Deal to Iran – LAT
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Shuns Western Appeals – UPI
Iran Calls on UAE Not to Deport Its Nationals – AP
Suicide Bomber Hits Iraqi Cafe, Killing 38 – AP
Iraq: Deadly Bomb Attack Hits Kirkuk – BBC
IAEA Team Concludes Visit to Israel – UPI
Israel 'Illegally Detained' Five-Year-Old Palestinian – BBC
Virus Warning for Saudi Pilgrims – BBC
Mideastern Potpourri – UPI Opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Most Guantanamo Detainees on Hunger Strike Begin Eating – WP
Why So Many Islamic Terrorists are Engineers – FP Opinion
Snowden Affair / Related Issues / Fallout
Snowden Renews Plea for Moscow to Grant Asylum – NYT
Edward Snowden to Seek Political Asylum in Russia – WP
Snowden Asks for Help in Getting Russia Asylum – LAT
Snowden Says He Wants Asylum in Russia – AP
Russia: No Asylum Application from Snowden – AP
Obama Speaks With Putin on Snowden, No Sign of Movement – Reuters
US Castigates Russia on Snowden Case – BBC
South American Bloc Repudiates US on Spying, Snowden – VOA
Mercosur 'to Recall' Europe Envoys – BBC
US Hackers Cooling Off Towards Federal Agencies – VOA
Air Force: No Indications of Booz Allen Wrongdoing – WP
Has Snowden Killed Internet Freedom? – TD Opinion
US Department of Defense
Army Says War Records Gap Real, Launches Recovery Effort – ProPublica
No Decision on Danger Pay; Review Ongoing – S&S
Furloughs Kick In Amid Anger, Resignation – S&S
Special Operations Command Seeks Worldwide Intelligence Capabilities – ND
Maritime Forces Returning to Traditional Roles, Greenert Says – AFPS
Navy's First Mobile Landing Platform Departs San Diego – AFPS
Glitch Forces Navy Drone to Abort Carrier Landing – VP
Hagel to Visit US Military Bases – AFPS
Pacom Commander Supports Review of JPAC – AFPS
Meet DARPA’s Humanoid Robot – FC
DARPA-Funded Robot Designed for Disaster Relief Tasks – AFPS
Court Denies Fort Hood Suspect Hasan Access to Evidence – AP
Drones and the Future of War – USN&WR Opinion
United States
Janet Napolitano to Resign Homeland Security Post – WT
Napolitano to Step Down as Homeland Security Chief – WSJ
Janet Napolitano, Homeland Security Chief, to Head UC – LAT
US Homeland Security Secretary Quits – BBC
President Obama’s Cabinet: Who’s Survived – WP
DNI Clapper Unscathed after ‘Erroneous Remarks’ – AP
Justice Department Tightens Guidelines in Leak Investigations – WP
DOJ Official Leaks Info on Leak Guidelines – Politico
The Justice Dept. and a Free Press – LAT Editorial
Presidential Directives Mostly Withheld by White House – FAS Opinion
United Kingdom
Immigration Backlog 'Tops 500,000' – BBC
UK Police Investigate Suspected Nail Bombing at Mosque – Reuters
UK Police Investigate Explosion Near Mosque – AP
Police Injured, 11 Arrests in N. Ireland Orange Clashes – Reuters
Protestants Attack Belfast Cops over Blocked March – AP
Police and MP Hurt in Belfast Riots – BBC
Britain Rejects Public Inquiry into Ex-KGB Spy's Poisoning – VOA
Africa
UN Urges Africa to Boost Regional Trade – VOA
Rebel Threat in Uganda, DR Congo 'Real' – UPI
DR Congo Peace Talks Stall, Rebels Say – VOA
Congolese Flee Ugandan Rebel Raid – BBC
Crisis in Central African Republic Growing Severe, EU Says – UPI
UN, EU Pledge Aid for 'Forgotten Crisis' in CAR – Reuters
UN Appeals for Funds to Care for Somali Refugees – VOA
Suicide Bomber Kills 2 in Somalia – VOA
'Suicide Attack' Hits Somali Capital – BBC
Nigerian Court Denies Bail to Hezbollah Suspects – VOA
Nigeria Army Restores Phone Service – BBC
Nigerian Activists Protest Visit by Sudan Leader – AP
SADC Working With Zimbabwe Ahead of Election – VOA
Amnesty Accuses Zimbabwe Police of Intimidation – VOA
Senegal Rebels Free Mine Clearers – BBC
Rebels Free 9 Hostages in Southern Senegal – AP
Chinese Imports Threaten Kenya's Textile Industry – VOA
Togo Elections Dogged by Questions Over Who Will Take Part – VOA
South Africa: Mandela Remains Critical – AP
Americas
Guatemala ‘to Extradite Drug Lord’ to US – BBC
Brazil: Rio Governor Denounces Protesters – BBC
Asia / Pacific
US Seeks Expanded Role for Military in Philippines – NYT
Chinese Ships Still in Disputed Shoal, Says Philippines – ANN
Rejected Filipino War Vets May Yet Receive US Benefits – ANN
China Wants US Reset over Asia-Pacific – UPI
US, China to Restart Investment Talks – VOA
US, China Set Up Presidential Hotline – UPI
Hagel, Senior Chinese Official Meet at Pentagon – AFPS
China Scraps Uranium Processing Plan After Protest – AP
Japan, S Korea Rift Widens With Court Ruling on Wartime Abuses – VOA
S. Korea Had 'Frank Discussions' in China about Reunification – TC
Pacom Commander Discusses North Korea Situation – AFPS
Ceasefire Announced with Thai Rebels – BBC
5 Dead in Indonesia Riot, Mass Prison Escape – VOA
Burma Signs Trust-Building Pact With Wa Rebels – AP
UN's Ban Troubled by Burma Divisions – UPI
Cambodian Opposition Chief to Return Home July 19 – AP
Cambodian King Approves Opposition Leader Pardon – VOA
N. Korea: Enduring Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain – FA Opinion
Europe
Eurofighter Flaws: Warplane Costs Soar Amid Mismanagement – Spiegel
Rights Groups Accuse Turkish Police of Excessive Force – NYT
Parallels Drawn Between Turkey and Egypt's Political Turmoil – VOA
Italy Anti-Mafia Operation Nets Mayor – BBC
South Asia
Young Pakistan Taliban Victim Calls for Children's Rights – VOA
Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban Claims Triumph over Terrorists – LAT
Girl Shot by Pakistan Taliban, Makes Appeal at UN – NYT
Being Shot by Taliban Made Me Stronger, Yousafzai Tells UN – WP
