9 October 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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Terrorism / Counterterrorism
‘Imperfect Intelligence’ Said to Hinder US Raid on Militant in Somalia – NYT
US Officials Say Libya Approved Commando Raids – NYT
Obama Praises Capture of African Embassies Bombing Suspect – VOA
Obama: US Will Continue to Pursue Terrorists Overseas – AFPS
Using New Guidelines, US Forces Backed Off in Somalia Raid – WP
Lawyer Sought for Terror Suspect Held on Navy Ship – NYT
Libya Demands US Return Seized Terrorist Suspect – DPA
Libyan PM Wants Positive Relations Amid US Raid Aftermath – VOA
Hagel Appoints Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure – AFPS
Hagel Names Envoy to Boost Efforts to Close Guantanamo – WP
US Justification for al-Liby Arrest Questioned – UPI
Experts, Groups Question Legality of Seizure of al-Qaida Suspect – McClatchy
Pentagon Official: US Must Continue to Work with Somalia – AFPS
MI5 Chief Warns of Islamist Threat to Public – BBC
GCHQ Leaks Have 'Gifted' Terrorists Ability to Attack 'At Will' – TT
The Guardian Has Handed a Gift to Terrorists – DM
The War on Terror Seals a New Deal with Elite Forces – FT Opinion
How the SEAL Raid on Somalia Went Bad – NBC Opinion
The Long, Quiet Campaign Behind the SEAL Raid – BD Opinion
Drones May Be Able to Make Lethal Decisions on Their Own – DO/NJ Opinion
The Known Unknowns of Counterterrorism Ops – FP Opinion
Afghanistan
Karzai Lashes Out at US For Role and Focus in Afghanistan – NYT
Afghan Drawdown Continues for British Forces – UPI
2 Army Rangers Among 4 Killed in Afghanistan IED Attack – AP
Soldier with Fort Bragg Ties Among Four Killed by IED in Afghanistan – FO
Dostum Apologies for Actions During Civil War, Mixed Response – Tolo
Mine Disaster Shows Afghans’ Anger With Government – WP
Afghan Army: Self-Sufficient by 2015? – DN Opinion
Can Afghanistan Survive a US Withdrawal? – FP Opinion
Syria
With Obama in US, Kerry and Putin Meet on Syria – WP
Rebels Launch Assault on Key Syria Bases – AFP
Growing Unease Over Turkish Jihadists in Syria – VOA
Second Team of Weapons Experts to Head to Syria – NYT
US Department of Defense
Congress Moves to Reinstate Military’s Death Gratuity – S&S
Hagel Receives Update on Shutdown From Service Leaders – AFPS
Fleet of Air Cushions (LCAC) Vital to Safeguarding Island Chain – S&S
Time Runs Out On the Air Force’s C-27J – DODB
Furlough Raises Questions on Civilian Leave, Pay – AFPS
Broken Military Justice – NYT Editorial
US Intelligence Community
CIA to Call Back Thousands of Furloughed Employees – WP
United States
Obama, Speaker Boehner Clash in Budget Battle – VOA
White House Plans Meetings on Shutdown – WP
Congressmen Among 200 Arrested at Immigration Rally – VOA
The Real Threat to US National Security – Politico Opinion
United Kingdom
MI5 Chief Warns of Islamist Threat to Public – BBC
Failings Found in Border Safeguards – BBC
Home Office 'Go home' Adverts Banned – BBC
Africa
AU Security Experts Meet Over Standby Force Readiness – VOA
Experts Fear No Prosecutions in Kenya Mall Attack – VOA
Britain States Security Commitments to Kenya – UPI
Kenya: AU May Seek Deferral of Kenyatta ICC Case – VOA
Pentagon Official: US Must Continue to Work with Somalia – AFPS
Nigeria Drops Russians Sailors’ Arms Charges – BBC
Mali 'Islamists' Blow Up Bridge Near Gao – BBC
New Uganda Political Organization Challenges President’s Rule – VOA
Jailed Liberian Journalist Granted 30-Day Prison Release – VOA
Americas / Caribbean
Venezuela's Maduro Seeks New Powers – BBC
Venezuela’s Maduro Seeks to Rule by Decree – FT
Argentina’s President Undergoes Brain Surgery – WP
Argentina President’s Surgery 'Went Well' – BBC
Rights Advocates Suing UN Over Spread of Cholera in Haiti – NYT
Brazil’s Next Steps – NYT Editorial
Asia / Pacific
Pacific Rim Leaders Urge New Focus on Global Trade Talks – NYT
Chinese Media Gloat at Xi’s Appearance, Obama’s No-Show – WP
Kerry Pledges Full Support for Southeast Asia – WP
ASEAN Quest for Economic Integration Remains Elusive – VOA
ASEAN Leaders to Discuss Territorial Disputes, Integration at Summit – VOA
S. Korea Confirms North Restarted Yongbyon Nuclear Site – Bloomberg
South Korea Says North Restarted Nuclear Reactor – NYT
Fleet of Air Cushions (LCAC) Vital to Safeguarding Island Chain – S&S
China Court to Allow Bo Xilai Appeal – BBC
Indonesia to Boost Patrols Against People Smugglers – UPI
5 Questions on Future War in the Pacific – WOTR Opinion
Would China Strike the US Preemptively? – TD Opinion
Europe
Russian Courts Send Opposition, Greenpeace a Message – WP
Don't Stray Too Far West, Russia Tells Ukraine – UPI
US Army Assures Germans Drones For Training, Not Spying – S&S
EU Official Calls for More Surveillance of Migrant Routes – NYT
Italy Detains Suspected Migrant Boat Captain; Toll Rises – VOA
Turkey Under Pressure Over Likely Purchase of Chinese Missiles – VOA
Turkish Court Upholds Convictions of Coup Plotters – NYT
Turkey Lifts Longtime Ban on Head Scarves – VOA
Azerbaijan Presidential Vote May Reveal Cracks in Regime Support – VOA
German Hard Power: Is There a There There? – AEI Opinion
Spain's Double-Edged Recovery – UPI Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Centcom Advisor Promotes Interagency Synergy in Middle East – AFPS
Britain and Iran Move to Repair Diplomatic Relations – NYT
Iran Insists on 'Absolute Right' to Enrich Uranium – AFP
Iran Walks Back US Diplomacy – UPI
‘Death to America’ Slogan Prompts Debate in Iran – FT
Workers From Gaza's Destroyed Tunnels Struggle to Survive – VOA
US Linguists in Kuwait Seek Help From US Courts to Return Home – S&S
Obama Expected to Reduce US Military Aid to Egypt – NYT
US Plans to Curb Military Aid to Egypt – WP
Court in Egypt Sets Trial Date for Ex-President Morsi – NYT
Protests Staged at Egypt's Universities Against Army Takeover – VOA
Libyan PM Wants Positive Relations Amid US Raid Aftermath – VOA
Libyan PM Calls for Western Help – BBC
Why US is Losing Iraq and Why Iran Can't Afford To – UPI Opinion
South Asia
India Ends Limited Operation Against Militants in Kashmir – VOA
Taliban Urge Pakistan to Free Senior Leader, as Promised – NYT
With Malala in Spotlight, Pakistan Taliban Issues New Threat – WP
Former Dictator Musharraf Granted Bail, Free to Leave Pakistan – NYT