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13 December SWJ Roundup

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12.13.2013 at 10:44am

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

 

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USNI DailyReal Clear DefenseReal Clear WorldThe Daily Humanitarian

BBCCNN WorldCSM WorldLAT WorldNYT WorldWP WorldVOA

WP National SecurityWT National SecurityAmerican Forces Press Service

Abu MuqawamaAir Force TimesArmed Forces JournalAOL DefenseArmy Times

At WarCSM BackchannelsBattlelandDEFCON HillBest DefenseDanger Room

Defense OneDefense TechDoD BuzzThe DiplomatClausewitz Homepage

Early WarningForeign AffairsForeign PolicyFortuna’s Corner

Ground Force DialogueDavid IgnatiusDefense Tech

Early Warning BlogFeral Jundi –  Infinity Journal

Informal Institute for National Security Thinkers and Practitioners

Information DisseminationThe InterpreterKings of WarLong War Journal

Marine Corps GazetteMarine Corps TimesMaritime ExecutiveMilitary Review

MountainRunnerNational DefenseNavy TimesParametersRUSI

Security ClearanceStars & StripesWar on the RocksWarscapesWings Over Iraq

ZenPunditCNACNASCSISILWISWRandTJFUSIP

 

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Afghanistan

US Backing Off Its Deadline for Afghan Security Agreement – WP

Fair Elections Vital for Afghan Future, US Says – UPI

An Afghan Governor Defies Taliban, Death Threats – AP

Afghanistan Experts Stumped on US Death Toll, War Costs During Hearing – WT

 

Syria

US May be Open to Islamists Joining Rebel Coalition – WP

Brahimi Sets Deadline for Naming Syrian Delegations to Talks – VOA

Amnesty International Says EU Failing Syria Refugees – BBC

Chemical Arms Used Repeatedly in Syria, UN Says – NYT

Syria Chemical Arms 'Probably Used' – BBC

 

Iran

Ex-FBI Agent Who Disappeared in Iran Was on CIA Rogue Mission – WP

Missing American in Iran Was on Unapproved CIA Mission – AP

US Captive in Iran Said to be CIA – BBC

US Targets More Companies Evading Iran Sanctions – VOA

Obama Administration Targets Iran Sanctions Busters – WP

White House Punishes More Firms Over Iran Sanctions – NYT

Iran, Big Powers End Vienna Talks, to Meet Again – Reuters

Iran's Fears of Being a Target Cloud Nuke Talks – AP

Iran Says It's Wrong to Think Nuclear Activity Slowed – UPI

Iran Frees Slovak Paragliders Held in Spy Row – Reuters

 

US Department of Defense

Experts: DOD Still Faces Cuts But Dodges the Worst – S&S

Hagel: Budget Deal Could Aid DOD's Fiscal Woes, Reassure Allies – S&S

Budget Agreement Aids DOD in Addressing Cuts – AFPS

Air Force Announces More Force Reductions – S&S

End Looms for US Air Force's 'Warthog' Ground-Attack Jet – AFP

Congress Wants Common Camouflage Uniform – AT

Congress Still Withholding Funds for Marines Move to Guam – S&S

Key Defendant in Navy’s ‘Fat Leonard’ Scandal Agreed to Plead Guilty – WP

DARPA Takes Robots to Disaster Mitigation Trials – AFPS

Golden Knights Make Split-Second Decision to Save Life – FO

 

US Intelligence Community

Panel Is Said to Urge Restraints on NSA Surveillance – NYT

Reveal What US Torture Cost Us – WP Opinion

 

United States

Despite Veterans Opposition, Senate Dems Vow to Pass Budget Deal – S&S

House Passes Bipartisan Deal on Budget and Pentagon – NYT

Military Retirees: You Betrayed Us, Congress – CNN

Measure Allows VA to Exhume Capital Criminals – LAT

 

United Kingdom

Suspected Terrorist, Mysterious 'White Widow,' Eludes Police in Africa – AP

Gang Violence Falling, Minister Says – BBC

 

