9 January 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 – AidSpeak – 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 – WhyDev – Wings Over Iraq
ZenPundit – CNA – CNAS – CSIS – ILW – ISW – Rand – TJF – USIP
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Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War
Robert Gates Has Harsh Words for Obama and Biden – LAT
Memoir by Gates a Surprising Departure for Measured Statesman – S&S
Robert Gates Memoir Shocks Washington – CSM
At White House, It’s Biden Everywhere After a Memoir’s Lashing – NYT
Gates Book Gets Pushback From White House – WSJ
White House Rushes to Respond to Robert Gates' Book – Politico
White House Defends Biden Against Gates Criticism – AP
McCain: Gates Criticism of Obama to Have 'Significant Impact' – VOA
The Bob Gates Memoir: Five Notable Quotes – CNN
Robert Gates Memoir: Top 5 Bombshells – CSM
The Deliberations of War – NYT Book Review
Robert Gates Hits 'Incompetent' Congress – USAT Editorial
The Secret Life of Robert Gates – Politico Opinion
Robert Gates' Indictment of Obama's White House – RCD Opinion
Robert Gates' Wise Words on the Cost of War – USN&WR Opinion
Why Bob Gates' Revelations Ring True – Fox Opinion
What Gates Didn’t Get Done – BD Opinion
In Defense of Obama on the Gates Memoir – NJ Opinion
Gates is Only the Beginning – CS Opinion
How Bob Gates' Memoir Could Haunt Hillary in 2016 – WP Opinion
Gates’ Criticism of Obama Shows Risks of ‘Team of Rivals’ Approach – WP Opinion
Gates Should Have Waited – WP Opinion
Afghanistan
Unleash the Accountants of War in Afghanistan – FP Opinion
Iraq
Grim Sequel to Iraq’s War – NYT
Maliki Calls on Local Tribes to Fight Iraq Militants – VOA
PM Says Victory Certain as Falluja Assault Looms – Reuters
Fighters Urged to Go as Supplies Run Short – AP
US Closely Monitors Iraq Violence But Has Few Options – VOA
UN Warns of Iraq Humanitarian Crisis – BBC
Former US Military Leader Has Advice for Iraq on Fighting al-Qaeda – PRI
To Win Fallujah, Maliki Doesn't Need to Negotiate, He Needs to Fight – FP Opinion
Iran’s Fingerprints in Fallujah – WP Opinion
Pacific Pivot vs. Mideast Crisis – BD Opinion
Syria
Rebel-on-Rebel Violence Spreading in Syria – VOA
Syrian Rebels Deal Qaeda-Linked Group a Reversal – NYT
Rebels Seize Aleppo Headquarters of al-Qaeda-Linked Group – LAT
Syria Rebels Seize al-Qaeda Base in Aleppo – VOA
Syria Rebels Seize al-Qaeda Base in North – AP
Rebel Jihadist Aleppo HQ Seized – BBC
Al-Qaeda Group Vows to Attack Syrian Rebels, Opposition Leaders – Reuters
Russia Halts UN Condemnation of Aleppo Air Raids – AP
Syria Reports 2 Attacks On Chemical Arms Sites – NYT
Watchdog Wants to Speed Up Syrian Disarmament – AP
NATO
Missile Destroyers to Raise Significance of Rota, Mediterranean – S&S
US Department of Defense
Odierno Refutes Army-Marine Corps Rivalry – AT
Navy Helicopter Goes Down in Atlantic Off Va.; 1 Dead – AP
Air Force General at Center of Sexual Assault Controversy to Retire – S&S
General Criticized for Handling of Sex-Assault Cases to Retire – WP
New Law Brings Changes to Uniform Code of Military Justice – ANS
Michigan Woman Helps 'Four-Legged Soldiers' – MEN
Do Joint Fighter Programs Save Money? – RAND R&A
The US Navy and Friends Just Won the Flattop Photo Contest – WIB Opinion
Running the Pentagon Right – FA Opinion
Why We Died: Political Validation for Veterans – WOTR Opinion
United States
Al-Qaida's Resurgence Testing Obama's War Policies – AP
'Jihad Jamie' Gets Eight Years in Jihad Jane Case – Reuters
