18 February 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
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
Report: US Seeks Taliban Prisoner Swap to Free SGT Bowe Bergdahl – WP
Afghan Army Fights for Vital Highway – NYT
Roadside Bombing Kills 6 Afghan Army Soldiers – AP
The Afghanistan Prisoner Release – WP Q&A
Syria
US Scolds Russia as It Weighs Options on Syrian War – NYT
Obama Soliciting New Policy Options for Syria – WP
Kerry Says Russia, Iran Undermining Syria Peace Talks – WP
Syria Blamed for Talks Failure – BBC
Free Syrian Army Appoints New Commander – VOA
Free Syrian Army Replaces Leader – BBC
Bombings in Syria Force Wave of Civilians to Flee – NYT
Government Retakes Alawite Village in Central Syria – Reuters
Obama’s Failures on Syria Have a High Cost – WP Opinion
Taking Action in Syria – WP Opinion
Inside Baseball on Syrian Rebel Infighting – WOTR Opinion
Syria’s Refugees – WP Opinion
Iran
Iran Nuclear Talks to Open in Vienna – BBC
Difficult Nuke Talks Begin Between Iran, 6 Powers – AP
Iran Nuclear Talks Enter New Phase – VOA
Iran, World Powers Seek Long-Term Nuclear Deal – VOA
Little Optimism as Iran Nuclear Talks Resume – NYT
Huge Hurdles in Path of Final Iran Nuke Deal – AP
Another Top al-Qaeda Operative Leaves Iran – WP
Iran 'May Send Forces to Pakistan' After Capture of Guards – BBC
Playing Small on Iran – WP Opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
US Seeks New Bases for Drones Targeting al-Qaida in Pakistan – TWB
UK Man 'Had Jihadist Material' – BBC
USS Cole Bombing Hearing Halted at Guantanamo – MH
DOD Spokesman: Released Detainees Rejoin Fight at Own – AFPS
US Department of Defense
Military Budget: Gates’ Book Talks About Bush-Obama Transition – WP
Amos Renews Call for USMC Amphibious Combat Vehicle – ND
Navy Ready to Deploy Laser Weapon on a Ship for 1st Time – AP
USS Donald Cook Prepares for 1st Ballistic Missile Defense Patrol – S&S
Hagel Signs Memos Laying Out Scope of Nuke Review Panels – AFPS
Dempsey Seen as Slow to Respond to Ethics Issues Roiling Military – FP Opinion
The Man Behind the NSA Leaks – WP Opinion
United States
Immigration Reform Advocates Urge Obama to Stop Deportations – VOA
Wash. State House Passes Drone, Government Surveillance Bills – AP
The Danger of Talking to Our Enemies – WP Opinion
Africa
Nigeria: Boko Haram 'in Village Massacre' – BBC
Death Toll Tops 100 From Militant Attack in Nigeria – VOA
Governor: Nigeria Losing War on Terrorists – AP
South Sudan Ceasefire 'Ends' Amid Malakal Fighting – BBC
Fresh Fighting Breaks Out in South Sudan – AP
South Sudan Rebels Say Seize Oil-Producing State Capital – Reuters
Tensions High in CAR Town of Kaga Bandoro – VOA
Troops Try to Disarm Militia in CAR – BBC
Somalia Arms 'Diverted to al-Shabab' – BBC
CAR: As Genocide Looms – NYT Editorial
Americas / Caribbean
Major Demonstration Planned in Venezuelan Capital – WP
Venezuela Cites Unrest in Expelling 3 US Officials – NYT
US: Venezuela's Anti-Government Protests Claims 'False' – BBC
Mexico: Kidnapped Journalist Found Dead – BBC
Colombian Army Corruption 'Unveiled' – BBC
Brazil Jail Massacre Trial Resumes – BBC
North Korean Arms Ship Leaves Panama – BBC
Cuba Suspends US Consular Services – BBC
Asia / Pacific
Kerry Warns of Conflict Risk in Asian Seas – WP
UN Panel Says North Korean Leader Could Face Trial – NYT
UN Panel Accuses North Korea of Crimes Against Humanity – LAT
UN Urges Probe Into 'Atrocious' North Korean Crimes – VOA
China Rejects UN Criticism in North Korea Rights Probe – VOA
Four Takeaways From The UN Report on Abuses in N. Korea – WP
South Korean Lawmaker Jailed on Treason Charges – WP
Thai Police Clash with Protesters in Bangkok, 2 Killed – VOA
Thai Police Clash with Protesters – BBC
4 Killed, Including Police Officer, as Thai Police Move in on Protests – NYT
Deadly Riots at Australian Detention Center in PNG – VOA
PNG: One Dead in Australian Asylum Camp Violence – BBC
Indonesia Takes Aim at Australia Over Spying on Talks – NYT
Vietnamese Court Rejects Appeals by Dissident – AP
Taiwan and China Edge Ever Closer – NYT Opinion
Europe
EU Reels From ‘Breathtaking’ Corruption Report – VOA
Russia Boosts Ukraine's Yanukovich with Fresh Credit – VOA
Russia to Release Loan Money for Ukraine, Lifting Leader – NYT
Ukraine Opposition Seeks Key Vote – BBC
Protesters Clash With Police in Ukraine's Capital – AP
Clashes Around Ukraine's Parliament – BBC
2 Russian Opposition Activists Go on Trial – AP
Former Prime Minister of Georgia Convicted of Corruption – NYT
Russia Signs Border Treaty With Estonia – AP
Turkey’s Plan to Reform Judiciary Draws Rebuke – VOA
PM Renzi Asked to Form Italy Government – BBC
10 Things You Should Know About Italy’s Next Prime Minister – WP
Italy’s moment – WP Editorial
Middle East / North Africa
Kerry to Meet Palestinian Leader in Paris – VOA
Bomb Attacks Kill at Least 24 in Iraq Capital – Reuters
Car Bombs Kill at Least 10 People in Iraq Capital – AP
Radical Iraqi Cleric Moqtada Sadr 'to Retire From Politics' – BBC
9 Dead, 14 Soldiers Seized in Yemen Clashes – Reuters
Defiant Bahraini Activist Freed – BBC
Suspected Egyptian Militants Raise Stakes in Insurgency – VOA
Islamists Claim Egypt Bus Bomb Blast – BBC
Egypt Militants Claim Sinai Tourist Bus Attack – AP
Egyptian Militants Warn Tourists to Leave Country or Face Attack – Reuters
Egypt's Energy Quagmire Could Sink Sisi – Reuters
Egypt: Morsi Lawyers Walk Out of Trial – BBC
Kerry Makes Unannounced Visit to Tunisia – Reuters
Four Dead in Tunisia Militant Attack – BBC
Celebrations, and Unease, in Libya on Anniversary of Uprising – NYT
Armed Guards Force Airport Closure in Eastern Libya's Benghazi – Reuters
South Asia
Taliban Execution of Pakistani Security Forces Stalls Talks – VOA
Pakistan Suspends Taliban Peace Talks Over Killings – NYT
Pakistan Taliban Says it Executed 23 Soldiers – WP
Iran 'May Send Forces to Pakistan' After Capture of Guards – BBC
US Seeks New Bases for Drones Targeting al-Qaida in Pakistan – TWB
Pakistan's Musharraf Appears in Treason Case – AP
Pakistan: Musharraf in Court for First Time – BBC
