18 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 One
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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Afghanistan
With New Law, Afghanistan Moves Closer to Election – NYT
In Ramadan Quiet, Afghans Jockey for Post-Karzai Era – Reuters
Dispute over Fees Slows Drawdown in Afghanistan – WP
US Shells Out Millions for Bum Construction in Afghanistan – WT
Army Chaplain Finds New Role in Ministering to Afghan Troops – McClatchy
Eight Afghan Civilians Shot Dead – BBC
Attackers Kill Afghan Prosecutor Linked to Karzai – AP
Marine in Afghanistan Urination Video Speaks Out – S&S
America’s Limited Leverage in Afghanistan – WPR Opinion
Egypt
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Continues Protests – VOA
Top EU Diplomat Calls for Inclusive Egypt Politics – AP
Kerry: Egyptian Leaders Need to Restore Stability – VOA
Disputes Between Morsi, Military Led to Egypt Coup – AP
US Suggests Egyptian Military May Have Averted Civil War – Reuters
Egypt Ignores Washington, Again – WP Editorial
Egypt's Second Chance at Democracy – LAT Opinion
Has Egypt's Experiment with Islamism Failed? – CSM Opinion
Syria
Syrian Momentum Shifts, Bolstering Assad – NYT
UN Official Warns Syrian Fighting Could Ignite Mideast – VOA
Obama Nominee Calls UN Response to Syria 'Disgrace' – VOA
Gunmen Kill Pro-Assad Analyst in Lebanon – VOA
Pro-Assad Syrian Political Analyst Killed in Lebanon – LAT
Syrian Official Shot Dead in Lebanon – BBC
Stray Bullets from Syria Kill 2 in Turkish Border Town – VOA
Can Anyone Explain US Policy in Syria? – Bloomberg Editorial
The US Abandons Syria – WP Opinion
In Syria, Limits of Power Define Interests – WOTR Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Kerry Pushes Israeli-Palestinian Peace in Jordan Talks – VOA
Kerry Says Israel, Palestinians ‘Closer’ to Resuming Negotiations – WP
Abbas Convenes Key Palestinians, May Resume Talks With Israel – Reuters
Arab League Backs Israeli-Palestinian Talks – LAT
Arabs Back Kerry Push to Renew Israel-Palestinian Talks – Reuters
Arab League Backs Kerry Peace Plan – BBC
Official: Iran Open for Nuke Talks Once Team Named – AP
Officials: Attacks Kill 10 People in Iraq – AP
Bomb Attack Kills Seven in Northern Iraq Tea House – Reuters
Bahrain Rattled by Bombing Near Royal Palaces – AP
Obama Has Been a Nightmare in the Middle East – DS Editorial
Israel's Moment of Truth is Approaching – Haaretz Editorial
Iran's Top General Offers Note of Sanity – NYP Opinion
The Friends Left in the Shadow of Proxy War with Iran – WT Opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Al Qaeda Branch Says No. 2 Leader Killed in Yemen – AP
Secret Move Keeps bin Laden Records Out of Sight – AP
Five Revelations From Rolling Stone's Boston Bomber Cover Story – RS
Rolling Stone Defends Boston Bomber Cover – BBC
Al-Qaeda on "Life Support" – DO Opinion
Mission Creep: When Everything Is Terrorism – Atlantic Opinion
The Drone That Killed My Grandson – NYT Opinion
Snowden Affair / Related Issues / Fallout
Russia's Putin Puts US Ties Above Snowden – VOA
Russia: Putin Says US Ties Outweigh Squabbles – BBC
Putin Does Not Expect Russia Ties With US to Be Harmed – NYT
Lawyer Says Snowden Could Seek Russian Citizenship – VOA
House Panel Hears Testimony on NSA Surveillance Programs – WP
US Officials Grilled on Surveillance – BBC
Microsoft Hits Out at NSA Reports and Justice Department – CSM
Europe’s Anger over NSA Spying Turns Toward its Own Leaders – WP
British Agency Is Cleared of Illegal Data Gathering – NYT
Keeping the NSA in Perspective – Forbes Opinion
US Department of Defense
DOD Leaders Understand Pain Caused by Budget Cuts, Hagel Says – AFPS
Hagel Announces Deep Cuts at Top, Follow-Through Often Elusive – S&S
Hagel Announces Cuts to Headquarters Staffs – AFPS
