4 March 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 –
Security Clearance – Stars & Stripes – War on the Rocks – War Council
Warscapes – WhyDev – Wings Over IraqVOA
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
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
ZenPundit – CNA – CNAS – CSIS – ILW – ISW – Rand – TJF – USIP
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Ukraine
In Ukraine and West, Concerns Grow Over Russia’s Plans – NYT
Russian Forces Expand Control of Crimea – WP
Black Sea Port in Ukraine Still Key to Russia's Naval Interests – S&S
Russia Demands Surrender of Ukraine's Crimea Forces – BBC
Russian Tugboats, Warships Surrounding Ukrainian Naval Vessel – WP
Russia Demands 2 Ukraine Warships Surrender – AP
In Crimea’s Phantom War, Armed Men Face Unseen Foe – NYT
Ukraine Tells UN That 16,000 Russian Troops There – AP
Ukrainian Soldiers in Crimea Reject Russian Demands – LAT
CIA Reportedly Says Russia Sees Treaty as Justifying Ukraine Moves – LAT
Moscow: Troops in Ukraine Defending Russians – AP
From Russia, ‘Tourists’ Stir the Protests – NYT
Russia Sets Ukraine Agenda With Diplomacy, Threats – AP
Sanctions on Russia ‘Highly Likely’ if it Doesn’t Withdraw – WP
Top Russians Face Sanctions by US for Crimea Crisis – NYT
US Prepares Sanctions Against Russia, No Decision Yet – Reuters
Obama Faces Pressure to Isolate the Kremlin – NYT
UN Chief Urges Restraint in Ukraine Crisis – VOA
Biting Words but No Action at Security Council Meeting – NYT
As Prime Russian Trading Partner, Germany Crucial to Ending Crisis – NYT
UK 'Deeply Concerned' About Crimea – BBC
Poland Requests More NATO Consultations Over Russia – Reuters
EU Tells Russia to Withdraw Troops or Face Possible Sanctions – Reuters
Mixed Reaction to Russian Troop Presence in Crimea – VOA
Fear in the Air Among Crimean Tatars – VOA
A Cold War Reprise as US Seeks Moscow's Isolation – AP
At UN, Russia Points to Ultranationalist Threats in Ukraine – NYT
Ex-CIA Chief: Why We Keep Getting Putin Wrong – DB
Naval Exercises Among Expected Casualties of US-Russia Row – S&S
US Halts Military Engagements With Russia Over Ukraine Crisis – Reuters
Russian Power Play Risks Full-scale Investor Exodus – VOA
EU Sees Lingering Challenges to Ukrainian Aid – UPI
A Look at Russian, Ukrainian Militaries – AP Backgrounder
Obama’s Wishful Thinking – WP Editorial
Ukraine Aftershocks – WP Editorial
A Path to End Russia-Ukraine Crisis – CSM Editorial
US Should Resist, Reinforce and Reassure in Face of Ukraine Crisis – CNAS Opinion
Transatlantic Unity Crucial But Thin on Ukraine – CNAS Opinion
US Conflict Prevention in the Age of Maidan Politics – CNAS Opinion
The Return of History in Eastern Europe – CNAS Opinion
Putin’s Long Game – WP Opinion
Putin Can’t Stop – NYT Opinion
What is to be Done – WP Opinion
Misreading Putin – WP Opinion
Who Are We to Judge Russia? – WP
Putin's Move Could be Costly to US, Middle East – CNN Opinion
Why Russia No Longer Fears the West – Politico Opinion
Invasion of Ukraine Isn't Putin's Only Option – AP Opinion
Costs? What Costs? – WP Opinion
The Group of 8 Minus One? – NYT Debate (Opinions)
Smashing Lenin Won’t Save Ukraine – NYT Opinion
Remember Vladimir Putin’s New York Times Op-ed? – WP Opinion
China Thrives From the Sidelines of Ukrainian Turmoil – WP Opinion
Afghanistan
War Death Toll for Afghan Security Forces Is Over 13,000 – NYT
Afghan Officials Say Roadside Bomb Kills 5 Police – AP
