5 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
Putin Sends Mixed Signals on Crimea – VOA
Putin Defends Ukraine Stance, Cites Lawlessness – WP
Putin, Flashing Disdain, Defends Action in Crimea – NYT
Some Russian Claims on Ukraine Veer From Reality – WP
Crimea’s Pro-Russian Leader Says Region Is Secure – NYT
Ukraine Says Communications Hit, MPs Phones Blocked – VOA
Ukraine Soldiers Engage in Test of Wills with Russians – WP
Ukrainians Soldiers Caught in the Middle in Crimea – AP
Russia Says Cannot Order Crimean 'Self-Defense' Forces Back to Base – Reuters
No Bloodshed in a Standoff at an Airfield in Ukraine – NYT
Russians Seize Ukrainian Missile Defense Units in Crimea – Reuters
Cyberattacks Rise as Crisis Spills to Internet – NYT
Russian Professor Compares Russia's Actions to Nazi Annexation of Austria – VOA
Ukraine's Former PM Tymoshenko Frustrated by Russian Aggression – UPI
Congressional, European Allies Resist US Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine – TWB
Punish Russia? Why Some Pentagon Officials Prefer Restraint. – CSM
Obama Dismisses Russian Rationale for Ukraine Actions – WP
Kerry Condemns Russian 'Aggression' in Ukraine – VOA
US Condemns Russian 'Aggression' – BBC
US Prepared to Place Unilateral Sanctions on Russia – WP
Kerry Takes Offer of $1 Billion in Aid to Ukraine – NYT
US-Russian War of Words Continues Over Ukraine – LAT
US DOD Puts Military-to-Military Activities With Russia on Hold – AFPS
Don't be Provoked, UK Tells Ukraine – BBC
NATO Issues Warning Over Ukraine Ahead of Talks With Russian Officials – S&S
Europe Divided Over Russia as NATO Meets on Ukraine – WP
NATO, Russia to Meet on Ukraine Crisis – VOA
US-Russia Talks Over Ukraine Crisis – BBC
Russia-Ukraine Standoff Prompts Energy Fears in Europe – VOA
In Europe, Will Russian Money Trump Cold War Fears? – WP
China Attempts to Strike Delicate Balance on Ukraine – VOA
American Intelligence Agencies Disagreed on Russia Threat in Ukraine – LAT
House Panel Examining Conflicting Intelligence Analyses on Ukraine – TWB
No Easy Way Out of Ukraine Crisis – NYT News Analysis
Russia’s Military Intervention in Ukraine – FPI Fact Sheet
A Rational Response to Ukraine’s Crisis – NYT Editorial
Mr. Putin’s Closed Mind – WP Editorial
Does Ukraine's Military Stand a Chance vs. Russia? – WIB Opinion
Ukraine, Not Ready for Divorce – NYT Opinion
Let’s Slow Roll Any Moves Toward Crimean War II – WOTR Opinion
American Weakness Didn't Encourage Putin to Invade – TA Opinion
This is Putin’s War – WP Opinion
The Dawn of Cold War II – LAT Opinion
Why Putin Doesn’t Respect Us – NYT Opinion
Kleptocracy at the Root of Ukraine's Problems – VOA Opinion
Afghanistan
The Last Casualties: As a Long War Ends, Risks Still Prove Real – WP
US Military Deaths in Afghanistan at 2,176 – S&S
An Effective Military and Good Government – NYT Opinion
The Afghans Are Already Dealing With the Taliban – NYT Opinion
Patience to Deal With Perceptions – NYT Opinion
Rely on Iran and Pakistan for Help – NYT Opinion
Afghan Stability Is in India’s Interest – NYT Opinion
To Stem the Violence, Rethink Global Drug Laws – NYT Opinion
Syria
Syrian Army Advances on Strategic Town Near Lebanon – VOA
Syrian Aircraft Fire at Pro-Rebel Lebanese Town – AP
Syrian Air Raids Hit Lebanese Border Region – Reuters
Israeli Army Fires on Militants on Syrian Border – AP
Syria Speeds Its Deliveries of Chemicals for Disposal – NYT
