26 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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Iran
The Next Steps in the Iran Nuclear Deal – WP
Iran Accord Was Hard, But Next Phase Will Be Harder – VOA
Obama Pushes Back Against Criticism of Interim Iran Deal – WP
Obama Defends Iran Nuclear Deal – BBC
Obama Advised Netanyahu of Iran Talks in September – AP
Saudi Arabia Cautiously Welcomes Iran Nuclear Deal – VOA
Nuclear Deal: Saudi Arabia Warns it Will Strike Out On its Own – TT
After Iran-US Deal, a Changing of the Guards? – UPI
EU ‘May Ease Iran Curbs Next Month’ – BBC
Iranians See Economic Promise in Nuclear Accord – WP
Iran Expects More Demand for its Oil After Nuclear Talks – UPI
Bipartisan US House Furor Erupts Over Iranian Nuclear Deal – UPI
In Iran Deal, Kerry Plays the Closer – WP
A Good Deal in Geneva – FP Opinion
Swapping Riyadh for Tehran Is Not the Answer – NYT Opinion
Another Wedge Between US and Saudis – NYT Opinion
Nuclear Deal a Win-Win for US, Iran and Even Israel – VOA Opinion
Egypt’s Shift Toward Saudis Would Harden – NYT Opinion
Turkey Fears a Shiite Alliance – NYT Opinion
A Secret Agreement – WP Opinion
Little Reason for Fear – NYT Opinion
Only the Beginning – WP Opinion
The Start of a Promising Policy Approach – NYT Opinion
A Diplomatic Triumph – WP Opinion
The Ties Could Lead to More Violence – NYT Opinion
World Doubts Obama Will Enforce Red Line on Iran – TDB Opinion
Israel's Iran Dilemma – NYT Opinion
The Path to an Iran Settlement – WP Opinion
What About Neda? – WP Opinion
Bringing Home Dad – WP Opinion
Afghanistan
Afghan Accord Near Collapse Due to New Demands – WP
Afghanistan: Karzai Baffles, Frustrates As He Rejects Advice – LAT
Obama’s Visiting Security Adviser Tells Karzai to Sign Agreement – NYT
White House to Karzai: Sign Or All Troops Gone After 2014 – AP
US Says Afghanistan's Karzai Seeks New Security Deal Conditions – Reuters
NATO’s Post-2014 Afghan Mission Uncertain – VOA
Karzai Stands By US Deal Delay – BBC
National Security Adviser Rice to Meet Karzai Amid Troop Accord Tension – WP
Gurkha Who Beheaded Taliban Insurgent in Battle Cleared to Return to Duty – DM
Afghanistan Considers Reintroduction of Public Stoning for Adulterers – TG
CENTCOM Reviews Delay in Medal of Honor Award – TT
Syria
Long-Delayed Syrian Peace Talks Set for Jan. 22 – WP
Talks on Ending Syria’s Civil War to Begin in January – NYT
UN Says Syria Peace Talks Set for January – VOA
Geneva Talks 'Best Chance' for Syria – BBC
Free Syrian Army Says Will Not Halt Fighting for Geneva 2 Talks – Reuters
What Does Nuclear Deal Mean for Iran's Role in Syria? – VOA
Iran Ready to Join Syria Peace Talks if Invited – Reuters
UN Envoy: Syria War Fueling Iraq Terrorist Threat – AP
Syrian Women 'Raped and Tortured' – BBC
Syrian Officials say Terrorists Damaged Refinery in Homs – UPI
Syria Polio Cases Spread to Damascus and Aleppo – Reuters
UN Says 2 More Polio Cases Found in Syria – AP
Turks Worry as Sons Go to Fight in Syria – Reuters
US Department of Defense
Report: Pentagon Emphasizing Personnel, But Budget Costs Up – S&S
Cuts to AFN, Closing Stars and Stripes on Pentagon Budget Table – S&S
Malaysian Businessman in Navy Bribery Case Held Without Bail – AP
Why Green Berets Are Smartest, Most Lethal Fighters In The World – BI Opinion
US Intelligence Community
CIA Remains Behind Majority of Drone Strikes – WP
NSA May Have Penetrated Internet Cable Links – NYT
End the NSA Dragnet, Now – NYT Opinion
‘Why Care About the NSA?’ – NYT Opinion
United States
Obama Signals a Shift From Military Might to Diplomacy – NYT
Poll Shows More Americans Say Obama Can't Manage Government – VOA
Assange Unlikely to Face US Charges for Publishing Files – WP
Two Difficult Wars Offer Compelling Lessons – Economist Special Report
A Glimmer of Sense on Guantánamo – NYT Editorial
No More Easy Wars – FP Opinion
United Kingdom
Scotland to Reveal Independence Case – BBC
Scotland Unveils ‘Landmark Document’ on Independence – NYT
Scotland Sets Out Blueprint for Independence – AP
Independent Scotland Would Keep the Pound and the Queen – Reuters
United Nations
IAEA Coordinates Drill to Respond to Dirty Bomb – UPI
Africa
UN Demands Action on Central African Republic 'Chaos' – BBC
France to Send 1,000 Troops to Central African Republic – AP
France 'to Send Extra Troops' to Central African Republic – BBC