Indiana Guardsman Stopped for Speeding had 48 Bombs – CD
NASA Extends the Life of the International Space Station – NYT
Star-Spangled Banner, Song Manuscript to be Joined in DC – AP
United Kingdom
Killing that Led to UK Riots 'Lawful' – BBC
Police Cleared in 2011 Death That Incited British Riots – NYT
World
Number of Nuclear Capable Countries Drops – VOA
Progress Is Seen on Nuclear Safekeeping – NYT
Reported Christian 'Martyr' Deaths Double in 2013 – Reuters
Africa
CAR Descending Into Religious War – UPI
UN Warns of CAR Humanitarian Crisis – BBC
Regional Bloc to Discuss CAR Crisis – VOA
CAR President to Step Down at Regional Summit – Reuters
CAR Refugees Need Urgent Help, UN Envoy Says – UPI
Gunmen Kill Three, Wound 12 in North Nigeria Mosque Attack – Reuters
France to Reduce Its Troops in Mali to 1,600 – AP
Thousands Flee South Sudan Oil City – BBC
South Sudan Talks Hang in Balance Over Detained Rebels – Reuters
South Sudan Rebels Reject Plan to Unblock Peace Talks – Reuters
Somalia's Puntland New President Vows to Fight Insecurity – Reuters
Equatorial Guinea Denies Closing Borders – BBC
Terrorism’s Fertile Ground – NYT Opinion
Americas / Caribbean
Venezuela: Killing of Former Beauty Queen a Test for Chavez Successor – WP
Actress' Slaying Puts Venezuela Leaders on Spot – AP
UN Agency Wants Probe of Brazil Prison Violence – AP
Salvadoran Ex-Leader in Funds Probe – BBC
Haiti Police: Killers Targeted Moto-Taxi Drivers – AP
Asia / Pacific
Poll: Most Chinese Execs Won't Work With Japanese Companies – VOA
North Korea to Hold Vote for Rubber Stamp Parliament – VOA
Thai Lawmakers Face Senate Probe – BBC
Jakarta Governor Would Easily Win Indonesian Presidency – Reuters
Pacific Pivot vs. Mideast Crisis – BD Opinion
Crackdown in Cambodia – NYT Opinion
Europe
German Leader to Visit US Amid Discord Over NSA – AP
Germany Charges Former SS Member in Wartime Murders – NYT
Germany Dismisses Case Against Nazi Guard Over Lost Evidence – Reuters
Croatia Court Approves Ex-Spy Chief's Extradition to Germany – Reuters
Greenpeace in New Feud With Russia Over a Ship Seized by Senegal – NYT
French Court Dismisses Veil Ban Challenge – VOA
Turkish Government Shuffles Police and Seeks More Control Over Judiciary – NYT
Turkish Police Purge Spreads – BBC
Turkish Police Purge Reaches Top Ranks Amid Graft Scandal – Reuters
Still-Troubled Greece Assumes Presidency of European Union – LAT
The EU’s Weak Link Must Hold – NYT Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Al-Qaida-Linked Group Ramps Up Regional Violence – AP
Hamas Frees Fatah Men, Urges Rival to Reciprocate – Reuters
Palestinian Official: Blast Kills Gaza Militant – AP
African Migrant Protest in Israel Enters 4th Day – VOA
Two Suspected Qaeda Militants Killed in Yemen Drone Strike – Reuters
Bahrain Government Ends Reconciliation Talks – AP
In Egypt, Many Shrug as Freedoms Disappear – WP
Egypt: El-Sissi Seeks Mandate From Vote on Charter – AP
Egypt Delays Morsi Trial Due to Weather – VOA
Egypt: Morsi Absence Halts Cairo Trial – BBC
US to List Libyan Groups Tied to Benghazi Attack as Terrorists – NYT
Libya Warns Oil Tankers Against Dealing With Militias – NYT
Libya's PM Warns May Sink Oil Tankers Nearing East Ports – Reuters
Still Not Time to Attack Iran – FA Opinion
Attacking Iran Is Still a Fool's Errand – TD Opinion
Blueprint for a New Egypt – NYT Opinion
South Asia
India and US Continue Fight Over Diplomacy – NYT
India Targets Expatriates’ Privileges at US Club Amid Dispute – WP
India Tells US to Close Embassy Club; Anger Exposes Flaws in Ties – Reuters