Syria Presents New Deadline for Chemical Weapons Handover – S&S
Syria 'to Ship Chemicals by April' – BBC
Syria Disarmament Chief: June Deadline Feasible – AP
Syria Submits Disarmament Plan to OPCW – UPI
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
CIA Employees Face New Inquiry Amid Clashes on Detention Program – NYT
Guantanamo Judge Pushes USS Cole Trial Date to Dec. 4 – MH
The Jihadist Pipeline – NYT Editorial
Adjusting the War on Terror to Fit the Times – NYT Opinion
A Longer Term Counterterrorism Strategy – NYT Opinion
US Department of Defense
Budget Day: Pay and Benefits Stall as Readiness Spending Climbs – S&S
Quadrennial Defense Review Charts Strategy Evolution – AFPS
Defense Budget Request Squares Priorities, Resources – AFPS
Official Discusses Sequestration Constraints, Hagel’s Priorities – AFPS
DOD Officials: Another Budget Sequester Would Increase Risk – AFPS
NSA Director Says Snowden Leaks Hamper Efforts Against Cyberattacks – NYT
Missile Defense Agency Director Discusses Threats, Capabilities – AFPS
Navy Increases Sea Pay for 1st Time in More Than a Decade – S&S
Judge Won’t Dismiss Sexual Assault Charges Against Army General – NYT
System Also on Trial at Brig. Gen. Jeff Sinclair's Court-martial – FO
Brig. Gen. Jeff Sinclair Case: Prosecutor Wanted Charges Dropped – AP
Air Force Academy Suspects 40 Cheated on Chemistry Assignment – AFT
Fighting the Shadows: Help ing Troops Find Peace of Mind Amid War – S&S
Nearby Blasts May Cause Lasting Damage Without Symptoms – USAT
The DOD Budget: Fewer Troops, More Power – WP Opinion
United States
Obama Unveils 2015 Budget; Republicans Dismissive – VOA
Obama Unveils US Budget Proposal – BBC
Obama Holds Steady on 2015 US Defense Spending, Foreign Aid – VOA
US Seeks Flexibility with Shrinking Foreign Aid Budget – VOA
VA Budget to Get $10.1 Billion Increase Under White House Plan – S&S
VA Officials Detail $164 Billion Budget Request – AFPS
FBI Scrambles to Fill New-Agent Classes at Quantico – WP
The Budget Comes Up Short – WP Editorial
United Kingdom
Scottish Independence: Could the Referendum Reboot Britain? – BBC
Yes, an Independent Scotland 'Will Benefit Whole UK' – BBC
Scottish Independence: Sturgeon Says Devolution Proposals 'Fall Short' – BBC
Immigration Impact Report Withheld – BBC
Canada
Pro-Independence Party Set to Call Quebec Election – AP
Africa
US Takes Training Role in Africa as Threats Grow and Budgets Shrink – NYT
'Islamist Militants' Torch Nigeria Village – BBC
Humanitarian Aid to CAR, South Sudan Woefully Underfunded – VOA
Food Distribution Increases in CAR – VOA
Kenya: Ideological Battle Brewing in Mombasa Mosques – VOA
'Protection Squad' for UN in Somalia – BBC
Americas / Caribbean
Venezuela Protests on Eve of Chavez's Death Anniversary – BBC
Venezuela: On Death Anniversary, Chavez Revolution Challenged – AP
Venezuela Marks Anniversary of Chavez's Death With Pomp and Protests – Reuters
Venezuela's Chavez Everywhere a Year After Death – AP
UN Chief Urges Dialogue in Venezuela – BBC
Nicaragua's Ortega Reappears in Public After Absence – BBC
Chevron Wins Ecuador Legal Battle – BBC
Some Who Fled Cuba Are Returning to Help – NYT
Miami Congressman Adamantly Defends Isolating Cuba – NYT
Asia / Pacific
US Defense Official Questions Asia 'Pivot', Backtracks – AP
US: Japan, South Korea Should 'Quickly' Improve Ties – VOA
Japan Concerned About Lack of Clarity in China's Defense Policy – Reuters
