14 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
Recalling Threats, Afghans in Tranquil Valley Work to Keep It That Way – NYT
Families Say Goodbyes as Pendleton Marines Head to Afghanistan – S&S
Captured Young Afghan Suicide Bomber Hopes to Go to School – VOA
The Most Honest Man in Afghanistan – WP
Afghan Atheist Given Asylum in UK – BBC
Afghanistan & Pakistan: Al-Qaeda's Next Comeback? – TDB Opinion
Iraq
US Cautiously Helps Iraq Fight Militants – VOA
Attacks Kill 26 in Iraq During UN Chief's Visit – AP
I Fought in Fallujah. Was It Worth It? – TNR Opinion
Fallujah: Their Fight, But Our Legacy – DB Opinion
Iran
Obama Urges Iran to Seize 'Door of Opportunity' in Nuclear Talks – VOA
Obama Fights a Push in the Senate to Add Iran Sanctions – NYT
Hard-Liners in Iran Offer Mild Praise for Interim Nuclear Agreement – NYT
New Iran Agreement Includes Secret Side Deal, Tehran Official Says – LAT
UN Nuclear Agency to Meet on Iran Pact Jan. 24 – AP
Dubai Ruler Backs Iran Sanction Move – BBC
Another Step Toward Nuclear Sanity in Iran – NYT Editorial
The Ayatollah's Disarming Wit – NYT Opinion
Syria
US Presses Syrian Opposition to Join Geneva Talks – NYT
US, Russia Call for Trust-Building Ahead of Syria Talks – WP
Officials Call for Syria Measures to Bolster Peace Talks – LAT
Militants Threaten Fragile Step to Syrian Peace – AP
Extremist Militant Group in Retakes Ground Lost to Rival Rebels – NYT
Al-Qaida-Linked Rebel Group Takes 2 Syrian Cities, Executes Rivals – McClatchy
Hunger, Death in Besieged Damascus Area – AP
Syrians May Allow the Delivery of Some Aid – NYT
US-UK 'May Rethink Syria Support' – BBC
UN Concern Over Besieged Syrians – BBC
Qatar: Syria Rebels' Tiny Ally in the Background – LAT
MV Cape Ray Conducts Final Sea Trials for Syria Mission – AGPS
Pope Calls for Renewed Political Will to End Syrian Conflict – VOA
Syrian Women Tell Brahimi They Want Role in Peace Talks – VOA
Syrian Refugees Flood Bulgaria, Expose Flaws in EU Refugee Policy – VOA
US Department of Defense
Army Modernization Is Melting Down – Forbes
US Plans Radical Upgrade for Stryker Brigades – DN
Trouble Brewing Between Army's Active-Duty, National Guard Forces – DN
Columnist Argues for Abolishing Air Force – AFT
Military Attracts Youths Who Are Delinquent, But Not Too Delinquent – PS
DARPA Programs Create New Future for Space, Director Say – AFPS
TRICARE Ends Walk-in Admin Services at 189 Facilities – AFPS
Former Army Intelligence Specialist Gets 7 Years in Terrorism Case – BS
America Has Forgotten How to Win Wars – LAT Opinion
5 Questions on US Landpower – WOTR Opinion
Gates Waited Too Long – WP Opinion
Does America Have Naval Strategists Anymore? – TD Opinion
United States
US Congress Agrees on 2014 Government Spending Bill – VOA
Negotiators in House and Senate Agree on Spending Bill – NYT
Senator Cites Need to Stem Tide of Wasteful Government Spending – S&S
Man Convicted in Terror Case Seeks Evidence from Warrantless Spying – WP
Gates as VP? Memoir is Full of Interesting Tidbits – S&S
Bipartisan Spending Bill Exempts Cuts to Disabled Veterans' Pensions – AP
Missing a Moment of Fiscal, Nuclear Courage – WP Opinion
United Kingdom
WW1 Soldier Diaries Published Online – BBC
World
