5 August 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 – Clausewitz Homepage
Early Warning – Foreign Affairs – Foreign Policy – Ground Force Dialogue
David Ignatius – Defense Tech – Early Warning Blog – Infinity Journal
Informal Institute for National Security Thinkers and Practitioners
Information Dissemination – The Interpreter – Kings of War Long War Journal
Marine Corps Gazette – Marine Corps Times – Maritime Executive – Military Review
MountainRunner – National Defense – Navy Times – Parameters – RUSI
Security Clearance – Stars & Stripes – War on the Rocks – Warscapes – Wings Over Iraq ZenPundit – CNA – CNAS – CSIS – ILW – ISW – Rand – TJF
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Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Intercepted Comm. Indicate Planned Attack ‘Big,’ ‘Strategically Significant’ – ABC
Senator: Terrorism Threats ‘Reminiscent’ of pre-9/11 – WP
Sen. Chambliss: Al Qaeda Terror Threat ‘Most Serious’ Seen in Years – WT
Terror Threat: Senator Cites Increased 'Chatter' – AP
Sources: Terror Chatter Beyond Anything Heard Since Before 9/11 – Fox
Sen. Graham: Al Qaeda 'On Steroids' Since Benghazi Attack – TH
US Shuts Embassies, Citing al-Qaida Threat – VOA
Following Threat, US Extends Closing of Diplomatic Posts – NYT
US Extends Embassy Closures for a Week on Security Concerns – WSJ
US Extends Closure of Embassies in Muslim World – LAT
19 US Embassies to be Closed Through Week – AP
US to Extend Some Embassy Closures for Up to a Week – BBC
Tighter Security at Some US Missions Over al-Qaida – AP
GOP, Democrats Support Closing US Embassies – VOA
Lawmakers Agree Embassy Closures a ‘Very Smart Call’ – WP
Interpol Asks or Help Tracking Terror Suspects Freed in Prison Breaks – NYT
The War on Terror Is Far from Over – DT Opinion
Afghanistan
Mass. Native Guides War in Afghanistan to a Close – BG
US Plans to Monitor Afghanistan Relief Projects Remotely – S&S
In Afghanistan, a Second Guantanamo – WP
16 Injured in Jalalabad Bomb Blast – VOA
Bomb Hidden in Cart Kills 4 in South Afghanistan – AP
Families of Helicopter Attack Find Strength in Each Other – VP
Egypt
Egypt Says Clock Ticking on Sit-In Standoff – AP
Government, Pro-Morsi Protesters May be Near Compromise – LAT
Mediation Gathers Pace but Brotherhood Leaders Face Trial – Reuters
Trial Date Set for Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Chief – VOA
Brotherhood Leaders to Face Trial for Inciting Murder – Reuters
Egypt Protesters Defiant as Police Warn of Arrests – VOA
Kerry Said to Pick Ex-Envoy to Syria as Egypt Ambassador – NYT
Egyptian Military's Sissi Denounces US – VOA
US Official Visits Senior Egypt Islamist in Jail – AP
Yemeni Nobel Peace Prize Winner Barred from Entering Egypt -VOA
Egypt Bars Yemeni Nobel Peace Winner – BBC
No Going Back on Democracy in Egypt – WP Editorial
Fear and Loathing in Cairo – WP Opinion
What Failed in Pakistan Won't Work in Egypt – Reuters Opinion
Iran
Iran's Rouhani Sworn In, Calls for Dialogue – VOA
In First Speech, Iran’s President Demands Respect – WP
New Leader Rouhani Assails Sanctions, Demands 'Respect' – LAT
Iranian President Sworn In, Presents Cabinet of Familiar Faces – NYT
Rouhani Sworn in as New President; WH Extends Olive Branch – TG
US Can be Iran's 'Willing Partner' – BBC
US Says it Can be `Willing Partner' with Iran – AP
US May be Willing to Work with New President Over Nuclear Concerns – Fox
Iran, US Signal Will to Engage as New President Sworn In – Reuters
Report: Iran's Rouhani Says US Wants Confrontation – AP
Rouhani Urges End to Iran Sanctions – BBC
New Iranian President Vows Support for Syria’s Assad – AP
Syria
Syrian Rebels Push into Assad Heartland – WP
Syrian Rebels Take Villages in Regime's Heartland – AP
Syria's War Splits Nation Into 3 Distinct Regions – AP
Thirty Killed in Heavy Fighting in Syrian Mountains – Reuters
HRW Urges Syria to Curb Missile Attacks – VOA
Syria Halts Use of Foreign Currencies for Business Deals – NYT
Middle East / North Africa
Israeli-Palestinian Riddle Won't Answer Wider Woes – Reuters
Israel Could Free 26 Palestinian Prisoners Next Week – VOA
