21 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
Insurgents Hit Base in Afghanistan, Killing Coalition Servicemember – S&S
Attack on Afghan Military Base Kills at Least One – WP
Taliban Attack Kills GI at an Afghan-US Base – NYT
Yes, the Taliban Are Terrorists – Commentary Opinion
Iraq
Iraq Again Uses Sunni Tribes in Bid to Defeat Militants – NYT
Bombings Kill At Least 21 in Baghdad – VOA
Bombings Kill 28 in Iraq as Offensive Continues – AP
At Least 26 Die in Baghdad Blasts – BBC
Iraq Warns Militants Possess Major Firepower – AP
Failed Talks With Militants Prompt Many to Flee in Iraq – NYT
Iran
Temporary Nuclear Deal With Iran Takes Effect – NYT
West, Iran Activate Landmark Nuclear Deal – Reuters
Iran Begins Nuclear Rollback Under Interim Deal, Officials Say – LAT
Iran Curbs Uranium Enrichment – BBC
Iran Sanctions Eased as Tehran Curbs Nuclear Enrichment – VOA
US, Europe Lift Some Iran Sanctions Under Nuclear Deal – WP
US to Begin Easing Economic Sanctions on Iran – AP
Israeli Leader Skeptical About Iran Nuke Deal – AP
Syria
Talks Over Syria Are Set to Begin, but Iran Is Not Invited – NYT
Syria Peace Talks to Go Forward Without Iran – WP
UN Pulls Iran Invitation to Geneva Talks – BBC
UN Withdraws Iran Invitation to Syria Talks – AP
Syrian Opposition to Attend Peace Talks – AP
Red Cross Ready to Step Up Syria Aid, Help Prisoner Swaps – Reuters
Lawyers See War Crimes Charges for Syrian Officials – Reuters
US Department of Defense
US Navy, OSD Battle Over LCS Future – DN
The Army National Guard Is About to Lose a LOT of Helicopters – WIB
When Do Nuclear Missteps Put Security in Jeopardy? – AP
Congress Manipulates Defense Dollars – WP Opinion
The US Air Force For Dummies – TNI Opinion
The Navalist's Nightmare – CS Opinion
US Intelligence Community
Some Obama Spy Changes Hampered by Complications – AP
Espionage Porn – WP Opinion
United States
Congress Must Address Cybersecurity – WP Editorial
Fifty States of Fear – NYT Opinion
How to Compensate Victims of Terrorism – NYT Opinion
United Kingdom
Terror Arrest at Stansted Airport – BBC
UK Police Arrest Man on Suspicion of Terrorism – AP
Africa
Nigerian Islamists Kill 18, Burn Houses in Northeast – VOA
Bangui Mayor Picked as Interim CAR President – VOA
Woman Chosen to Lead CAR Out of Mayhem – NYT
CAR Elects Mayor as New Leader – BBC
CAR Names New Leader, EU to Send Troops – Reuters
EU to Send 500 Troops to CAR, Fewer Than Expected – Reuters
CAR Fighting Spills Into Cameroon – VOA
UN Calls for End to Cycle of Violence in CAR – VOA
Oil Playing a Key Role in South Sudan Conflict – WP
Mali: 5 Peacekeepers Injured by Land Mine – AP
Americas / Caribbean
Mexico Knights Templar 'Leader' Captured in Michoacan – BBC
Mexican Vigilante Groups Refuse to Lay Down Arms in Michoacan – LAT
2 Children, 3 Adults Found Shot Dead in Mexico’s Michooacan – AP
Mexico's Zapatistas Pursue Own Way – AP
Colombia Shows Bodies of 14 Rebels Slain in Raid – AP
Rise in Gas Prices May Shatter a Venezuelan Illusion – NYT
Venezuela's President Blames Telenovelas for Crime – AP
Panama Canal Row Deadline Passes – BBC
Shining Path Leader on Trial in 1992 Peru Bombing – AP
Asia / Pacific
Japan Pushing Ahead With US Base Relocation Plan Despite Election – Reuters
Japan Says US Base in Okinawa is Only Solution – AP
China Begins Naval Drills in South China Sea – AP
China Building Second Aircraft Carrier – TD
China’s Economy Grew 7.7 Percent in 2013 – WP
North Korea: A Breakout Moment for Kim Jong-un? – CSM
US Prepared to Send Envoy to N. Korea for Release of American – VOA
Missionary Jailed in North Korea Asks US to Help – NYT
Man Jailed in North Korea Appeals to US – BBC
Theft of Data Fuels Worries in South Korea – NYT
Huge Data Theft Hits South Korea – BBC
Indonesian Police Arrest 2 on Terrorist Charges – AP
Is Vietnam Fighting to Keep Democracy Offline? – AP
Vietnam Activists Protest Disruption of Anniversary Ceremony – VOA
Vietnam Mass Drugs Trial Sentences 30 to Death, Jails Dozens – VOA
China's Unprecedented Political Reforms -TD Opinion
Europe
Russia: Militant Islamist Video Threatens Winter Olympics – VOA
Russians Study Islamic Video Threatening Olympics – AP
Russians Seek Alleged Female Terrorist in Sochi, Site of Olympics – LAT
US Military Says Readying Plans for Olympic Security Assistance – AP
Ukraine: Protests Continue in Kyiv, RFE/RL Crew Arrested – VOA
Police and Protesters in Ukraine Escalate Use of Force – NYT
Ukraine Protesters Appear to be Preparing for Battle – WP
Ukrainian Leader Urges Dialogue After Street Battles – Reuters
Ukraine Leader Warns Kiev Protesters – BBC
Turkey Crisis Undermines Erdogan's EU Meeting – VOA
Online Petition Drive in Turkey Attempts to Force Anti-Corruption Reforms – VOA
Hollande’s Romances Turn Into a Political Spectacle in France – NYT
Greek Extremist Threatens Government – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
Former NATO Commander Warns of Wider War in Middle East – S&S
Kerry to Meet Israeli, Palestinian Negotiators – Reuters
UN Dispute Brings West Bank Differences to the Fore – NYT
Canadian PM Draws Applause and Anger at Israeli Parliament – Reuters
Clashes in Lebanon's Tripoli Kills Seven – VOA
South Korean Trade Official Abducted in Libyan Capital – NYT
South Asia
Suicide Blast in Pakistan Kills at Least 13 – NYT
Bomber Strikes Near Pakistan Army HQ – BBC
Pakistan Bombs Militant Hideouts in Tribal Area After Taliban Attacks – Reuters