Africa

Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Peace Deal – VOA

Congo Peace Deal 'Signed in Kenya' – BBC

CAR Capital Tense But Calm Thursday – VOA

US Airlift of Burundian Troops to CAR Under Way – S&S

French Defense Chief in Chaotic Central African Republic – AP

Central African Republic Humanitarian Crisis Mounts – Reuters

Boko Haram Claims Responsibility for Nigerian Military Base Attack – VOA

DR Congo Not Making Grade on Reconciliation, UN Finds – UPI

Silence on Sudan’s Darfur Deafening, ICC Chief Says – UPI

Kenya Marks 50 Years of Independence Amid Progress, Challenges – VOA

South Africa: Interpreter at Mandela Event Says He Was Hallucinating – AP

South Arica Probes Mandela Interpreter Checks – BBC

The Central African Republic Needs Our Help – WP Opinion

 

Americas / Caribbean

Mexico’s Pride, Oil, May Be Opened to Outsiders – NYT

Mexico Congress Approves Energy Bill – BBC

Nicaragua in Thrall of Canal Dream; Worries Remain – AP

Honduran President Confirmed in Post – BBC

UN: Uruguay Marijuana Move 'Illegal' – BBC

Lift the Cuban Embargo – NYT Editorial

 

Asia / Pacific

China Focus for Japan ASEAN Summit – BBC

North Korea Says Kim’s Uncle Executed – NYT

Kim Jong Un’s Uncle, Former Mentor to N. Korean Leader, Executed – WP

North Korea Announces Execution of Leader's Uncle – VOA

North Korea Leader's Uncle 'Executed' – BBC

In North Korea, a Purge of Kim’s Caretakers – WP

Japan's Cabinet Approves $53 Billion Stimulus – VOA

Thailand PM Calls for Talks as Protesters Keep Up Pressure – VOA

Trial of an Ex-Premier Raises Tensions in Thailand Further – NYT

Rights Groups Press for Release of Leading Vietnam Dissident – VOA

Hagel, Singapore Minister Reaffirm Defense Relationship – AFPS

Hagel: US Committed to Singapore Relationship – AFPS

Burma Releases 44 Prisoners of Conscience – UPI

China Keeping Close Eye on North Korea – TD Opinion

 

Europe

Putin Eyes $700bn to Advance Russian Army – RT

Russian Lawmakers Say 'Nyet' to Foreign Speech in Workplace – VOA

Russia Makes New Attempt to Woo Ukraine – VOA

Ukraine’s Leader Veers Back Toward Europe. But is it Real? – WP

Ashton: Ukraine 'Intends to Sign' Agreement with EU – VOA

Hagel Warns Ukraine Against Using Military Against Demonstrators – AFPS

Ukraine Protesters Rebuild Barricades – BBC

In Ukraine’s East, a Message for Protesters: Stop – NYT

Does Europe Need Ukraine? – NYT Debate

 

Middle East / North Africa

Kerry Returns to Israel for Peace Talks – VOA

Kerry Meets Israel's Netanyahu to Push Peace Talks – AP

Kerry Pushing Netanyahu, Abbas on Border Security Issues – WP

Israel Shelves Plan to Move Bedouins Amid Outcry – NYT

Iraqi Officials: 22 Escape From Baghdad Jail – AP

Drone Strike in Yemen Hits Wedding Convoy, Killing 11 – NYT

Air Strike Kills 15 Civilians in Yemen by Mistake – Reuters

Yemen Wedding Hit by Air Strike – BBC

Saudi Religious Leader Condemns Suicide Attacks – VOA

Bahrain Boasts to Japan of Human Rights Record – UPI

Car Bomb Wounds 35 Egyptian Police in Ismailia – VOA

Bomb Rocks Egypt Police Base – BBC

Egyptian Police Fire Teargas and Water Cannon on Protesters – Reuters

Oil Prices Down as Libya Plans to Resume Output – AP

Activist Tells Amnesty International Freedom Fading From Tunisia – UPI

Tunisian Union Seeks to Salvage Crisis Talks – VOA

Tunisia Parties 'Reach Deal' on PM – BBC

The State of Affairs in Tunisia – WP Interview

 

South Asia

2 Pakistan Policemen Protecting Polio Team Killed – AP

Pakistan Polio Team Guard Killed – BBC

Opposition Leader Hanged for War Crimes in Bangladesh – VOA

Bangladesh Hangs Islamist Leader – BBC

Opposition Leader’s Execution Spurs Protests in Bangladesh – NYT

Execution in Bangladesh Sparks Violent Protests – AP

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