Israel Puts 91 Settlements on Priority Spending List – Reuters
Israel Widens Settlement Subsidies – BBC
In West Bank, Boys Wield Weapon at Hand – NYT
Random Shooting, Bombings Kill 12 Across Iraq – AP
6 Alleged Coup Plotters in UAE on Hunger Strike – AP
Kuwait Forms New Cabinet, Includes Six Royals – Reuters
Kuwait Emir Endorses New Cabinet – AP
Tunisia Faces Growing Security and Political Turmoil – Reuters
Gunmen Kill Intelligence Official in Yemen – AP
Tunisian Soldier Killed, Seven Wounded – Reuters
Tunisian 'Islamist' Killed in Raid – BBC
Tunisian Police Says It Killed Suspected Terrorist – AP
Libyan Deputy Prime Minister Resigns – VOA
Libyan Deputy PM Resigns Citing 'Policy Failure' – AP
Libya's Turmoil Revealed in Feud for Custody of Gaddafi's Son – Reuters
Morocco's King Retracts Pedophile's Pardon – AP
US Department of Defense
Outside 'Enforcer' to Oversee DoD Headquarters Cuts – DN
Pentagon's Warnings Intend to Avert Budget Standoff – VOA
A US Navy With Only 8 Carriers? – DN
Too Many Classified Papers at Pentagon? – CSM
Soldier's War Zone Murder Conviction Could Ripple Through Ranks – FO
Fort Hood Trial Set to Open After Lengthy Delays – AP
Fort Hood Victims to Face Gunman in Military Court – NYT
Years of Appeals Await Fort Hood Suspect Hasan if Convicted – AP
Fort Hood and the Rarity of Military Executions – AP
In Fort Hood Court, a Trial Not Seen Since Vietnam War – NYT
Manning Sentencing Hearing Continues at Ft. Meade – AP
WikiLeaks Sentence Hearing Turns to Damage Done by Manning – Reuters
Bill Would Cut Off Salaries of Personnel Accused of Crimes – ST
A Decaying Defense Is No Defense – WP Editorial
United States
Other Agencies Clamor for Data NSA Compiles – NYT
US Grand Jury Probing Contractor that Vetted Snowden – Reuters
CIA’s Brennan Sent Letter to Benghazi 'Survivors' – WS
FBI Agents Gave Informants Permission to Break the Law – USAT
A Washington Riddle: What Is ‘Top Secret’? – NYT News Analysis
Australia
Australia's Rudd Calls September 7 Election – VOA
Australian PM Rudd Calls Election – BBC
Africa
Africa, West At Odds Over Disputed Zimbabwe Election – VOA
US and UK Concern Over Zimbabwe Vote – BBC
Zimbabwe's MDC Struggles for Survival After Election – Reuters
Zimbabwe Churches Urge Peace After Disputed Poll – AP
Sudan President Blocked from Saudi Air Space – VOA
Congo Rebels Threaten Main Eastern City – AP
Islamist Militants Attack Somali Capital – Reuters
African Leaders Want Disputed Somali City Annexed – AP
Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Tarnished Victory – Economist Editorial
Americas / Caribbean
Anarchy Along Mexico's Southern Border Crossings – LAT
Inmates 'Running Honduras Prisons' – BBC
Honduras Militarizes Main Prison After Deadly Riot – AP
Russian Warships Dock In Cuba On 'Friendly Visit' – AFP
Amnesty Names 5 Cubans 'Prisoners of Conscience' – AP
Pope Lavishes Praise on Brazilians – AP
Asia / Pacific
Philippines Seeks 'Tranquility' in Relations with China – SCMP
Philippines Acquiring French Vessel for South China Sea – AFP
At Least 6 Die in Bomb Blast in South Philippines – AP
Whistleblowers Pay Price Even as China Vows to Fight Corruption – Reuters
Lockheed Missile System Snags South Korean Deal – OS
Thai Government, Opposition at Odds Over Amnesty Bill – VOA
Explosive Goes Off at Buddhist Temple in Indonesia – AP
Indonesia Temple Blast Protests Violence Against Burma Muslims – Reuters
Indonesia Bomb Linked to Violence Against Rohingya – AP
Ban on Rebel Flag Stirs Ire in Indonesia – AP
The Price of ‘Made in China’ – NYT Opinion
Europe
Gibraltar Row with Spain Will be Resolved, Says UK Foreign Office – BBC
Spain Studies Measures to Pressure Gibraltar – Reuters
Gibraltar Minister Accuses Spain of Saber-Rattling – AP
Muslim Cleric Shot Dead in Russia's Dagestan – AP
Europe Presses Ukraine Leader on Tymoshenko Deal – VOA
Turkey Appoints New Army Top Brass – AFP
Turkish Police Disperse Istanbul Opposition Protest – VOA
Turkish Court Begins Sentencing in Ergenekon Conspiracy Trial – Reuters
South Asia
Russian Carrier to be Delivered to India by End of 2013 – DN
Indian University Cancels American’s Planned Talks – NYT
