7 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
Obama Seeks Global Support on Syria – WP
Obama Leaves Summit With Scant Support on Syria – LAT
Kerry Courts World Support for Syria Strike – AP
Obama Falls Short on Wider Backing for Syria Attack – NYT
Obama Poses Question for Congress, Electorate on Syria – WP
Obama Sets Tuesday Speech; Big Challenges on Syria – AP
Reid Introduces Syria Resolution in Senate – AP
Obama Appeals to Wary Lawmakers on Syria – VOA
New Mission for Kerry’s Meetings with EU, Arab Leaders – WP
World Powers Split Over US Plan to Punish Syria – VOA
Where G20 Members Stand on Military Action Against Syria – Reuters
Obama Rejects G20 Pressure to Abandon Air Strike Plan – Reuters
Europe Urging US to Delay Action in Syria – AP
In France, US Delay on Syria Creates Havoc for Hollande – WP
Obama, Putin Fail to Resolve Differences on Syria – VOA
Russia and US No Closer on Syria – BBC
Putin Warns Russia Could Come to Syria's Aid – Fox
China’s Xi Jinping: Syria Crisis Can't be Resolved with Military Strike – VOA
UN Chief Warns G-20 Leaders Against Action on Syria – WP
UK PM: Don't Leave Syria Decision to UN – BBC
US State Department Official Predicts a ‘War of Attrition’ – NYT
US Weighs Boosting Training for Syrian Rebels – VOA
US Military Might Help Train Syrian Rebels, Officials Say – AP
Kerry Portrait of Rebels at Odds with Intelligence Reports – Reuters
Syrian Opposition Fighters Have Varying Motives – VOA
Islamist Rebels Say They Killed Syria's Hama Governor – Reuters
IAEA Considering Syrian Nuclear Risks Concerns – UPI
Direct Link Between Assad and Gas Attack Elusive for US – Reuters
Syrian Chemical Weapon Stockpile Barely Dented, US Says – AP
Crossing Deadly Landscapes, Syrians Reach Havens in Lebanon – NYT
Syria's Neighbors Weigh Fallout of US Strike – VOA
Iraqi Officials, Militants Warn of Threat to US – AP
US Orders Diplomats Out of Lebanon – AP
Interfax: 4 Russian Ships Head for Syria – AP
Syria Sends Reinforcements to Christian Village – AP
FBI Warns Syrian Group May Step Up Cyber Attacks – Reuters
Remarks by Amb. Power, US Representative to the UN on Syria – DOS Transcript
Can Mr. Obama Avoid Mission Creep? – NYT Editorial
A Small War in Syria is Not a Smart Strategy – WP Opinion
Do We Have a ‘Responsibility to Protect’ the Syrian People? – WP Opinion
A Weak Strike is Better Than None – WP Opinion
On Syria Vote, Trust, But Verify – NYT Opinion
A Message Assad Will Understand – WP Opinion
Obama's Four Big Points on Syria – WP Opinion
Afghanistan
Pakistan Freeing 7 More Afghan Taliban Prisoners – AP
Pakistan Releases 7 Afghan Taliban Fighters – Reuters
The Untold Story of the Battle of Bastion – GQ
A Death in the USAID Family – FP
Criminal Charges Dropped Against US Officer in Video Case – S&S
Terrorism
‘American al-Shabab’ Disavows Militant Group, al-Qaida – VOA
US Department of Defense
Key Guantanamo-Related Jobs at Pentagon Vacant – MH
Rumsfeld Defends War Legacy in Venice Festival Film – VOA
Fort Carson Hospital Commander Removed for 'Inappropriate Behavior' – TG
Serving Sexual Assault Victims Better – WP Editorial
Intelligence Community
NSA Set to Release Hundreds of Pages of Secret Documents – WP
Legislation Seeks to Bar NSA Tactic in Encryption – NYT
US Spy Agencies Decry Latest Snowden Revelations – Reuters
US, British Intelligence Crack Online Encryption Tools – VOA
Google Races to Encrypt Data Amid Backlash Over NSA Spying – WP
Obama Tries to Soothe Brazil and Mexico Over Spying Reports – NYT
Obama Addresses NSA Concerns with Leaders of Mexico, Brazil – AP
Brazil's Rousseff: Obama Took Responsibility for NSA Spying – VOA
United States
Obama: ‘I Was Elected to End Wars, Not Start Them’ – WT
FBI Warns Syrian Group May Step Up Cyber Attacks – Reuters
Stars in TV Ad Promoting Puerto Rico Move to US – AP
NASA’s Robotic Explorer to Moon Lifts Off from Virginia – WP
Officials: Yosemite Fire, Now California's 3rd Largest, Will Intensify – VOA
‘Breach of Trust,’ by Andrew J. Bacevich – NYT Book Review
United Kingdom
Small Island? Cameron Has a Riposte for Russia – NYT
Political Star Rises in Britain, Helped by Twitter – NYT
Australia
Australians Vote in Key Election – BBC
Australia Votes as Labor Government Struggles to Survive – NYT
