30 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 News
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 – Next Navy – Parameters – RUSI
ZenPundit – CNA – CNAS – CSIS – ILW – ISW – Rand – TJF – USIP
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Ukraine
US Moves Closer to Detente With Russia on Ukraine – WP
Russia Completes Military Takeover of Crimea – VOA
Ukraine’s Hopes Riding on a Chocolatier – NYT
Donetsk Looks in Fear at Nearby Russian Troops – WP
Putin Calls Obama to Discuss Ukraine Crisis – VOA
Obama Calls on Russia to Pull Troops From Ukraine Border – WP
Diplomatic Push for Ukraine Solution – BBC
As Diplomacy Steps Up, Ukraine Candidates Narrow – NYT
Kerry, Lavrov to Meet for Ukraine Crisis Talks – VOA
Kerry in Paris to Meet with Russia on Ukraine – AP
Putin and Crimea: 1945, Not 1938 – UPI Opinion
Putin’s Reckless Gamble – NYT Opinion
Russia & US / NATO / Europe
German Execs Criticize West for Allowing Russia Tension to Rise – VOA
Europe's Military Apathy – NR Opinion
Inspired by Russia – WP Opinion
A Quiz: Do You Speak Dictator? – NYT Opinion
Afghanistan
Credibility of Afghan Vote in Doubt as Observers Flee Violence – NYT
Taliban Attacks Afghan Election HQ – VOA
Another Election HQ Attacked in Kabul Ahead of Afghan Vote – S&S
Taliban Attack Afghan Election HQ – BBC
Afghan Candidates Pledge Peace, Prosperity Amid Violence – VOA
Power Transfer in Afghanistan – WP Opinion
Syria
Assad Preparing to Run for President Despite War – AP
Report: 2 Spanish Journalists Freed in Syria – AP
Spanish Journalists Freed in Syria – BBC
Car Bomb Targets Lebanon Army Near Syria Border – AP
Syrian Border Area: Soldiers Killed by Lebanon Car Bomb – BBC
NATO
Former Norwegian Prime Minister Designated to Lead NATO – AFPS
NATO Names Stoltenberg Next Chief – BBC
NSA
Report: NSA Kept Over 300 Merkel Reports – VOA
NSA Targeted 122 Foreign Leaders – TI
US Department of Defense
Defense Chief: US Cyberwarfare Force to Grow Significantly – WP
Wanted: Cyberwarriors, No Experience or Knowledge Necessary – S&S
Military Pay and Pension Reform Panel Hears Concerns in San Diego – S&S
Fiscal Uncertainty ‘Troubling’ to Maritime Service Chiefs – AFPS
Naval Forces More Critical Than Ever, Navy Secretary Says – AFPS
DARPA’s Role to ‘Change What’s Possible,’ Director Says – AFPS
Navy’s Helicopter Drone Tests at Expansive California Base – VCS
Hagel Thanks Alexander, Cyber Community for Defense Effort – AFPS
Fire-Stricken Submarine USS Miami is Decommissioned – TD
DOD: All Services Again Meet Recruiting and Retention Numbers – AFPS
Navy Base Shooter Got Security Credential This Year – VP
The Marine Corps, Double Standards & Women – WP Opinion
United States
Obama Heads Back to Washington – VOA
Obama Offers Europe, Mideast Allies Assurances – AP
France Bestows Legion of Honor on 14 US Vets for WWII Efforts – S&S
New Vietnam Veterans Monument Dedicated in Texas – AP
United Kingdom
Scottish Independence: Minister Says 'Yes' Vote Possible – BBC
Police Seek Outsiders for Top ranks – BBC
Africa
AU Drive Against al-Shabab Faces Somalia’s Rainy Season – VOA
Few Safe Places for Central African Republic’s Muslims – AP
CAR: 20 Killed in Attack on Funeral in Bangui – VOA
CAR: Grenade Attack Kills 11 in Bangui – BBC
'One Million' Flee South Sudan Conflict – BBC
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe Threatens EU Summit Boycott – BBC
251 DRC Refugees Killed in Boat Accident – VOA
In Rwanda, Reform Progressing on Many Fronts – VOA
Guinea: Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Conakry – VOA
Guinea Confirms Ebola in Capital – BBC
Americas / Caribbean
Venezuelan Politician Denied Bail – BBC
Cuba Cuts Foreign Investment Taxes – VOA
Cuba Backs Foreign Investment Move – BBC
Asia / Pacific
Hagel to Host ASEAN Ministerial in Hawaii – AFPS
Hagel Prepares for Week Focused on Asia – VOA
Japan and North Korea Hold 1st Senior Talks in 16 Months – AP
China Repeats Rejection of Dalai Lama’s 'Middle Way' for Tibet – VOA
China: Debris Matches Colors of Missing Malaysian Jet – VOA
Philippine Supply Ship Evades Chinese Blockade – AP
China-Philippines Sea Spat Captured on Camera – BBC
New Objects Seen, But Still No Evidence of Malaysian Jet – AP
Thailand: Anti-Government Protesters Rally in Bangkok – VOA
Burmese Rohingya Face Census Snub – BBC
Hagel: The Asia Pivot Is Still On – LAT Opinion
Europe
Local Elections Could Decide Turkish Premier’s Future – WP
Turkey Begins Espionage Investigation After Syria Leak – VOA
Turkey PM Faces Local Election Test – BBC
Loyalty to Embattled Erdogan Lies Deep in Turkey's Pious Heartlands – VOA
Turkey's Local Elections: An Important Test For Erdogan – CSIS Opinion
Slovak Tycoon Kiska Wins Presidency – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
Palestinians Vow Walkout on Peace Talks Over Prisoners – WP
Remaking a Life, After Years in an Israeli Prison – NYT
Obama Meets King Abdullah in Saudi Arabia to Offer Reassurances – VOA
Dempsey to Discuss Range of Issues During Israel Visit – AFPS
Suicide Bomber Attacks Lebanese Checkpoint – VOA
Amid Egypt’s Sweeping Crackdown, North Sinai Residents in Crossfire – NYT
Egyptian Police, Demonstrators Clash – VOA
Egyptian Court Sentences 2 Morsi Supporters to Death – VOA
Egypt: Two to Die for Alexandria Roof Death – BBC
Egypt Detainees Allege Torture – BBC
New Egyptian Military Chief Sworn In – BBC
Gaddafi's Son in Libya 'Apology' – BBC
Algeria Election Promises More Political Stagnation – VOA
South Asia
Pakistani Journalist Attacked, Driver Killed – VOA
Attack on Pakistani Journalist Kills His Driver – NYT
