20 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 – Eurasia Review – Foreign Affairs – Foreign Policy – Fortuna’s Corner
Ground Force Dialogue – David Ignatius – Defense in Depth –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
Ukraine to Pull All Its Military From Crimea, Conceding Loss – NYT
Ukraine Makes Plans for Troops to Leave Crimea – WP
Ukraine 'Planning Crimea Withdrawal' – BBC
Pro-Russian Forces Seize Ukraine Navy HQ – VOA
Ukraine Forces Attacked by Pro-Russia Gunmen; Navy Facilities Seized – LAT
Russian Troops Take Over Another Ukrainian Naval Base in Crimea – Reuters
Ukraine Orders Troops to Leave Crimea, Russia Offers Better Pay – McClatchy
Cyber Peace Reigns Despite Russia, Ukraine Tensions – VOA
Russia’s Moves in Ukraine Seen as ‘Wake-Up Call’ for NATO – WP
US, NATO Warn Russia Faces 'High Costs' Over Crimea – VOA
NATO Secretary General: Russia Must Suffer Consequences – AFPS
US, European Allies to Step Up Sanctions on Russia – LAT
US Ponders Next Moves in Crimea Crisis – WP
Obama: No US ‘Military Excursion’ in Ukraine – WP
US Defense Chief Praises Ukraine's Restraint in Crimea Crisis – Reuters
UN Chief Heads to Moscow, Kyiv – VOA
In Crimea, a Swell of Patriotism, But What is to Follow? – WP
For Moscow, Crimea May Prove an Expensive Prize – CSM
Ukraine Minister Says West Sure to Provide More Support – Reuters
Opinions on Ukraine from American and Foreign Media – VOA Roundup
A New Russian Order – WP Editorial
Russia and the Group of 8 – NYT Editorial
Saving Ukraine from Another Russian Heist – CSM Editorial
Crimea Shows US Can’t Step Back and Let Others Lead – CSM Opinion
A Fear of Russia – WP Opinion
A Way Forward for Ukraine – NYT Opinion
Crimea’s Silver Lining – WP Opinion
NATO's Strategic Ace: Vladimir Putin – UPI Opinion
Putin’s Warped Reality – WP Opinion
How to Punish Putin – NYT Opinion
Making Putin Pay – WP Opinion
Why Sanctions Don't Really Work – LAT Opinion
Russia / NATO
Russia’s Moves in Ukraine Seen as ‘Wake-Up Call’ for NATO – WP
Biden: US Will Respond to Aggression Against NATO Allies – VOA
Biden Signals Plans for More US Military Drills in the Baltics – USAT
Another Set of Wary Allies Seeks U.S. Reassurance – NYT
In Eastern Europe, Biden Finds Uncertain Allies – WP
European Leaders Seek Ways to Curb Dependence on Russian Gas – Reuters
NATO's Strategic Ace: Vladimir Putin – UPI Opinion
Afghanistan
Watchdog: US May be Paying Salaries of ‘Ghost’ Afghan Policemen – S&S
Women Vital for Democratic Success in Afghanistan, UN Says – UPI
Razia Jan Fights to Educate Girls in Rural Afghanistan – CSM
Syria
Israeli Airstrikes in Golan Heights Kill Syrian Soldier – VOA
Israeli Strikes on Syrian Army Sites Raise Concern About Entanglement – NYT
Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Military Positions – WP
Israel Attacks Syrian Army Sites – BBC
Israeli Airstrikes Escalate Tensions With Syria – AP
Gains Reported in Removing Syrian Chemical Supplies – NYT
UN Stymied in Efforts to Take Aid to Syrians – NYT
Syria Questions Fairness of UN Inquiry – UPI
Russia, Syria Decry US Closure of Syrian Embassy – Reuters
Iran
As Iranian New Year Looms, Economy Continues to Struggle – WP
Iran, Six powers Lock Horns Over Nuclear Reactor – Reuters
Ashton: Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume April 7 – VOA
Iran 'Sees Signs of Nuclear Deal' – BBC
Iran Wants to See Draft Nuclear Agreement Develop – UPI
Russia: Iran Nuke Talks May Suffer Over Ukraine – AP
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
What Pakistan Knew About Bin Laden – NYT
Bin Laden Son-in-Law Tells of Cave Meeting on 9/11 – NYT
Bin Laden Spokesman Speaks at Trial – BBC
Ex-al-Qaida Spokesman Recalls 9/11 With Bin Laden – AP
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Join Al Qaeda Group – Reuters
Kenya, Uganda on Alert for Possible Terror Attacks – AP
US Department of Defense
Pentagon Withholds Report About Flawed $2.7B Intel Program – FP
