14 November 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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Afghanistan
Access Given to Afghan Contractor Suspected of Helping Insurgents – S&S
UN Report: Afghan Opium Survey Reports Record Growth in 2013 – S&S
Afghan Opium Harvest at Record High – BBC
After Record Opium Year, Afghans Plant New Crop – AP
Senator Says US Ending Buys of Russian Helicopters – AP
Iran
Iran and Western Powers Clash Over Why Nuclear Talks Failed – NYT
UN Agency Sees No Big Change in Iran's Nuclear Work – VOA
White House Works to Delay Iran Sanctions – WP
Kerry and Biden Ask for Room to Reach a Nuclear Deal With Iran – NYT
Kerry Urges Congress to Not Increase Iran Sanctions – S&S
Kerry Calls on Lawmakers to Hold Off on New Iran Sanctions – VOA
Kerry Opposes New Sanctions on Iran – BBC
Iran Sees No Political Motive for Recent Slayings – UPI
Iran Develops Sea Rescue Drone – BBC
Requirements for an Enduring Solution to the Iranian Nuclear Challenge – CNAS Brief
This Iran Deal Won't Seal Itself – FP Opinion
Syria
Assad's Forces Capture South Damascus Suburb – VOA
Syrian Forces Recapture Damascus Suburb From Rebels – NYT
Syria Rebels in Aleppo Call to Arms – BBC
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Al-Qaida Seen Shifting Tactics to Smaller Attacks – ND
The Failed War on the 'War on Terror' – Commentary Opinion
US Department of Defense
Joint Chiefs Say Reducing Personnel Costs is Key – WP
Air Force Must Modernize Despite Budget Woes, Welsh Says – AFPS
Welsh: Air Force Will Resist ‘Requirements Drift’ in New Bomber – AFPS
Air Force Chief: Drone Combat Missions May be Trimmed – WP
Air Force to Scrutinize Nuclear Leader Candidates – AP
Littoral Combat Ship Sidelined Again by Maintenance Issue – S&S
4 Marines Killed in Camp Pendleton Accident – S&S
Air Force Academy Cadets Become UAV Instructors – AFT
Army Chief of Staff Warns of Cost of Military Sexual Assault Plan – AP
Officer: Conviction Tough in Naval Academy Sex Assault Case – AP
DOD Inspector General Hotline Reports Spike in Complaints – AFPS
Suspect in Navy Bribery Scandal Won Contracts Despite Criminal Past – S&S
Air Force Officer Acquitted of Groping Virginia Woman – S&S
Cold War Sub to be Displayed at Museum; Military Missions Remain Secret – FOX
Ending Nuclear Overkill – NYT Opinion
US Military Must Do More with Less Money – Brookings Opinion
US Intelligence Community
After 30 Years of Silence, Original NSA Whistleblower Looks Back – Gawker
United States
Johnson Pledges to Improve DHS Management, Morale – WP
Questions About ‘60 Minutes’ Benghazi Story – McClatchy
Calls for Capitol Police Navy Yard Congressional Inquiry – BBC
Veterans’ Malpractice Claims on the Rise – AJ-C
First World Trade Center Tower Opens 12 Years After 9/11 – VOA
Two Secret Service Agents Cut from Obama Detail After Misconduct – WP
Why Can't We Admit We're Scared of Islamism? – TS Opinion
Is Anyone Home at Either End of Pennsylvania Avenue? – UPI Opinion
A Need For Compromise on Immigration – WP Opinion
United Kingdom
UK Pursuing Criminal Investigation into NSA Leaks – AP
Iraq Inquiry: 'No US Veto' Over Blair-Bush Notes – BBC
United Nations
Activists Criticize Vietnam's Election to UN Rights Council – VOA
Activists Call for UN International Ban on 'Killer Robots' – VOA
Africa
US Names 2 Nigerian-Based Groups Terrorist Organizations – VOA
US Lists Two Nigerian Islamist Groups as Terrorists – WP
2 Islamist Groups in Nigeria Designated Terror Organizations by US – S&S
US Names Nigeria’s Boko Haram as 'Terrorists' – BBC
US Designates Nigeria’s Boko Haram as a Terrorist Entity – UPI
Congo Ready to Sign Document Formalizing Rebel Defeat – VOA
UN: Nigeria Offensive Drives 40,000 Refugees into Niger – VOA
Kenyan President to Return Disputed Media Bill to Parliament – VOA
Somalia Cyclone: 140 Confirmed Dead – BBC
Rwanda Charges Ex-Presidential Guard With Terrorism – BBC
Americas / Caribbean
Guerrillas Step Up Campaign in Paraguay – NYT
Brazil Upholds Corruption Jail Terms – BBC
Argentine Ex-Army Officer Escapes – BBC
Asia / Pacific
UN Aid Chief in Typhoon-Ravaged Philippines – VOA
US Relief for Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines Stepped Up – S&S
Philippines: Logistical Hurdles Paralyze Relief Effort – NYT
US Carrier to Boost Philippines Typhoon Effort – BBC
US Officials Cautiously Optimistic About Aid Progress in Philippines – AFPS
Hospital Ship Mercy to Provide Aid to Philippines – NBC
More Ospreys Deploy to Philippines for Typhoon Relief Mission – AFPS
Manila Flights Depart With Aid, Return With Survivors – VOA
Philippines: Post-Typhoon Looting Raises Security Fears – WP
Philippines’ President Faces Growing Anger – NYT
Air Force Leader Discusses Opening Communications With China – AFPS
China Panel Said to Oversee Domestic Security and Foreign Policy – NYT
Chinese Power Play: Xi Jinping Creates National Security Council – CSM
OIC Delegation Greeted by Protests in Burma – VOA
Burma Rebels Shun Peace Initiative – UPI
Is the US Navy "Out-Sticked" in the Asia-Pacific? – RCD Interview
China’s Plan Without Politics – WP Editorial
Pacific Power: The Politics of the US Military in SE Asia – TD Opinion
Europe
Ukraine Parliament Deadlock on Tymoshenko Clouds EU Signing – VOA
Polish President Apologizes for Russian Embassy Violence – VOA
Hagel Thanks Slovenian Defense Minister for Close Cooperation – AFPS
German Ex-President Goes on Trial – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
Palestinian Negotiating Team Resigns – VOA
A Year After War, Gaza Holds Its Fire – WP
Hamas Marks Anniversary of 2012 Israel Conflict – AP
Attacks Across Iraq Kill Dozens – NYT
Shia Pilgrims Killed in Iraq Attacks – BBC
Qatar Learns Tough Lessons in Year of Defeats – WP
Egypt to Lift State of Emergency, Curfew – VOA
Egypt Lifting State of Emergency – BBC
Morsi Accuses Egypt’s Military Leaders of Treason – NYT
Morsi Warns of Egypt Instability – BBC
Top Russian Officials in Egypt Talks – BBC
The Path to Sustainable Political Parties in the Arab World – CEIP Opinion
In Egypt, a Spring of Discontent – WP Opinion
South Asia
Sri Lanka Warns UK Over 'War Crimes' – BBC
Sri Lanka’s Climate of Fear – NYT Editorial