UN Considers Options in Central African Republic – VOA
Central African Republic Says France to Boost Troops – VOA
HRW to CAR: It's Time to Get Serious About National Security – UPI
Supporters of CAR Rebel Leader Arrested, Face ICC – UPI
Sudan, S. Sudan: UN Extends Mandate for Security Force in Abyei – VOA
Government Abuse Drives Eritreans to Flee, UN Says – NYT
Undeterred by Perils, Migrants Flee Hardship in Eritrea – Reuters
Uganda: Protests Erupt After Kampala Mayor Impeachment – VOA
Uganda: Kampala Mayor Voted Out of Office – BBC
Zimbabwe Court Drops Charges Against Human Rights Lawyer – Reuters
Americas / Caribbean
Honduras Vote Sparks Competing Claims of Victory, Fraud – WP
Honduras Ruling Party Wins Presidency on Vow to Tame Gangs – Reuters
Ruling Party Wins Honduran Presidential Race – AP
'Unassailable Lead' in Honduras Poll – BBC
New Left-Wing Party in Honduras Cries Foul – NYT
Asia / Pacific
China at Odds with US, Allies Over Newly Declared ‘Defense Zone’ – S&S
Hagel Issues Statement on East China Sea Air Defense Zone – AFPS
Pentagon Prepared to Defend US Planes in China Defense Zone – VOA
China Slams US Remarks on Territorial Dispute with Japan – CNN
Japan Answers China’s Warnings Over Islands’ Airspace – NYT
Australia Summons China Ambassador Over Airspace Announcement – Reuters
China Air Defense Zone Points to the Long Game – AP
Japan Urges Airlines on China Zone – BBC
China's Aircraft Carrier Heads to South China Sea – AP
China Carrier Steams Towards Disputed South China Sea for Drills – Reuters
US, China Conduct Disaster Management Exchange – AFPS
9 Detained After Oil Pipeline Blasts in China – AP
China Rejects Dissident's Surrender Bid – VOA
Japan Secrecy Law Stirs Fear of Limits on Freedoms – AP
US Military Relief Effort for Philippine Typhoon Winding Down – S&S
US Typhoon Response Improves Military Ties with Philippines – VOA
DOD Transitions to Next Phase of Aid in Philippines – AFPS
US Marines Reduce Philippine Relief Operations – AFPS
Thousands Protest Against Thai Government – VOA
Thai Protesters Surround Ministries – BBC
Thai Protesters Call for Nationwide Uprising – AP
Bangkok Protests Spur Concerns About Thai Stability – NYT
Indonesia Steps Up Threats in Australia Row – Reuters
Indonesia Quotes Australia Saying Won't Act to Hurt Relations in Future – Reuters
Iran Agrees to Supply Indonesia With Oil Technology, Services – Reuters
China Must Rescind its Air Zone Over Disputed Islands – WP Editorial
China’s Coercive Play – NYT Editorial
China's Beef with Japan a Warning to the US – FP Opinion
Europe
Russia FM: No Need for European Missiles if Iran Deal Works – UPI
Islamic Group Tied to Russian Money Laundering Scheme – UPI
Ukraine Leader Firm Over EU 'U-turn' – BBC
Door Still Open for Ukraine, European Union Leaders Say – UPI
Russia Says EU Criticism Over Ukraine Shift Inappropriate – Reuters
EU Chair Says Ukraine Trade Decision Will Cost Russia Dearly – Reuters
Ukraine's Prime Minister Wants to Review Russian Gas Deal – UPI
China Looking for New Markets in Eastern Europe – AP
Posters Elicit German Tips Concerning Nazi Crimes – NYT
Europe Buys Time Again – UPI Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
US and Saudis in Growing Rift as Power Shifts – NYT
Israelis See Ticking Clock, and Alternate Approaches – NYT
UN Envoy: Syria War Fueling Iraq Terrorist Threat – AP
Deadly Blasts Hit Iraqi Cities – BBC
Gunmen Kill Two Belarus Military Instructors in Yemen – Reuters
Egypt’s Government Struggles to Gain Footing as Dissent Grows – NYT
New Law in Egypt Effectively Bans Street Protests – NYT
Egypt Referendum 'Set for January' – BBC
Egypt: Army Kills Leading Jihadi in Northern Sinai – AP
Libyan Militiamen Battle Government Forces in Benghazi – VOA
Libyan Army Clashes with Islamists – BBC
Libya: Militia in Benghazi Flees After Deadly Gun Battle – NYT
South Asia
Pakistan Unveils Own Drones Amid Dissent Over Use by US – WP
11 Pakistani Teachers Kidnapped During Polio Campaign Released – Reuters
Some in Pakistan Threatened by Turkish TV Invasion – AP
Dispute Erupts in India Over Surveillance by Candidate – NYT
3 Die in Political Violence as Bangladesh Vote Set – AP
Election Results in Nepal Signal a Political Right Turn – NYT
Nepal's Maoists Demand Election Investigation, But Soften Rhetoric – Reuters