Investigator Discusses Navy Yard Findings, Insider Threat – AFPS
2nd Man Pleads Guilty in Navy Bribery Scandal – S&S
Taking on Pentagon Brass, Calif. Lawmaker Doesn’t Mince Words – TWB
Army BG Sinclair Breaks Down, Asks Judge to Not Punish Family – LAT
Wife of BG Jeffrey Sinclair Says He lives With Guilt Over Affair – LAT
Woman in Naval Academy Sex Assault Case Testifies – AP
United States
Lawmakers Ask VA for Presumptive Conditions for Gulf War Vets – USAT
White House to Launch Interactive Website on Climate Change – VOA
Crimea Shows US Can’t Step Back and Let Others Lead – CSM Opinion
Africa
International Community Running Out of Patience with South Sudan – VOA
Why South Sudan's War Flamed so Fast and Brightly – CSM
Displaced Civilians at Risk of Disease in South Sudan Camps – Reuters
Kenya, Uganda on Alert for Possible Terror Attacks – AP
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Caps 'Fat Cat' State Salaries – BBC
Jet Sale Puts Malawi's Government Under Scrutiny – VOA
HRW: Senegal Must Crack Down on Quranic Schools' Forced Begging – VOA
Nigeria: Africa’s Giant Is Stumbling – WIB Opinion
Americas / Caribbean
Mayor of Venezuelan City Arrested Amid Protests – AP
Colombia: Bogota Mayor Loses Fight to Stay in Office – AP
Colombian President Confirms Ouster of Bogota Mayor – Reuters
Mexican Authorities Bungled Case of Slain Journalist, Group Says – LAT
Guatemala ex-Leader Accepted Bribes – BBC
Guatemalan President Says Diplomatic Bribes Thing of the Past – Reuters
French FM to Visit Cuba in Sign of Warming EU Ties – Reuters
Asia / Pacific
US Troops Return to The Philippines, On China’s Doorstep – WIB
China: Two Dead in Xinjiang Violence – BBC
China: Hong Kong Journalists Attacked – BBC
Chinese Media Upbeat About US First Lady's Visit – VOA
Opponents of China Trade Deal Occupy Taiwan’s Legislature – NYT
Protesters Occupy Taiwan Parliament – BBC
Japan, North Korea Agree to Resume Government Talks – Reuters
Former Vietnamese Official Jailed for Critical Blog Posts – VOA
Vietnam Jails Prominent Blogger – BBC
Obama: Search for Malaysian Plane 'Top Priority' for US – VOA
Assessing the Flight MH370 Theories – WP
Why Was Thailand Slow to Release Data on Flight MH370? – WP
Malaysia Asks FBI For Help in Plane Case – NYT
FBI 'Aids Search for Missing Malaysian Plane' – BBC
Malaysia’s Deep Political Rifts Exposed Amid Mystery of Missing Flight – NYT
In Cambodia, Immigrant's Death Sparks Reform Debate – VOA
Sharing Power With China – NYT Opinion
Malaysia’s Crisis of Confidence – NYT Opinion
Europe
More Than 2,000 Migrants Rescued Off Italian Coast – NYT
Turkish President Contradicts Erdogan, Dismissing Foreign Plot – Reuters
McCarthyism Comes to Turkey – NYT Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Kerry Protested About Israel Minister's Criticism – AFP
Jailed Palestinian Militant Key to Mideast Talks – AP
Iraq Violence Kills 30 Nationwide – AAN
Lebanese Forces Show Resolve, UN Mission Says – UPI
Relief Stockpile in United Arab Emirates More Active Than Ever – VOA
Libya Asks UN, World for Help After Wave of Bombings, Violence – Reuters
US Army Team Heads to Libya to Begin Training Prep – AP
UN Authorizes Nations to Board Rebel Libyan Oil Tankers – Reuters
US Personnel Remain Aboard as Seized Tanker Returns to Libya – AFPS
Two Egyptian Army Officers Killed in Shootout with Militants – VOA
Two Army Officers Killed by Militants, Egypt Says – NYT
Egyptian Officers Killed in Gunfight – BBC
Egypt Forces Raid Militant Bomb Factory Near Cairo – AP
Morocco: Spain Beefs Up Melilla Security After Migrants Storm Border – Reuters
South Asia
Media Group Presses Pakistan to Protect Journalists – VOA
Pakistan Vows to Improve Journalists’ Freedom and Safety – NYT
What Pakistan Knew About Bin Laden – NYT
Former PM Faces Bangladesh Corruption Trial – BBC
Former Prime Minister Indicted During Raucous Hearing in Bangladesh – NYT
Sri Lanka Frees Rights Activists – BBC
