22 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
Dempsey Praises Afghan Campaign Plan, Meets German Commanders – AFPS
Parliament Dismisses Interior Minister Over Worsening Security – Reuters
Pakistan Sends Envoy to Afghanistan in Peace Push – NYT
Pakistan Says Willing to Help Afghan Peace Talks – AP
Pakistan Says Seeks to Reset Frayed Afghan Ties – Reuters
Afghans Wooed With Piety By Their Army – NYT
Egypt
Egyptian Panel Starts Work to Amend Controversial Charter – VOA
Egypt Starts on New Constitution – BBC
Egypt Starts Amending Constitution Despite Political Divisions – Reuters
Egypt Denies Morsi and US Joined in a Plot – NYT
Netanyahu Sees Morsi Fall as Sign of Political Islam's Weakness – Reuters
Minister: Halting Egypt's Wheat Imports Was Morsi's Biggest Mistake – VOA
Militant Attacks on North Sinai City Kill 2 – AP
4 Egyptian Security Personnel Killed in Sinai – VOA
Abandoning Democracy – WP Opinion
Syria
Across Syria, Violent Day of Attacks and Ambush – NYT
Activists: 75 Syria Rebels Die in Damascus Battles – AP
Rebels Seize Government Town in Aleppo Province – Reuters
Syrian Troops 'Kill Family of 13' – BBC
Mortar Shells Hit Market in Syria, Killing 20 – AP
By Relying on Iran, Syria's Assad Risks Irrelevance – Reuters
Al Qaeda-Affiliated Groups Gaining Strength in Syria – CNN
Russian Region Leader Says Militants Flocking to Syria – AP
Islamists Free 300 Kurds in Northern Syria – VOA
Activists: Kurds Free al-Qaida-Linked Commander – AP
Iraq
Wave of Attacks Widens in Iraq – NYT
Gunmen Kill Five Kurdish Security Forces in N. Iraq – Reuters
Suicide Bomber Attacks Iraq Army Convoy, Killing 25 – Reuters
Iraq: 25 Security Forces Dead in Prison Raid – AP
Militants Attack Two Iraq Prisons, Killing 26 Soldiers – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Israel, Palestinians Set Down Guidelines for Peace Talks – VOA
Analysis: Resumption of Mideast Talks Not Assured – AP
Israelis, Palestinians Skeptical About Peace Talks – AP
Tensions Simmer in Israel Coalition Over Possible Palestine Talks – Reuters
Israel Reportedly OKs Prisoner Release, But Not Settlement Freeze – LAT
Israel’s Netanyahu Takes Cautious Tone on Potential Talks – WP
Netanyahu, Dogged by Hardliners, to Put Peace Ideas to Cabinet – Reuters
Palestinians: Too Soon to Declare Direct Peace Talks with Israel – LAT
Abbas Aide: Path to Mideast Talks Still Blocked – AP
Seasoned US Hand in Mideast May Shepherd Peace Talks – NYT
Promising ‘Real Revolution,’ Israeli Jolts Race for Chief Rabbi – NYT
Hamas Reeling from Egyptian Crackdown on Gaza Tunnels – VOA
Retired General Criticizes US Response to Alleged Iranian Plot – S&S
Iran's Top Leader Urges Caution in Dealing with US – AP
Iran Invites Western Leaders to Inauguration – AP
Iran’s Parliamentary Delegation to Visit North Korea – PTV
Gunmen Kidnap Iranian Diplomat in Yemen Capital – AP
Woman Jailed in UAE After Reporting Rape Hopes to Warn Others – Reuters
UAE: Egypt-Based Computer Hackers Foiled – AP
Bahraini Parliamentarian's House Attacked for Second Time – Reuters
Bahrain: 3 Arrested in Connection to Bombing – AP
Retired Libyan Army Colonel Shot Dead – AP
John Kerry’s Peace Process Antics – WP Opinion
The High Price of Kerry's Pyrrhic Victory – Commentary Opinion
Kerry Merits Support, and a New Strategy – DS Opinion
Watching for Signs of Reform in Iran – WT Opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
New Questions on CIA Programs After Lady’s Arrest, Release – WT
Italy: Bid to Hold CIA Chief Rejected by Panama – AP
EU Weighs Sanctions Against Military Wing of Hezbollah – Reuters
EU Planning Move on Hezbollah's Military Wing – AP
EU to Discuss Hezbollah Militant Ban – BBC
71 Guantanamo Prisoners will Get Parole-Style Hearings – WP
TSA Chief Warns of 'Underwear 2' Bomb – TH