China to Boost Defense Spending by 12.2% – VOA
China to Increase Its Military Budget by 12.2% – NYT
China's Xi Ramps Up Military Spending in Face of Worried Region – Reuters
China Sets Growth, Defense Targets – BBC
China Vows Tough Reforms, Stronger Defense – AP
China Says Military Will Respond to Provocations – AP
China Arrests 3 More in Station Attack, Claims International Terror Link – McClatchy
China Says Station Attackers Wanted to Carry Out Jihad Abroad – Reuters
Chinese Officials Seek to Shift Attention From Rampage – NYT
China Vows to Address Stifling Smog, Terror Threat – AP
US Calls China’s Kunming Station Attack 'Terrorism' – BBC
China's Top Legislative Body Aims to Push Reform – VOA
At Congress, China’s Leaders Face Decision-Time on Reforms – WP
China Set for Key Parliament Meeting – BBC
China Lawmakers Wary, Tight-lipped on Fate of Former Security Chief – VOA
North Korea Fires More Missiles Into Sea – VOA
North Korea Tests Rocket Launcher With Range Beyond Seoul, South Says – NYT
South Korea Says North Fired 7 Suspected Artillery Shells – AP
North Korea's Nuclear Future – VOA Q&A
Thailand Anti-Government Protesters on the Move, Farmers Still Unhappy – Reuters
Vietnam Sends Blogger to Prison for Critical Posts – WP
South Korea's Sexist Military – NYT Opinion
Europe
French-Made Warship Destined for Russia Sets Sail – AP
Russia Reports Missile Test-Fire – BBC
Frenchman Convicted for Running Al-Qaida Website – AP
Turkey's Erdogan Rallies Popular Support in Power Struggle – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Obama: Tough Choices Ahead for Mideast Peace – VOA
Obama: 'Tough Choices' for Israeli PM Netanyahu – BBC
Israel: Netanyahu Promotes Efforts Toward a Peace Deal – NYT
Israel PM Tells Obama: We’re Doing All We Can for Peace – McClatchy
Israel Tightens Grip on Heart of West Bank – AP
Israel: Netanyahu Urges Tougher Stance on Iran’s Nuclear Program – WP
Israel PM: Allowing Iran to Continue Enriching Uranium 'Grave Error' – VOA
Iran Stands Firm on Maintaining a Nuclear Program – AP
Iran Says Guard Has Multiple Warhead Missiles – AP
Iraq: Series of Car Bombs Hits Baghdad, Killing 17 – AP
Militants Storm Local Council HQ in Iraq, Kill 6 – AP
Hezbollah Says Resistance Part of Lebanon's Identity – UPI
Lebanon's Political System Sinks Nation Into Debt – AP
Saudis, UAE, Bahrain Withdraw Envoys From Qatar in Security Dispute – Reuters
Saudi, UAE, Bahrain Recall Their Envoys From Qatar – AP
Egypt's el-Sissi Gives Clearest Sign He Will Run for President – VOA
Sisi Hints at Egypt Presidential Bid – BBC
Cairo Court Bans Hamas Activities in Egypt – VOA
Egyptian Court Ruling Bans Hamas – BBC
Al-Jazeera Trial Resumes in Egypt – BBC
Power Struggle Disrupts Oil Port in Libya's Far East – Reuters
Intervention in Syria and the Myth of the “Exit Strategy” – WOTR Opinion
South Asia
Militant Attack Reveals Security Gaps in Pakistan – VOA
Bomb Blast Kills 6 Soldiers in Northwest Pakistan – AP
Roadside Bomb Kills Three Pakistani Soldiers as Violence Spirals – Reuters
Gunmen Kill 2 in Attack on NATO Trucks in Pakistan – AP
US Diplomat Visits India in Attempt to Repair Frayed Ties – VOA
India Sets Dates for Nationwide Elections – NYT
India to Vote in World's Biggest Election From April 7 – Reuters
India Sets General Election Dates – BBC
India Announces General Elections to Start April 7 – AP
India's Mammoth General Election – Reuters Factbox