The Long Slog Toward a Nuclear-Free World – WP Editorial
Africa
Japan’s Leader Pledges Aid on Africa Tour – NYT
CAR Residents See Crisis as Political, Not Religious – VOA
CAR Interim Leader Vows to Restore Security in Bangui – VOA
New CAR Leader Says Chaos is Over – BBC
Tent City Swells in Central African Republic – NYT
South Sudan Talks Resume in Ethiopian Nightclub – BBC
Uganda Parliament to Debate Additional Troops to South Sudan – VOA
Many Drown Fleeing South Sudan Fighting – BBC
Nigerian President Signs Anti-gay Bill Into Law – VOA
Rwanda President Warns 'Traitors' – BBC
Americas / Caribbean
Enemies of Mexican Drug Gangs Pose a Security Challenge – NYT
Mexico to Deploy Troops in Michoacan – BBC
Govt Forces to Take Over Security in Mexico State – AP
Venezuela Mends Tie With Paraguay, Reopens Embassy – AP
Ouster of Bogota, Colombia Mayor Ratified – AP
12 Killed in Brazil Following Officer's Murder – AP
Brazil Police Probed Over Killings – BBC
Asia / Pacific
South Korea Agrees to 5.8 Percent Hike in Funding for US Troops – S&S
Japan Looks to Join India, US in Naval Exercise – S&S
Japan and India Eye Closer Air Force Links – Bloomberg
Japan: Dozen US F-22 Raptor Jets Deploying to Okinawa – S&S
China’s Former Security Chief Reportedly Target of Corruption Investigation – VOA
Taiwan in Tough Fight to Join Regional Trade Blocs – VOA
Thai Protests Forcing Choice Between Coup d’état and Continued Chaos – LAT
Thai Opposition Protest Enters Second Day in Bangkok – VOA
Thai Protesters Continue 'Shutdown' – BBC
Thai Leader Vows to Keep Job Amid Protests – NYT
Thai Premier Reiterates Refusal to Resign – AP
Thai Political Turmoil Hits Burmese Medical Tourists – VOA
Europe
US Journalist Claims to Have Been Expelled From Russia – VOA
US Correspondent Barred From Entering Russia – AP
Russia: Kalashnikov 'Pain' Over Rifle Deaths – BBC
Turkey Corruption Scandal Touches All Levels of Society – LAT
Turkish Police Detain Al-Qaida Suspects – AP
France: Hollande Attempts Policy Relaunch – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
Israel: Burial Service Held for Ariel Sharon – BBC
Israel: At Ariel Sharon’s Funeral, Memories of the ‘Bulldozer’ – WP
Israel Bids Farewell to Sharon, a ‘Complex Man’ – NYT
Palestinians Apologize for Arms at Prague Embassy – AP
Egyptians Vote in Constitutional Referendum – VOA
Egypt Holds Vote on New Constitution – BBC
Egyptians Vote on New Constitution in Key Referendum – NYT
Egypt Begins Voting on Constitution; Muslim Brotherhood Boycotts – LAT
Egypt Holds Key Vote on Country's New Charter – AP
Egyptian Expert Predicts Ratification of New Constitution – VOA
A Look at Articles in Egypt's Draft Constitution – AP
Plea Over Journalists Held by Egypt – BBC
Tribal Leaders Unveil 'Save Libya' Plan – VOA
Egypt’s Bogus Democracy Doesn’t Deserve US Aid – WP Editorial
Israel’s Isolation – WP Opinion
Israel's Dilemma: Who Can Be An Israeli? – LAT Opinion
Israel: Ariel Sharon’s Journey From Soldier to Statesman – WP Opinion
South Asia
Japan Looks to Join India, US in Naval Exercise – S&S
Japan and India Eye Closer Air Force Links – Bloomberg
Sri Lanka Pressed Over Church Attack – BBC
Afghanistan & Pakistan: Al-Qaeda's Next Comeback? – TDB Opinion
