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8 February SWJ Roundup

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02.08.2014 at 02:09pm

Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup

 

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USNI DailyReal Clear DefenseReal Clear WorldThe Daily Humanitarian

BBCCNN WorldCSM WorldLAT WorldNYT WorldWP WorldVOA

WP National SecurityWT National SecurityAmerican Forces Press Service

AidSpeakAir Force TimesArmed Forces Journal

AOL DefenseArmy TimesAt WarCSM Backchannels

BattlelandDEFCON HillBest DefenseDanger Room

Defense OneDefense TechDoD BuzzThe DiplomatClausewitz Homepage

Early WarningForeign AffairsForeign PolicyFortuna’s Corner

Ground Force DialogueDavid IgnatiusDefense Tech

Early Warning BlogFeral Jundi –  Infinity Journal

Informal Institute for National Security Thinkers and Practitioners

Information DisseminationThe InterpreterKings of WarLong War Journal

Marine Corps GazetteMarine Corps TimesMaritime ExecutiveMilitary Review

MountainRunnerNational DefenseNavy TimesParametersRUSI

Security ClearanceStars & StripesWar on the RocksWar Council

WarscapesWhyDevWings Over Iraq

ZenPunditCNACNASCSISILWISWRandTJFUSIP

 

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Afghanistan

Fort Campbell Soldier Slain in Afghanistan to Get Silver Star – AP

US Continues to Plan for Post-2014 Afghan Mission, Hagel Says – AFPS

Taliban and Government Imperil Gains for Women, Advocates Say – NYT

UN: Afghan Civilian Deaths Up In 2013 – VOA

Spike in Afghan Civilian Casualties – BBC

UN: More Children Dying in Afghan Violence – AP

 

Syria

Syria Says It Will Stay in Peace Talks as Homs Evacuation Begins – NYT

US: Syria Conflict a Threat to Homeland – AP

Elderly, Children Evacuated from Blockaded Syrian City – VOA

Civilians Evacuate Homs – WP

Syrian Bombs in Rebel-Held Aleppo Kill at Least 15 – AP

Syria's Homs Awaits Food Deliveries – BBC

 

Sochi, Russia / Winter Olympics

Winter Olympics Open in Sochi – VOA

Glittering Ceremony Opens Sochi 2014 – BBC

A Russia-Sized Opener – WP

Olympic Games Begin in Earnest Saturday – VOA

Passenger on Turkish Airliner Tries to Divert Plane to Sochi – VOA

Passenger Claiming to Have Bomb Tried to Divert Plane to Sochi – AP

Official: Turkish Hijack Drama 'Has Ended' – AP

 

On War

Your Quick Guide to Killer Drones – WIB

 

US Department of Defense

Obama Nominates Work as Next Deputy Defense Secretary – AFPS

Robert Work Nominated to be Pentago n’s No. 2 Civilian – S&S

Balance Key to Fiscal 2015 Budget Reductions, Hagel Says – AFPS

Hagel Will Appoint Senior Officer to Guide Ethics Effort – AFPS

Hagel Will Have General Officer be Point Man on Ethics Issues – S&S

Pentagon to Appoint Officer to Promote Ethical Behavior – WP

Pentagon Drops Plan to Retire USS George Washington – S&S

Crunch Time Nears for Boeing's Super Hornet Line – SLD

‘My Army Benefits’ Website Scam Targets Soldiers, Families – AFPS

Navy Rebukes Three Admirals for Taking Questionable Trip  – WP

General Disciplined Over E-mail About Member of Congress – CNN

Navy Promotes 21st Century Sailor Office in Fight Against Sex Assaults – S&S

Paying the Price for Frat Boy Antics – WP Opinion

 

US Intelligence Community / Related Issues

Reports: NSA Gets Under 30 Percent of Phone Data – AP

Edward Snowden’s Hypocrisy on Russia – WP Opinion

 

United States

Hillary Clinton Leads Potential 2016 Presidential Pack – VOA

Former State Dept. Expert Pleads Guilty of Leaking to Fox – WP

Report: The NYPD Is Testing Google Glass – Gizmodo

23 Obama Bundlers Have Been Nominated for Ambassadorships – TB

 

United Kingdom

Without Scotland, Premier Says, Britain Would Be Less ‘Great’ – NYT

Scottish Independence: UK Stronger United, Cameron Says – UPI

Cameron Urges Scots to sSay in the United Kingdom – WP

 

Africa

A Muslim Exodus in the Central African Republic – WP

Mob Attacks in CAR as Muslims Flee Bangui – VOA

ICC Opens CAR War Crime Probe – BBC

Nigeria Opposition Party Courts Voters – VOA

South Africa Government Counts its Successes as Elections Loom – VOA

Uganda Signs Development Deal with Major Oil Companies – VOA

 

Americas / Caribbean

Panama Canal Work Stops in Cost Row – BBC

Martelly to US: Send Aid to Haiti Gov't Not NGOs – VOA

 

Asia / Pacific

Japan Assures US of Calm Response to China Tension – AP

US Stresses Commitment to Defend Japan – Reuters

South Korea and Japan Clash on Sea Name, in Virginia Textbooks – BBC

China: US Remarks About Territorial Claims are Irresponsible – VOA

Activists Converge on Eastern Chinese City – AP

American Jailed in North Korea Returned to Work Camp – WP

US Man Back in North Korea Labor Camp – BBC

US Still Ready to Send Envoy to North Korea – AP

Thailand Election Indicates Ruling Party Lost Support – VOA

Petition to Nullify Thai Election Rejected in Setback for Opposition – NYT

UN Issues Human Rights Recommendations for Vietnam – VOA

Families of Slain Cambodian Garment Workers Call for Justice  – VOA

 

Europe

Leaked Recordings Lay Bare EU and US Divisions in Goals for Ukraine – NYT

US Apologizes Over EU Ukraine ‘Insult’ – VOA

‘Unacceptable’: Germans Upset by US Diplomat’s Gaffe – WP

US Ambassador Nuland Refuses to Comment on EU Statement – VOA

Russia Taunts US With Bugged Diplomats Chat – AP

Ukraine Leader Meets Putin in Sochi – BBC

European MPs Call for Sanctions Against Ukraine – UPI

Economic Unrest Grips Bosnia – BBC

Protests Over Government and Economy Roil Bosnia – NYT

Kosovo Students Clash with Police – BBC

Vatican Seeks to Defuse Row With UN Over Child Abuse Report – VOA

 

Middle East / North Africa

Attacks Kill 7 in Iraq, Including Candidate – AP

Iran Ready to Answer 'All' Nuclear Questions – UPI

US Targets Businesses for Evading Iran Sanctions – VOA

With Each Rocket Fired, Israel-Gaza Truce Wobbles  – WP

Israeli Foreign Minister Defends Peacemaker Kerry – Reuters

Israeli Leaders Step Up Warnings of Growing Missile Threat – UPI

Europe Presses Bahrain on Political Prisoners – UPI

Egypt: Twin Bombs Target Cairo Police – BBC

Despite Signs of Progress, Security Issues Rise in Tunisia – NYT

Supporting Oppression in Egypt – WP Opinion

 

South Asia

Taliban Questions Pakistani Government Talk Conditions – VOA

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