24 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
US Weighs Leaving Behind 3,000 Troops in Afghanistan – WP
Taliban Kills at Least 19 Afghan Soldiers – VOA
Taliban Raid Afghan Army Base, Killing Soldiers in Their Sleep – NYT
Taliban Militants Kill 19 Afghan Soldiers in Remote Province – WP
21 Afghan Troops Die in Taliban Attack – BBC
Attack on Afghan Army Checkpoint Kills 21 Soldiers – S&S
Afghan Taliban: Suspending Talks With US on Prisoner Exchange – VOA
Ukraine
Ukraine Interim President Vows Moves Toward European Integration – VOA
In Ukraine, Fast Transition Comes With Uncertainty – WP
In Ukraine, A Rush to Shift Power and Mend Rifts – NYT
Ukraine: Parliament Chief Takes Presidential Power – AP
Power Shift Inspires Joy in Kiev, Fury in East – NYT
US Pledges Help to Ukraine – VOA
US Warns Against Russian Intervention in Ukraine – VOA
Despite Setbacks, Russia is Unafraid to Use its Leverage – WP
Deeply Bound to Ukraine, Putin Watches and Waits for Next Move – NYT
Russia Will Withhold Loans to Ukraine for the Time Being – LAT
Russia Says Ukraine Opposition Has Flouted Deal and Seized Power – Reuters
Russia Recalls Ambassador in Ukraine for Consultations – Reuters
Russia Recalls Ambassador Over 'Deterioration' – BBC
Ukraine Charts Course to Europe, Wants Better Russia Ties – Reuters
US Treasury Secretary Urges Ukraine to Begin IMF Discussions – Reuters
As His Fortunes Fell in Ukraine, a President Clung to Illusions – NYT
Declaring Victory in Kiev – NYT Video
Ukraine: A House Still Divided – FP Opinion
What the West Must Do for Ukraine – NYT Opinion
Why Russia Won't Interfere – NYT Opinion
Syria
Top Military Body Against Assad in Chaos, Undermining Fight – NYT
Militant Linked to Al Qaeda Killed in Bombing, Activists Say – LAT
Jihadist Mediator Killed in Suicide Attack by Rival Extremists – NYT
Blast Hits Syrian Hospital – VOA
Jihadists Target Children for Indoctrination, Training – VOA
Al-Qaeda-Linked Rebel Killed – BBC
Syrian Rebels Say Senior Al-Qaeda Fighter Killed – AP
Kerry's Futile Syria Initiative – WP Editorial
Iran
Senior US Official Briefs Israel on Iran Nuclear Talks – VOA
The Collapse of Sanctions on Iran – WS Opinion
How Much Nuclear Power Does Iran Need? – AM Opinion
US Department of Defense
Pentagon Proposes Pre-World War II Level for Army – NYT
US Army Focuses on Boosting Tech – DN
Air Force Reluctantly Upgrades A-10s After Congress Complains – WIB
Boeing Union Approves Contract Lowering Cost of Military Jets – SLD
JPAC Recommends Dig at Koh Tang to Find Missing from Vietnam War – S&S
DOD: US Flags at Military Bases Must be 100 Percent American Made – USAT
United States
In Election Year, Congress Unlikely to Tackle Tough Issues – VOA
Susan Rice Goes on TV to Defend Her Statements on Benghazi Attack – TWB
America's Global Retreat – WSJ Opinion
Africa
Extremists Return to Torch Nigeria Village, 3 Dead – AP
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe Celebrates 90th Birthday – VOA
In Africa, Agony and Ivory – G&M Opinion
Americas / Caribbean
US and Mexican Authorities Detail Coordinated Effort to Capture Drug Lord – WP
Mexican Drug Lord Hid in Mountains, Homes, Sewers – LAT
Astonishment Greets Seizing, Without a Shot, of Mexico’s El Chapo – NYT
US to Seek Extradition of Mexican Drug Lord – VOA
Federal Prosecutors Seek Return of Mexican Drug Kingpin to US – NYT
Mexican Officials: Wiretaps, Aides Led to Drug Lord Arrest – AP
Seized Phone Key to Mexico Kingpin 'Shorty' Guzman's Capture – Reuters
Meeting Between Venezuela Gov’t, Opposition May Help Ease Protests – Reuters
Venezuela Is Divided Even on Its Death Toll – NYT
Ex-Venezuelan General in Armed Standoff at Home – AP
Shots Fired at Colombia Leftist Candidate's Convoy – AP
Venezuela on the Brink – MH Editorial
The Left's Awkward Silence on Venezuela – NR Editorial
Mexican Authorities Working for Justice – WP Opinion
Asia / Pacific
South Korea-US Military Drills Begin – BBC
US-South Korea War Games Loom Over Korean Reunions – AP
China, Eyeing Japan, Seeks WW2 Focus for Xi During Germany Visit – Reuters
China's Premier Unveils More Measures to Tackle Corruption – Reuters
Fatal Violence Strikes Antigovernment Rallies in Thailand – NYT
Thailand Crisis: 'No Army Intervention' – BBC
At Least Four Killed in Thailand Protests – VOA
Thai PM Leaves Bangkok as Bombs, Gunfire Punctuate Unrest – Reuters
Thailand: Bangkok Bombing Death Toll Rises – BBC
3 Dead in Attack on Bangkok Anti-gov't Protesters – AP
Thai Army Chief Urges Dialogue to End Crisis – Reuters
Analysts Fear Burma's Reforms Stalling – VOA
Why is China Suddenly Cozying Up to Taiwan? – Newsweek
AirSea Battle: Unnecessarily Provoking China? – CIMSEC Opinion
Europe
Spain: ETA Monitors 'Working for Peace' – BBC
Hard-Line Serb Wins Race for Kosovo Town – AP
Estonian Prime Minister to Resign After 9 Years – AP
UK: The Disunited Kingdom – NYT Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Militants Launch Several Attacks in Iraq; 13 Dead – VOA
Iraq Officials Say Attacks Around Capital Kill 10 – AP
Egypt: Morsi 'Leaked Secrets to Iran' – BBC
Egypt Food Supply Shake-up Sees Official Referred to Prosecutors – VOA
Despite Stroke, Algerian Leader Says He’ll Run for Re-Election – NYT
Egypt's New Dictator Was Made in the USA – Politico Opinion
South Asia
18 Militants Dead After Pakistani Air Strikes – VOA
Pakistan Mustn't Surrender – NYT Opinion