Exit Polls Point to Landslide Victory for Conservatives – Reuters
Exit Polls: Coalition on Course for Landslide Win – TA
Exit Polls Show a Coalition Landslide – TWA
Where Rivals Stand on Foreign Policy – BBC
Why the Economy Worries Voters – BBC
Aussies Flock to the Polls, Because They Have To – AP
Australia Election: Millions Head to Polls – BBC
World
A Weapon Seen as Too Horrible, Even in War – NYT
G20: Economy Recovering, But Crisis Not Over – VOA
Africa
50 Nigerian Boko Haram Gunmen 'Tracked and Killed' – BBC
Nigeria: 50 Islamic Insurgents Killed in Army Raid – AP
Great Lakes Leaders Urge Resumption of DR Congo Peace Talks – VOA
DR Congo to Return to Negotiations With Rebels on Monday – Reuters
Mali's New President Appoints Prime Minister – VOA
US Resumes Aid to Mali After New President Takes Office – Reuters
Rights Campaigner Says Kenya’s Ruto Must Appear Before ICC – VOA
Cameroon Shuts Down 11 Media Outlets – VOA
Somalia Gov't: Audit Faults UN Corruption Claims – AP
Somalia’s Fractures Getting Hard to Heal – IPS
Somalia: Al-Shabab Twitter Feed Stopped Again – BBC
Twitter Suspends Somali Militants’ Account – NYT
Americas / Caribbean
Obama Tries to Soothe Brazil and Mexico Over Spying Reports – NYT
Obama Addresses NSA Concerns with Leaders of Mexico, Brazil – AP
Brazil's Rousseff: Obama Took Responsibility for NSA Spying – VOA
Mexico Says Obama Promises Spy Probe – BBC
Man Charged in Mexico Editor's Attack Not Guilty – AP
Colombia Santos: FARC 'to Keep Weapons Until Referendum' – BBC
Bolivian Anti-Graft Officer Held on Extortion Charge in Miami – Reuters
Asia / Pacific
China and Japan Leaders Meet at G20 – BBC
Chinese Navy Ships Arrive at Pearl Harbor for Rare Visit – AP
US Firms Grow Cooler on China Amid Multiple Concerns – WP
US Sends North Korean Envoy Davies to Asia – UPI
Leaving N. Korea, Rodman Assails Obama on Detained American – NYT
Rodman Says He Met North Korean Leader Again – AP
S. Korea Expands Ban on Fukushima Fish Imports From Japan – VOA
Cambodian Opposition Rally Pushes for Poll Probe – AP
Cambodia Opposition Rallies in Push for Poll Probe – Reuters
Thai Rubber Farmers Clash with Police – VOA
Europe
Before Heading Home, Obama Meets with Russian Activists – WP
Russia: In Moscow Mayoral Race, Important Nonfavorite – NYT
Russia: A Glance at Moscow's Contested Mayoral Race – AP
Greece Boosts Security for PM Speech – BBC
Lithuania: Security Equals Prosperity for EU – UPI
Germany: Rochus Misch, Bodyguard of Hitler, Dies at 96 – NYT
An Election in Russia (Well, Almost) – NYT Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Syria, Egypt Turmoil Nudges Israel, Palestinians Toward Peace – Reuters
US, EU See New Hope for Iran Nuclear Talks – AP
EU Court Annuls Block on Iran Firms – BBC
Iran Ruling In Europe Draws Anger From US – NYT
US Extends Iran Sanctions Waivers to Japan – Reuters
Iran's Rouhani Outmaneuvers Hard-Liners on Syria, Nuclear Talks – LAT
Iranian New Year Greetings Leave Israelis Perplexed, Pleased – VOA
Iraqi Officials, Militants Warn of Threat to US – AP
US Orders Diplomats Out of Lebanon – AP
UK Issues Security Alert for Bahrain – UPI
US Military Notes Strong Ties to Egypt – UPI
'No Decision' in Egypt on Dissolving Muslim Brotherhood – BBC
Clashes Flare at Pro-Morsi Marches Across Egypt – Reuters
New Rights Worries Over Arrests in Egypt -AP
Egyptian Troop Column Moves Into the Sinai – AP
Hagel Discusses Security With Egypt’s Defense Minister – AFPS
Algeria Puts Ex-Gitmo Prisoners on Parole – AP
Tunisia Union Pushes Concessions to End Deadlock – Reuters
Libya: Tripoli’s Cop on the Beat is an Armed Militiaman – WP
Iran and US Still Seeking Peace, Despite Syria Tension – WP Opinion
Prodding Iran on Human Rights – WP Opinion
The War in Egypt is On – UPI Opinion
South Asia
Homesick Militants Offered a Way Back to Kashmir – NYT
Wanted in US and India, Islamist Leads Mass Rally in Pakistan – Reuters
Pakistan Freeing 7 More Afghan Taliban Prisoners – AP
Pakistan Releases 7 Afghan Taliban Fighters – Reuters
Pakistan: US Drone Strike Kills Senior Haqqani Commander – VOA
US Drone 'Kills Haqqani Commander' – BBC
US Drone Strike Kills 6 in Pakistan, Fueling Anger – NYT
US Drone Strike Kills 6 Militants in NW Pakistan – WP
India Shocked Over Killing of Author by Afghan Taliban Militants – VOA
