5 September 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 – DEFCON Hill – 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 – Feral Jundi – 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 – USIP
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Syria
Senate Panel Passes Resolution on Syria Strike – WP
Divided Senate Panel Approves Resolution on Syria Strike – NYT
Senate Committee Passes Resolution Backing Strikes in Syria – WT
Senate Panel Votes to Support US Airstrike on Syria – LAT
Senate Panel Votes to Authorize Force in Syria – AP
US Senate Panel Backs Force in Syria – BBC
Senate-Crafted Resolution Riddled With Loopholes for Obama – WT
Kerry, Hagel Urge House Panel to Support Syria Strikes – AFPS
In Hearing, House Panel Seems Split on Syria Strike – NYT
Obama’s Turn to Congress on Decision Triggers Debate – WP
Obama Faces a Barrier in His Own Party on Syria – NYT
Obama: World ‘Cannot be Silent’ on Syria Attack – WP
International Credibility at Stake on Syria, Obama Says – VOA
Obama Says ‘World Set a Red Line’ on Chemical Arms – NYT
Obama Says ‘Red Line’ on Syria Belongs to the World – WT
Obama Makes Fiery Case for Action in Syria – WT
Obama Says World's Credibility On the Line – BBC
Obama: US Credibility on the Line in Syria Response – Reuters
Syrian Crisis to Dominate G20 Summit – VOA
War Overshadows Economy as G20 Leaders Meet – AP
US Figure for Casualties in Chemical Attack Much Higher Than Others' – LAT
US Dismisses UN Site Inspections in Syria – WP
Rockets in Syrian Attack Carried Large Payload of Gas, Experts Say – NYT
US Spies Missed Signs of Aug. 21 Syrian WMD Strike – AP
Experts: Diplomacy is the Long-Term Answer in Syria – S&S
US Public Skeptical of Syria Strikes – VOA
France Won’t Act Alone Against Syria, PM Says – WP
French PM: Not Acting Would Send Wrong Message to Iran – Reuters
US 'Wanted Quick UK Vote' on Syria – BBC
German Spy Agency Sees Assad Behind Gas Attack – Reuters
US Attack on Syria May Have Consequences – VOA
As Syria Deteriorates, Neighbors Fear Bioweapons Threat – WP
US Strike on Syria Could Derail Iranian President's Master Plan – VOA
As Syria War Looms, Iran Steps Back – WP
Reaction from Iran a Big Question Ahead of Syria Attack – WT
Russia’s Putin Warns US Against Strike, Wants More Evidence – WP
Putin Says Russia Could Support Strike on Syria – LAT
Russia's Putin Calls John Kerry a Liar on Syria – AP
Kerry: Strike Against Syria Unlikely to Provoke Clash With Russia – Reuters
Russia Warns of Catastrophe if Reactor Hit by US Strike – Reuters
Russia: Strike on Syria Could Mean Nuke Disaster – AP
Russia Sends Missile Cruiser to Mediterranean – Reuters
Syria Rebel Leader Says US Strikes Must be Serious – WP
Pace of Negotiations Frustrating to Syrians – WT
Dempsey Outlines Possible Targets for Strike on Syria – WT
Potential Syria Strike Targets – WP
Syria’s Air Defenses Vulnerable to Air Attack – DT
Former Syria Defense Minister Defects in Break With Assad – Reuters
Syria Denies Former Defense Minister Defects – Reuters
Syria's Jihadist Opposition Groups a Dilemma for US – VOA
US Considers Stepping Up Rebel Support – WSJ
Brutality of Syrian Rebels Posing Dilemma in West – NYT
Al-Qaida-Linked Syria Rebels Hit Christian Village – AP
Caucasus Islamists Split With Qaeda-Linked Rebels – Reuters
Jihadis From Caucasus Form Own Group in Syria – AP
Activist Report Slams Cluster Bomb Use in Syria – VOA
Report Says Syrian Forces Have Used Cluster Bombs – NYT