Frustration With Afghanistan – NYT Editorial
US Department of Defense
Special Operations Taking on a New, Central Role – WP
Sinclair Trial Could Shape the Future of Military Justice System – WP
Gen. Mattis Just Gave Most Motivating Speech of All Time – MT
Graham: Obama Budget 'Guts Our Defense' – TH
Hagel Discusses Ukraine, Budget on ‘Face the Nation’ – AFPS
Vietnam Veterans Sue US Military for Discharge Upgrades Over PTSD – Reuters
Mustache March: Air Force Chief of Staff Issues Hairy Challenge to Airmen – S&S
United States
Bin Laden Son-In-Law Goes on Trial in US on Terrorism Charges – Reuters
Ex-Blackwater Contractors Seek Dismissal of Case – AP
Africa
Deadly Attacks Tied to Islamist Militants Shake Nigeria – NYT
Nigeria Bloodshed Intensifies in Weekend Attacks – VOA
Gunmen Kill 3 Policemen in Nigeria – AP
7 Suspected Nigerian Militants Arrested – AP
Somalia: Security Gaps Leave Room for al-Shabab Resurgence – VOA
Doctors Without Borders: DRC Violence Leaves Civilians in Need – UPI
Americas / Caribbean
6 Bodies Found in Another Mexico Clandestine Grave – AP
Arrests Rise in Protest March for Jailed Mexican Drug Lord – AP
Venezuelan Opposition to Organize at Grassroots – AP
Cuban Dissidents Say Political Arrests Top 1,000 in February – Reuters
Forgotten Venezuela – WP Opinion
Asia / Pacific
China Heightens Security in Wake of Train Station Attack – VOA
China Captures Remaining Suspects in Train Station Attack – VOA
3 More Arrested in Train Station Attack, Chinese Officials Say – WP
China Kunming Train Station 'Attackers' Captured – BBC
China Attack Strains Relations Between Han and Uighurs – NYT
North Korea Fires More Short-Range Missiles Into Sea – VOA
North Korea Launches 2 More Missiles, South Says – S&S
Japan, North Korea Red Cross Officials Meet – AP
Thailand: Bangkok Demonstrators Consolidate Protest in Park – AP
Australia to Comply With East Timor Court Orders – AP
Europe
Italian Spyware Firm Relies on US Internet Servers – WP
Croatia Accuses Serbia of Genocide – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
At White House, Israel's Netanyahu Pushes Back Against Obama Diplomacy – Reuters
Obama and Israeli Leader Hold Talks, New Mutual Concern in Ukraine – NYT
US Warns Israel Over Talks Failure – BBC
Among Palestinians, More Murders in Name of Honor – WP
Israeli Settlement Construction Doubles in 2013 – AP
Syria: New Clashes in Blockaded Area of Damascus Halt Aid – AP
UN: Iran Cutting Nuclear Stockpile – VOA
IAEA Questions Iran's Nuclear Activity – UPI
Iranian Academics Embrace US Sociologist – WP
Yemen Drone Strikes, Ambushes Kill 10 – Reuters
Bomb Blast Kills Bahrain Policemen – BBC
Bahrain Bomb Kills 3 Police During Protest – AP
Egypt Torture Death Police Jailed – BBC
Egypt Police Get 10 Years for 2010 Beating Death – AP
Demoted Egyptian Graft Investigator Accuses Officials of Retribution – NYT
Frustrated With Pace of Change, Rioters Storm Parliament Building in Libya – NYT
Libya Relocates Parliament After Attack – VOA
UN Mission in Libya Concerned by Attacks on Lawmakers – UPI
Algeria President Files to Run for 4th Term – AP
Obama vs. the Voters on Israel – WP Opinion
South Asia
Pakistan Court Attack Kills 11 – VOA
Suicide Bombers Attack Court Complex in Pakistani Capital – WP
Deadly Suicide Attack on Court Complex Rattles Pakistan’s Capital – NYT
Deadly Attack on Pakistan Court – BBC
Suicide Bombers Kill 11 in Pakistani Capital – AP
India’s Muslims Wary of Rising Political Star – NYT
