15 December SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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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
Karzai Reiterates US Security Deal Refusal – VOA
A Gated Community Rises for Afghanistan’s Elite – LAT
4 Killed in Roadside Bombing in Afghanistan – AP
Controlled Blasts by Afghan Army Shake Kabul – Reuters
Syria
France Says 'Pessimistic' on Syria, Has Doubts About Peace Talks – Reuters
US, Britain Have Not Helped Syrian Rebels Enough, Saudi Prince Says – Reuters
Syria Uses Red Tape, Threats to Control UN Aid Agencies – Reuters
Refuge: Stories From the Syrian Exodus – WP
Ships to Haul 500 Tons of Syrian Chemical Agents – AP
The Syrian Abyss – WP Editorial
Moonwalking in Syria – LAT Opinion
Iran
Minister Says Iran Will Continue Nuclear Talks – AP
Iran Committed to Continuing Nuclear Talks – Reuters
Calls Mount to Free 2 Iranian Opposition Leaders – NYT
Kerry Says US Has Not Abandoned Ex-FBI Agent Missing in Iran – Reuters
Iran Asks US to Provide More on Missing American – AP
Iran Reports Successfully Sending Another Monkey Into Space – NYT
US Department of Defense
Wreaths Across America at Arlington – S&S
Lawmakers Promise Review of Military Pension Cuts – S&S
Air Force Envisions Smaller Force to Preserve Readiness – AFPS
The Guantánamo Trials, in Pastel – NYT Opinion
US Intelligence Community
Extent of Snowden’s Leaks Eludes American Officials – NYT
In 2014, NSA to Face Winds of Change – Reuters
CIA Benghazi Team Clash Led to 'Stand Down' Report – AP
Africa
CAR Insecurity Worsens Humanitarian Crisis – VOA
France Says to Seek European Help in Central African Republic – Reuters
UN Condemns Killing of Mali Peacekeepers – VOA
United Nations Says Several Peacekeepers Are Killed in Mali – AP
At Least Four Are Killed in Kenya Van Explosion – AP
South Africa Holds State Funeral for Mandela – AP
South Africa Buries 'Greatest Son' Mandela – Reuters
Americas / Caribbean
On Election Day, Latin America Willingly Trades Machismo for Female Clout – NYT
Mexico: A Border City Known for Killing, Gets Back to Living – NYT
11 Bodies Found in Indigenous Community in Mexico – AP
Venezuela Grounds Flight Over Bomb Threat – AP
Bachelet Seen Winning Chile Presidential Runoff – AP
Candidate Proposals in Chile Presidential Vote – AP
Costa Rica's Peace Dividend: How Abolishing the Military Paid Off – LAT Opinion
Is it Time for the US to Shake Cuba's Hand Too? – LAT Opinion
Asia / Pacific
Japan PM to Push Security Agenda Next Year With Fresh Urgency – Reuters
Japan, ASEAN Pledge Air, Sea Cooperation – VOA
China Condemns Japan’s Abe for Criticizing Air Defense Zone – Reuters
US, Chinese Warships Avert Near-Collision in South China Sea – VOA
American and Chinese Navy Ships Nearly Collided in South China Sea – NYT
US, China Warships Narrowly Avoid Collision – WP
China Completes First Soft Landing on Moon in 37 Years – WP
As Rover Lands, China Joins Moon Club – NYT
China's Moon Rover Leaves Traces on Lunar Soil – AP
Kerry in Vietnam for Trade, Security Talks – VOA
Now Top US Diplomat, Kerry Returns to Vietnam – AP
The Women Behind the Throne in N. Korea's 'Empire of Horror' – TT
Kim Jong-un’s Aunt Appears to Survive Husband’s Purge – NYT
Kim's Aunt Appears Safe After Husband's Execution – AP
North Korea Purge Mirrors Those in 20th Century – AP
N. Korean Official: Purge Won't Hurt Economic Policy – AP
Thailand’s Military Hosts Forum on Political Crisis – AP
Japan, Burma Sign Investment Pact – AP
Dear President of China – NYT Opinion
Central Asia
Only Nominal Competition in Turkmenistan's Vote – AP
No Whiff of Dissent in Turkmenistan's First Multi-Party Vote – Reuters
Europe
Far Right in Eastern Europe Makes Gains as Syrians Arrive – NYT
Signs of Momentum Shifting to Protesters in Ukraine – NYT
US Senators to Visit Ukraine on Day of Opposition Rally – VOA
Senator McCain Meets Ukrainian Protest Leaders Amid Rival Rallies – Reuters
Ukrainian Opposition Presses With Massive Rally – AP
Ukrainians Mass for New Anti-Gov’t Rally as EU Halts Trade Deal – Reuters
In Concession, Ukraine Moves Against Some Officials – WP
4 Top Ukraine Officials Investigated in Crackdown – AP
Spain: Catalans Want Independence Referendum in 2014 – Reuters
France Broadens Its Surveillance Power – NYT
Germany: Social Democrats Secure a Third Term for Merkel – NYT
Italian Neo-Fascist Group Tears Down Flag From EU Headquarters – Reuters
A New Cold War Tug-of-War on Ukraine – LAT Editorial
Ukraine's Drama, Obama's Weakness – LAT Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Bahrain Expansion Latest Signal of Continued US Presence – S&S
Home-Invasion Killings, Bombings Kill 9 in Iraq – AP
Iraq Violence Claims 17 – Reuters
Officials: Gunmen Kill Family of 5 in Iraq – AP
Yemen: Strikes Targeted Al-Qaida Leaders – VOA
Japanese Diplomat Hurt in Failed Yemen Abduction – AP
Thousands Evacuated from Gaza After Flooding – VOA
Gaza Strip Receives Fuel After Storm Batters It – AP
Egypt Constitution Vote Set for January – VOA
Egypt to Vote Next Month on New Constitution – NYT
Tunisia Chooses New PM to Replace Islamist Gov't – AP
Tunisian Parties Agree on New Premier to Lead Until Elections – Reuters
South Asia