Syria's Economy Goes Underground as Black Market Thrives – Reuters
Surprise or Not, US Strikes Can Still Hurt Assad – Reuters Analysis
The Stakes in Congress – NYT Editorial
Syria and the Iraq Syndrome – WSJ Opinion
Six Qualms About Syria – WP Opinion
The Right Questions on Syria – NYT Opinion
Crossing the Line – TNY Opinion
Intervention Without Political Plan for Peace is Folly – NYT Opinion
Is US Willing to Pay the Price in Syria? – WT Opinion
Syria Nears a Turning Point – WP Opinion
A War to Rescue US Credibility – WT Opinion
Don't Use US Credibility as a Reason to Attack – LAT Opinion
Send the Right Signal to WMD Proliferators – Commentary Opinion
Shadow of a Doubt – NYT Opinion
Bait and Switch – FP Opinion
Applying the 8 Questions of the Powell Doctrine to Syria – FP Opinion
Syria Is Not Kosovo – NYT Opinion
Why We Must Not Forget the Lessons from Bosnia – DS Opinion
What's Wrong with Our Syria Debate – WP Opinion
War: What is it Good For? – WT Opinion
Supersize the Syrian Option – USNI Opinion
As Obama Hesitates, Israel Worries – LAT Opinion
Can Iran Help the US in Syria? – NYT Opinion/Debate
Secretary Kerry is Obama’s Most Valuable Player – WP Opinion
Afghanistan
General: 'Conditions are Set' to Win War in Afghanistan – AP
Societal, Security Changes Give Afghan Government Momentum – AFPS
Report: Pakistanis Stuck in Limbo in Afghan Prison – AP
Officials: Afghan Police Kill 2 Gunmen at Mosque – AP
US Department of Defense
Official Warns of Continued Spending Cuts in Next Fiscal Year – AFPS
Boeing Defends Work On US Missile Defense System – Reuters
Jet Noise from Key West Base pits Residents Against Navy – MH
Navy: More Training in Atlantic, Gulf Won't Affect Wildlife – FKK
Manning Seeks Presidential Pardon in WikiLeaks Case – VOA
Manning Seeks Presidential Pardon – AP
Rumsfeld Documentary Director Puzzled by Ex-Defense Chief – AP
Rumsfeld the Obscurer in 'The Unknown Known' – LAT Documentary Review
A Look in the Mirror – WOTR Book Review
Omens of a Hollow Military – TNI Opinion
Marines Pushing Navy to Scrap One of Its Most Important Planes – WIB Opinion
DOD Budget Battle to Watch: Next-Gen Rotocraft – BD Opinion
Intelligence Community
Obama to Europe: US Not Snooping Emails, Eavesdropping Calls – WT
Obama Defends NSA Surveillance Programs Anew – AP
Obama Says US Not Snooping on Ordinary People – Reuters
NRA Joins Lawsuit Against NSA Snooping – WT
Can We Figure Out How to Value the IC’s Worth? – M-IB Opinion
The World of Surveillance – WP Opinion
The Only Way to Restore Trust in the NSA – TA Opinion
Obama’s Syria Secrets – WP Opinion
United States
A Diminished Obama Heads to Russia for G-20 Meeting – NYT
Obama Heads Into the Lion's Den in Russia – AP
Spin Meter: Obama on Use of US Military Might – AP
Budget Battles Keep Agencies Guessing – NYT
KBR Seeks Battlefield Immunity in Soldiers' Exposure Suit – Bloomberg
Why Are US Presidents Calling On The Military So Often? – NPR
VA to Provide Spousal Benefits to Gays, Administration Says – NYT
Do We Still Need Embassies? – TD Opinion
The ‘War Weary’ Myth – WP Opinion
United Kingdom
'Don't Knows' May Have It in 2014 Scottish Independence Vote – Reuters
Britain Names New Envoy to Try to Reshape EU Ties – Reuters
Australia
Australia's Likely New PM Not Particularly Liked – AP
Australia's Abbott Set to Inherit Economy Others Would Envy – Reuters
Australia Opposition Plans to Cut Aid, Public Sector Jobs – Reuters
Africa
