11 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 – War Council
Warscapes – WhyDev – Wings Over Iraq
ZenPundit – CNA – CNAS – CSIS – ILW – ISW – Rand – TJF – USIP
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Taliban Talks Going Nowhere Despite Secret Meetings – AP
Aircraft Crash in Afghanistan Kills 2 Coalition Troops, Civilian – S&S
Afghan Boy Mistakenly Shot by US Marines, Official Says – DPA
Iraq
US Veterans Agonize Over al-Qaeda’s Resurgence in Iraq – WP
Iraqi Ambassador: Iraq is Turning to Russia for Aid – VOA
Iraq’s High-Stakes Struggle – CFR Interview
Our Stake in Iraq – WP Opinion
Syria
US Says Iran Won’t Attend Peace Talks on Syria – NYT
Activists: Nearly 500 Killed in Syrian Fighting – VOA
Syria Rebel Clashes 'Kill Hundreds' – BBC
'Friends of Syria' to Meet in Paris Sunday – VOA
UN Chief Appeals for Political Solution in Syria – VOA
ICRC Head Maurer Wants Greater Role in Syria – UPI
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Al-Qaida Threat Prompts US Review – UPI
US Department of Defense
Report: In Testing Phase, Massive New Carrier Plagued by Problems – S&S
US Air Force Drug Probe Grows to 10 Officers – AP
US Expands Air Force Drug Inquiry – BBC
On Nuclear Tour, Hagel is Told of Another Misstep in Force – S&S
Soldier Who Died in Korean War POW Camp Finally Comes Home – FTU
DARPA’s ‘Bionic’ Upper Limb Enhances Life for Amputees – AFPS
Judge to Army: Re-examine Iraq Vet, Reconsider Involuntary Discharge – AP
Naval Academy: Charges Dropped in Sex Assault Case – BS
More Join Campaign to Free Navy SEAL Convicted of 1995 Murder – HT
US Intelligence Community
Obama to Announce NSA Decisions on Jan. 17 – AP
Dark Tales From Deep Within the CIA – WP Opinion
United Kingdom
Army Recruitment a 'Big Challenge' – BBC
Africa
Japan and China Row Over Africa – BBC
South Sudan Army Says Recaptured Bentiu – VOA
South Sudan Urged to Release Prisoners – BBC
Central African Republic's Interim President Resigns – VOA
Central African Republic President Stepping Down – WP
Central African Leader’s Exit Sets Off Rejoicing in the Streets – NYT
Foreigners to be Evacuated from CAR – BBC
Major Intervention Needed in CAR, Group Says – UPI
U.S. Advisers Sent to Help Somalia Fight the Shabab – NYT
US Deployed Military Advisers to Somalia – WP
Kenya Planes 'Kill Somali Militants' – BBC
Zimbabwe Imports Corn to Avert Food Shortage – VOA
Obama is Losing South Sudan – WP Opinion
Americas / Caribbean
Gunmen Kill Brazil Church's Pastor – BBC
World Bank Criticized for Honduran Loan – NYT
Colombian Mayor Calls for Protests – BBC
US 'Open' to New Relations with Cuba – BBC
Asia / Pacific
China Imposes New Access Rules Over Sea, Angering Neighbors, US – LAT
Philippines Denounces New Chinese Fishing Regulations – VOA
Chinese Journalists Chafe Under Ever-Tighter Controls – WP
UN Group Vows to Pressure North Korea on Abductees – VOA
Seven Injured in Thai Protest Shooting, Capital Beefs Up Security – NYT
Thailand: Gunmen Fire on Bangkok Protesters – BBC
Seven Injured in Thai Protest Shooting, Capital Beefs Up Security -NYT
Europe
Russia: Americans Traveling to Winter Games Cautioned – NYT
Ukraine ex-Minister Hurt in Clashes – BBC
Turkey's Embattled Government Seeks to Limit Judiciary's Powers – VOA
Google Maps Apologizes for Hitler Square Gaffe – VOA
Middle East / North Africa
Fierce Defender of a Strong Israel Dies – NYT
Israel's Former PM Ariel Sharon Dies – BBC
Israel and World Grapple With Sharon’s Mixed Legacy – NYT
Israel Publishes Plans for New Housing in Settlements – NYT
Gates Says Israel Gave in on Saudi Arms After F-35s Promised – Bloomberg
White House Suggests Iran Sanctions Bill Could Draw US Into War – TWB
Iran Nuclear Talks Conclude with 'Solutions' – VOA
'Very Good Progress' at Iran Talks – BBC
Ex-defense Contractor Stole F-35 Documents, Tried to Send to Iran – HC
Presidential Run Likely for Egypt’s Top General – NYT
Egypt Army Chief Eyes Presidency Bid – BBC
Libya: Benghazi Attackers Listed as Terrorist Entities by Washington – UPI
Presidential Run Likely for Egypt’s Top General -NYT
Muslim Brotherhood-led Alliance Urges Boycott of Egypt's Referendum – UPI
US Says Libyan Militant Groups Behind Benghazi Attack – VOA
Tunisia's New PM Takes Office After Islamists Resign – VOA
Sharon: The Ruthless Warrior Who Could Have Made Peace – NYT Opinion
‘Sharon, Get Lost,’ They Say. I Won’t. – NYT Opinion
Gains From the War in Lebanon– NYT Opinion
Egypt’s Brotherhood: Not a Terrorist Group, Yet – WP Opinion
South Asia
Taliban Commanders Reportedly Targeted in Pakistan – VOA
Taliban Killings in Pakistani City May Be Part of Pattern – VOA
Senior Pakistan Anti-Terrorist Chief Dies in Car Bomb Attack – UPI
Pakistani Prosecutor Warns of House Arrest Again for Musharraf – VOA
Pakistan PM Urges Award for Boy Who Halted Attack – NYT
Activist Malala Hails Pakistani Teen Hero – VOA
Pakistan 'Hero' Proposed for Award – BBC
India-US Row Escalates as Diplomat Heads Home – VOA
Indian Diplomat Leaves US Following Indictment – WP
As Indian Diplomat Exits After Arrest, a Culture Clash Lingers – NYT
'No Stand-off' With US Says India – BBC
Court Papers Show Abuse of Maid in US-India Row – Reuters
As Indian Diplomat Exits US, a Culture Clash Lingers – NYT
Matriarchs’ Duel for Power Threatens to Tilt Bangladesh Off Balance – NYT
Fury in Sri Lanka at U.S. Embassy Tweet on Killing of Tamils – NYT
