31 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
Obama Calls on Russia to Pull Troops from Ukraine Border – WP
Promises of Diplomacy but No Advances in Ukraine Talks – NYT
Putin and Crimea: A New World Order? – VOA
US, Russia Talks Fail to End Ukraine Deadlock – AP
Kerry, Lavrov Discuss Ukraine in Paris – VOA
Kerry, Lavrov Agree Diplomatic Solution Needed on Ukraine – AP
Kerry: Russian Troops Near Ukraine Create 'Climate of Fear' – VOA
Russian PM Medvedev in Crimea Visit – BBC
Conflict With Russia Galvanizes Ukraine's Identity – AP
Russia & US / NATO / Europe
Putin Plans to Remake Russia as a Leader – WP Opinion
Afghanistan
In Afghan Presidential Campaign, North Is All-Important – NYT
Mixed Legacy for Karzai as Afghan President – AP
Afghanistan's Karzai Steps Up Pakistan Accusations – AP
Photo Essay: The Women Who Would Lead Afghanistan – AP Gallery
Syria
Spanish Journalists Freed After 6-Month Syrian Kidnapping – VOA
Journalists Held by Militants in Syria Reunite With Family – NYT
US Department of Defense
Major Submarine Accidents Remain Isolated But Costly – TD
Drone Foes Say Government Unfairly Denying Them jury Trials – TSB
New Corps of Military Lawyers Help Rape Victims – AP
Obama Trip Spurs Inquiry of Behavior by a Marine– NYT
United States
Obama Offers Europe, Mideast Allies Assurances – AP
Vietnam Veterans Get Long-Awaited 'Welcome Home' with Texas Memorial – SAEN
Video: Senator Asks for WTC Security Review After Daredevil Jump – AP
9/11 Museum Faces the Latest Hurdle: Its Opening – NYT
The Certainty of Donald Rumsfeld (Part 4) – NYT Opinion
United Kingdom
The Case for Scotland – NYT Opinion
World
Climate Change Already Exacts Extensive Toll, UN Panel Says – NYT
Panel Warns of Worsening Effects of Climate Change – WP
UN: Climate Impacts Overwhelming – BBC
UN Science Report: Warming Worsens Security Woes – AP
Jimmy Carter Issues 'Call to Action' to Stop Violence Against Women – VOA
Africa
Nigeria Presidential Villa ‘Not Under Attack’ – VOA
Prisoners Die in Nigeria 'Revolt' – BBC
Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in Liberia – BBC
Americas / Caribbean
Brazil Secures Rio Slum in Mass Raid – BBC
Asia / Pacific
Upcoming Military Conferences Highlight Hawaii's Key Role in Pacific – HSA
Japan, US to Create New Defense Body for Disputed Islands – TYS
Koreas Exchange Fire Across Disputed Sea Border – NYT
North Korea Rejects UN Security Council Criticism – VOA
North Korea Plans Live-Fire Drills Near Disputed Sea Boundary – AP
Koreas Trade Fire Across Sea Border – BBC
China and the Philippines in Dispute Over Reef – NYT
Philippines Files Pleadings in Case Against China – VOA
China Seizes Billions From Family, Associates of Ex-Official – WP
Billionaire’s Murder and Corruption Trial Opens in China – NYT
UN Court Orders Japan to Halt Antarctic Whaling – NYT
In Thailand, Some Foresee a Coup by Legal Means – NYT
Thailand Votes in Upper House Election – VOA
Latest Search for Missing Malaysia Jet Again Fruitless – VOA
Inside the Race to Find Malaysian Flight 370 – WP
'No Time Limit' on Malaysia Jet Hunt – BBC
Burma Begins Rare Census – VOA
Europe
Voting Ends in Turkey's Local Elections – VOA
Not on Ballot, Turkey’s PM Gets Push From Party in Local Elections – NYT
Turkish Prime Minister Comes Out Winner in Local Elections – WP
Turkey PM Claims Election Victory – BBC
At Least 8 Killed in Clashes During Elections in Turkey – VOA
French Voters Shift to the Right in Mayoral Elections – NYT
Palestinian Holding Explosive Device When He Died, Czech Police Say – NYT
Middle East / North Africa
Palestinians, Worried That Peace Talks Will Fail, Plan For ‘Day After’ – WP
Kerry to Visit Israel for Middle East Talks – NYT
US Mediators Try to Rescue Mideast Peace Talks – AP
US Military Chief in Israel at Time of Tensions – AP
Israel's Olmert Convicted of Bribery – BBC
Former Israeli Leader Is Convicted of Taking Bribes – NYT
Israeli Arabs Mark Land Day – VOA
Iraq Suicide Bomb Attack Leaves 12 Dead – VOA
Egypt to Hold Presidential Election in Late May – VOA
Egypt Sets Presidential Election for May 26-27 – WP
Kerry’s Vision for Middle East is Delusional – WP Opinion
South Asia
Pakistan: Musharraf Charged in Treason Case – BBC
Pakistan’s Former Ruler Pleads Not Guilty to Treason – NYT