29 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 – The Daily Humanitarian
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 – Fortuna’s Corner – 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
Obscure Agency Charged with High-Profile Syrian Mission – WP
Tense Negotiations on the Way to UN Vote on Syria – WP
Syria Vows to Abide by UN Resolution – AP
Syria's FM: No Transition Plan Without Assad – AP
Fresh Clashes in Syria After UN Agreement – VOA
Rebels Seize Military Post on Syria's Southern Border – Reuters
Activists: Syria Airstrike Hits School, Killing 12 – AP
A Surface Calm, Punctured by Artillery – NYT
Iran
After Obama-Rouhani Phone Call, Both Face Pressure at Home – LAT
Iran: More Needed Than Obama Call for Full Ties – AP
Not All Iranians Pleased by Rouhani-Obama Contact – VOA
Iranians Welcome Hassan Rouhani With Protest – NYT
In Tehran, Presidents’ Talk Met Largely with Optimism – WP
Rivals Rally as Rouhani Returns to Iran – BBC
Big Challenges Remain Despite Progress on Iran – NYT
Israel and Others View Overtures of US and Iran With Suspicion – NYT
Iraq Says Iran's Shift Toward West Is Serious – AP
Israel Says It Has Caught Alleged Iranian Spy – AP
Israel Says It Caught Iranian Spy With Photos of US Embassy – Reuters
US Says Iran Hacked Navy Computers – WSJ
Iran Mass Producing Submarines – TD
Hassan Does Manhattan – NYT Opinion
Charmed by Rouhani, But Only to a Point – LAT Opinion
Afghanistan
Afghans Say Taliban Take District HQ in North – AP
Pentagon Taking a Fresh Look at Stopping Insider Attacks – AP
Rehab Centers Aim to Get Women, Children, Even Taliban, Off Opium – S&S
Has America Abandoned an Afghan Interpreter? – TNY Opinion
Al-Qaeda
The Unquenchable Fire – Economist Editorial
The Dangers of Success – FP Opinion
US Department of Defense
Hagel Calls Government Shutdown Threat 'Shortsighted' – AP
Half of DOD Civilians Will be Furloughed if Appropriations Lapse – AFPS
Pentagon Finalizes New $7.8B F-35 Contract – Reuters
No. 2 Chief at US Strategic Command Suspended – WP
Vice Admiral Suspended in Gambling Investigation – NYT
No. 2 Nuke Commander Suspended Amid Casino Probe – AP
US Nuclear Commander Suspended Over Gambling Probe – BBC
A New Sport for Wounded Veterans – WP
Saving the Defense Budget with Acquisition Reform – RCD Opinion
US Intelligence Community
Officials Discuss Intelligence Programs at Senate Hearing – AFPS
NSA Examines Social Networks of US Citizens – NYT
NSA Said to Study Some Americans’ Social Connections – WP
Next Scoop from Snowden on NSA Assassination Program, Reporter Says – AP
United States
US House Resumes Budget Battle – VOA
House Pushes US to the Edge of a Shutdown – WP
US Shutdown Nears as House Votes to Delay Health Law – NYT
US Govt Shutdown Nears After House Vote – BBC
House Bill Would Delay Health Law by 1 Year and Pay Troops – AP
As Congress Fights Over Budget, Agency Spends $562,000 on Artwork – WP
Ex-Soldier Pleads Not Guilty in DEA Killing Plot – AP
When the FBI Spent Decades Hunting for a Soviet Spy on Its Staff – SM
Are We Hard-Wired for War? – NYT Opinion
United Kingdom
End War on Drugs, Says UK Police Chief – BBC
Africa
Kenya 'At War' with al-Shabab, Faces Security Questions – VOA
Kenya Cabinet Was 'Warned of Attack' – BBC
Kenya Terrorists Used New Tactic to Spare Some Muslims – AP
Nigeria: Islamic Militants Kill Students in College Attack – AP
Mali: 4 Killed in Suicide Bomb Attack in Timbuktu – Reuters
African Generals Turn to Drones – WSJ
Islamists, Ruling Party Members Chide Sudan's Bashir Amid Protests – Reuters
Mass Protests in Sudan for 6th Day – VOA
South Sudan’s Army Faces Accusations of Civilian Abuse – NYT
Hagel Discusses Security Issues With Uganda's President – AFPS
Guinea Completes Long-Delayed Election – VOA
Polls Close in Guinea's Election – BBC
Americas / Caribbean
With Push on Agenda, Mexican President Meets Resistance – WP
Colombian President Rejects Jesse Jackson FARC Mediation – BBC
Colombia Leader Rejects Jackson Help in Release of US Hostage – Reuters
Chile 'Caravan of Death' General Commits Suicide – BBC
Former Chilean Intelligence Chief Commits Suicide – NYT
Asia / Pacific
US, Japan Eye Rewrite of Security Pact – TH
Hagel in South Korea for Security Talks – AP
China Hopes US, N. Korea to Hold Direct Talks on Nuclear Standoff – YNA
China's 1st Pilot Free Trade Zone Opens – AP
Philippines Says Zamboanga Crisis 'Over' – VOA
Officials Call Standoff Over in Philippines – NYT
Refugee Boat Sinks on Way to Australia – VOA
The US-Japan Security Alliance – CFR R&A
China's Maritime Disputes – CFR R&A
Reform With Chinese Characteristics – NYT Editorial
Europe
Italy in Crisis as Center-Right Ministers Resign – VOA
Resignations Threaten Italian Coalition – NYT
Italian President to Tackle Crisis – BBC
Italy's Napolitano Says Will See if Elections Can Be Avoided – Reuters
Greece Arrests Senior Members of Far-Right Party – NYT
Greece Arrests Leader and 18 Members of Neo-Nazi Party – LAT
Crackdown on Greek Far-Right Party – BBC
Portugal Govt Keeps Austerity, Despite Elections – AP
Hundreds Rally in Spain Protesting the Monarchy – AP
Austria's 'Grand Coalition' Eyes Election Victory – BBC
2 Small Parties Ones to Watch in Austrian Vote – AP
Middle East / North Africa
Iraqi Minister Doubts New Civil War on Horizon – AP
Iraq Kurd Opposition Party Consolidates Position in Vote – Reuters
Israel Says It Has Caught Alleged Iranian Spy – AP
Israel Says It Caught Iranian Spy With Photos of US Embassy – Reuters
Islamist Party in Tunisia to Step Down – NYT
Ruling Islamists to Quit in Tunisia – BBC
Tunisia's Ruling Islamists Accept Plan to Step Down – Reuters
Egypt's FM Says Transitional Govt Phase to End by Spring – Reuters
Rights Debate Reflects Blurred Lines in Egypt – AP
2 Canadian Men Remain Behind Bars in Egypt – AP
Imagining a Remapped Middle East – NYT Opinion
South Asia
India PM in 'Terror' Warning to Pakistan Ahead of Talks – BBC
On Eve of Meeting, India Raps Pakistan on Cross-Border Attacks – Reuters
Deadly Blast Hits Pakistan Market – BBC
Car Bomb Kills 33 in Northwest Pakistan – AP
15 Killed in New Earthquake in Pakistan – VOA
New Pakistan Quake Kills 12; Militants Kill 4 Troops – LAT
Pakistani Quake Area Struck Again – BBC
India Rape Leads to Rise of ‘Women Only’ Buses, Taxis, Parks – WP