Regional Heads of State to Meet in Uganda – VOA
G20 Urged to Fix Tax System That Shortchanges Africa – VOA
DR Congo's War Weary Citizens Hope for Lasting Peace – VOA
Rwanda Remains in Shadows of DR Congo Conflict – VOA
Central African Republic Moves to Disarm Rebel Fighters, Halt Violence – VOA
Central African Republic to Collect Guns – AP
Mali's New President Sworn In – VOA
Keita Sworn in as New Mali President – BBC
Mali's New President Promises to Bring Peace, Fight Graft – Reuters
Nigeria's Dangote Signs Deal to Build Oil Refinery – BBC
Liberia Rejects Pleas to Release Jailed Editor – AP
South Africa’s 'Strike Season' Underway – VOA
Burkina Faso Committee Stands by Controversial Senate – AP
Gabon Unmasks 3,000 Fake Government Employees – Reuters
Americas / Caribbean
Mexican Murder Numbers Likely Double Former Estimates – Breitbart
Mexico: Narco Twitter – SDR
In Boost to Mexico’s President, Education Plan Approved – WP
Mexican Senate Passes Major Education Reform – AP
Mexican President Calls NSA Spying Illegal – AP
Brazil's Rousseff Wants US Apology for NSA Spying – Reuters
Brazil's Globo Group Apologizes for Backing Military Govt – LAT
Brazil Lower House Bans Secret Votes – BBC
Honduras: Organized Crime Infiltrates Security Companies – IH
Colombia Leader's Popularity Plunges to 21 Percent – AP
Colombian President's Popularity Hits Low After Unrest – Reuters
Venezuela's Leader Blames Right-Wing Saboteurs for Power Outage – LAT
Venezuelans Skeptical of Power Sabotage Claims – AP
Peru is the Global Leader in Dollar Counterfeiting – AP
Chile's Judges Apologize for Actions After 1973 Coup – BBC
Asia / Pacific
US Troops Not Aimed at China, Says Philippine Official – PDI
China Worries About Cyberdefense, Hackers – WP
In China, Govt Ties Help Cyber-Security Firms Prosper – WP
Chinese Official, a Symbol of Greed and Corruption, Is Sentenced – NYT
Chinese Media: Official Drowned During Corruption Questioning – VOA
China's Smiling Safety Official Gets 14 Years in Jail – VOA
Group: China Targets Foreign Companies in Probes – AP
S. Korean Parliament OKs Arrest of Lawmaker on Rebellion Charges – VOA
S. Korean Lawmakers Back Arrest of Colleague in Treason Case – NYT
US Lawmakers Uneasy over US-Burma Military Ties – AP
Burma Sentences Muslim Man Who Sparked Riots to 7 Years in Prison – AP
Cambodian Government Failure to Fund KR Court Slammed – AP
Cambodian Opposition Learns Non-Violent Protest Tactics – VOA
Europe
Obama Opens 3-Day Foreign Trip in Sweden – AP
Putin 'Disappointed' By US Withdrawal from Talks with Russia – VOA
Putin Says Snowden Can Feel Safe in Russia – Reuters
Russia’s Putin: Edward Snowden is ‘a Strange Guy’ – WT
Moldova Will Stick to Pro-Europe Despite Russian Pressure – Reuters
Germany Sends 30 Death Camp Cases to Local Prosecutors – NYT
Middle East / North Africa
Iran’s President to Speak at the UN – NYT
16 Killed in Attack on Shi'ite Family in Iraq – VOA
Yemen: 5 Saudis Go to Trial Over Al-Qaida Links – AP
Obama Weighs Egypt Aid Suspension – AP
Egypt's Interior Minister Removes Prison Official – AP
Libya Has Moved On Into Lawlessness and Ruin – TI
Tunisia's Opposition Threatens Protests After Talks Fail – Reuters
Tunisian Assembly Speaker Calls for Reconciliation – AP
South Asia
Ex-Militants Allege Broken Promises in Indian-Kashmir – VOA
India’s New Central Bank Leader May Have a Short Honeymoon – NYT
IMF Approves $6.7bn Pakistan Loan – BBC
Sri Lanka Hits Back at UN Rights Chief After Visit – Reuters