Abu Qatada Refused Bail in Jordan – BBC
Jordan Court Rejects Bail for Militant Cleric – AP
Snowden Affair / Related Issues / Fallout
In post-9/11 World, Dramatic, Largely Hidden, Growth at NSA – WP
German Protesters 'Spy' on American Spies – S&S
US Department of Defense
Pentagon Chief Can't Offer Hope in Budget Cuts – AP
Navy Chief on Surge Capability: ‘We’re Not Where We Need to Be’ – WT
Report Questions Costs of Villas and Mansions for Top Military Brass – LAT
Congress will Hear from Africa SOF Commander on Benghazi Attack – WT
United States
Math Behind Leak Crackdown: 153 Cases, 4 Years, 0 Indictments – NYT
Immigration Overhaul Languishes; Not Boehner's Top Priority – LAT
State Dept's Social Media Shop Is DC's "Red-Headed Stepchild" – FP
The State Department's Troubled Social Media Shop – FP Opinion
Rise of the Warrior Cop – WSJ Opinion
United Kingdom
Service Marks 'SAS' Soldier Deaths – BBC
Australia
US Drops Unarmed Bombs on Great Barrier Reef – AP
US Navy: Jettisoned Bombs Pose No Threat to Great Barrier Reef – NYT
Australia PM Defends Asylum Shift – BBC
Australia Defends New Refugee Policy, Despite Riot – NYT
Australia-PNG Refugee Deal Could Lead to Violence if Not Managed – Reuters
World
UN Warns on Mobile Cybersecurity Bugs to Prevent Attacks – VOA
R2P: It’s Fatally Flawed – AI Opinion
Africa
Deputy Defense Secretary Travels to Israel, Uganda, Ethiopia – AFPS
Mali's Election Campaign in Final Days – VOA
Kidnapped Election Officials in Mali Set Free – VOA
Seized Mali Election Officials Freed – BBC
Briton Kidnapped in Nigeria's Lagos Released – Reuters
Kidnapped Briton Rreed in Nigeria – BBC
Namibia Supports Zimbabwe Leaders Ahead of Election – VOA
Sex Scandals Cloud Zimbabwe PM's Election Campaign – Reuters
Americas / Caribbean
Mexico Says Another Drug Gang Leader Is in Custody – NYT
Capture of Mexican Mob Boss Began with Fed-Up Informant – LAT
Kingpin Capture Shows Role of US-Trained Mexican Marines – USAT
Nineteen Colombian Soldiers Killed in Clashes With FARC Rebels – Reuters
Colombian FARC Rebels Arrested 'Over Deadly Army Ambush' – BBC
Red Cross Talking to Colombian Rebels About Release of US Captive – Reuters
Fatal Grenade Blast at Cucuta, Colombia Nightclub – BBC
Pope Poised to Open Weeklong Visit to Brazil – VOA
Pope's Brazil Trip Spurs Security, Protest Worries – AP
Chile Chooses Conservative Candidate – BBC
Gunmen Kill Eight at Graduation Party in Venezuela – Reuters
4 Held in Caribbean $35m Cocaine Bust – MH
Asia / Pacific
Russia's Naval Buildup in the Pacific – TD
Abe's Bloc Wins Big in Japan's Upper House Vote – VOA
In Parliamentary Election, Japan Ruling Party Cruises – WP
Japan PM 'Wins Key Upper House Poll' – BBC
Election Win by Ruling Party Signals Change in Japan – NYT
Japan's Ruling Bloc Wins Upper House Elections – AP
Japan Electoral Win Brings Pressure for Reform – AP
Japan's Abe’s Chance to Show True Colors After Big Election Win – Reuters
Japan PM Abe Scorecard: What to Watch for After Election – Reuters
South Korea-US: OPCON Transfer Backfires – KT
Iran’s Parliamentary Delegation to Visit North Korea – PTV
Panama Finds MiG Fighter Jets on North Korean Arms Ship – Reuters
Files Suggest a Graft Case in China May Expand – NYT
China Earthquakes Kill at Least 54, Injure Hundreds – VOA
China's Gansu Hit by Deadly Quakes – BBC
Vietnamese Dissident Said Weak From Hunger Strike – AP
Indonesian Police Kill 2 Militants in Shootout – AP
Bomb During Sermon by Radical Burma Monk Wounds Five – Reuters
Burma's Extremist Monk Blames Bombing on Muslims – AP
Japan’s Opportunity – WP Editorial
Europe
Portugal's President Keeps Coalition Govt in Power – AP
Belgian King Abdicates in Favor of Son – VOA
Belgian King Philippe Sworn In – BBC
France Stands by Veil Ban After Riots – Reuters
Europe's Continental Drift – LAT Opinion
South Asia