Pilots Getting Nack in the Cockpit as Air Force Flights Resume – S&S
Combat Drone Scrubs Carrier Landing 2nd Time in 4 Attempts – S&S
Additional Missile Defense Tests Necessary, Official Says – AFPS
Global Hawk: How a Defense Contractor Bested the Pentagon – BI
Admiral Calls to Bolster Sub Commanders' Autonomy – AP
Report: Pentagon Must Overhaul Its MIA Effort – AP
Judge to Rule on Key Charge in Manning WikiLeaks Trial – WP
Potential Sinclair Juror Says He'd Vote by Conscience – FO
Fight to Show Faith Impacting ‘Readiness’ – WT Opinion
United States
US, Israel Comments Could Haunt UN Nominee Power at Hearing – Fox
Congress Wants 4-year Planning from VA, Similar to DOD – S&S
Why the Rush on Napolitano? – LAT Editorial
Australia
20,000 US Troops Descend on Australia for Training – S&S
US-Australia System Promotes Logistics Interoperability – AFPS
Africa
China's "Combat Troops" in Africa – FP
West Africa Regional Leaders to Meet – VOA
DR Congo Army Advances in 4th Day of Battle – VOA
UN Reviewing Congo Army Support Over M23 Abuse Allegations – Reuters
Ethnic Violence in Southern Guinea Said to Kill/Injure Many – VOA
Guinea Troops Deployed After Clashes – BBC
Refugees from War in Neighboring Countries Flooding into Cameroon – VOA
Attacks Have Immigrants Worried Again in South Africa – NYT
Nigeria Governors Pelted with Stones – BBC
ECOWAS Promises Mali Election Help – VOA
Mali's Main Parties Pledge to Accept Election Result – VOA
Mali Election Candidate Withdraws – BBC
Victims Tell of Torture Suffered Under Chad's Habre – VOA
Donors 'Ignore Abuses' in Ethiopia – BBC
Kenya Schools Closed over Teacher Strike – BBC
Americas
Cuba Admits Its Missile Parts Found on N. Korean Ship – VOA
Cuban Arms on Seized North Korean Ship – BBC
N. Korea Says Panama 'Must Free' Arms Ship – BBC
Cuba Arms Shipment Explanation Troubling – AP
N. Korea Arms Seizure Could Hurt US-Cuba Detente – AP
US, Cuba Restart Migration Talks After Two-Year Break – VOA
Mexican Capo Tried to Escape While Being Captured – AP
Police Beat Reporter Found Dead in Southern Mexico – AP
Relatives Say 8 Settlers Slain by Peruvian Indians – AP
Chile Presidential Candidate Resigns – BBC
Asia / Pacific
US Pacific Shift Has Heavy Logistics Price Tag – DN
Survey: China will Replace US as World’s Biggest Superpower – WP
In China and US, Mutual Distrust Grows, Study Finds – NYT
China Detains Prominent Legal Activist – VOA
Leading Chinese Human Rights Advocate Is Detained in China – NYT
Chinese Internet Use Surges Ahead – BBC
S. Korea Asks US to Delay Transfer of Military Command – WSJ
Koreas Remain Divided on Reopening Stalled Joint Factory – VOA
China Media Accuses Japan PM of Dangerous Politics – Reuters
Japan's Abe May Push Nationalism After Election – AP
Brace for China's Hard Landing – KT Editorial
China’s Biggest Test – WP Opinion
Winning a War Without Fighting – WT Opinion
Don't Fear a Strong leader in Japan – FT Opinion
Europe
Russia Holds Largest War Games in Decades – WT
Putin Says War Games Show Russia's Military Power – AP
Russian Activist Guilty of Corruption – BBC
Russian Court Convicts Opposition Leader – NYT
Greece Approves New Austerity Measures – NYT
Greek MPs Back Public Sector Cuts – BBC
Turkey Fourth Biggest Humanitarian Assistance Donor Country – BBC
South Asia
Top Islamist Sentenced to Death by Bangladesh Tribunal – VOA
Taliban Commander Regrets Attack on Pakistani Teen – AP
Pakistan Taliban Fighter Asks Malala to Come Home – Reuters
Pakistan Taliban 'Shock' over Malala Attack – BBC
Suspected Maoist Rebels Kill 5 in India – AP
India: Protests Follow School Meal Deaths – BBC
Halfhearted Labor Reform in Bangladesh – NYT Editorial
A New Drone Deal For Pakistan – FA Opinion
The Taliban's Pathetic Letter to Malala Yousafzai – DT Opinion
