15 April 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
War is Boring – Warscapes – WhyDev – Wings Over Iraq – VOA
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 / Russia
Ukraine Asks UN for Troops as Militants Defy Deadline – NYT
Ukraine Asks for UN Peacekeeping Troops to Counter Pro-Russia Forces – WP
Ukraine Ultimatum to Separatists Thwarted by Pro-Russia Police – LAT
Pro-Russia Separatists in Ukraine Appeal to Putin for Help – VOA
Pro-Russian Militia Defy Kiev's Latest Deadline to End Occupations – CSM
Kiev's Grip Loosening on Restive Eastern Ukraine – Reuters
Fresh Pro-Russian Attack in Ukraine – BBC
Russian Fighter Flies Provocatively Close to USS Donald Cook – S&S
Russian Fighter Jet Buzzes US Navy Destroyer in Black Sea – WT
US Condemns Russian Jet Passes Near Ship in Black Sea – VOA
Obama and Putin Discuss Ukraine Crisis – WP
Obama, Putin Talk as Separatists Tighten Grip on East Ukraine – VOA
Obama Presses Putin Over Ukraine – BBC
White House Confirms CIA Director's Trip to Kiev – AP
EU Ministers Blame Russia for Ukraine Interference – AP
With Ukraine Tensions Mounting, US Weighs New Sanctions Against Russia – NYT
West Eyes More Russia Sanctions – BBC
EU to Sanction More Russians Over Ukraine Policy – AP
France's Hollande Ready to Use 'Firm' Sanctions in Ukraine Crisis – Reuters
Germany, France See Ghosts of WWI in Ukraine – AP
Canada Says Russia's Actions 'Imperialistic' – AP
US State Department Debunks Putin – WP
'Russian Lieutenant Colonel' Meets Ukrainian Police Officers – BBC
Russians Rally for Press Freedom, Truth – VOA
A Secret Fight over Russia in the Obama Administration – WS
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Russia? – RCD Opinion
Could Russia Defeat a Ukrainian Insurgency? – WIB Opinion
The West Leaves Ukraine to Putin – WSJ Opinion
NATO
NATO: Conventional Deterrence is the New Black – WOTR Opinion
Afghanistan
On Voting Fay (5 April), a Spike in Violence in Afghanistan – WP
US Fears Afghan Services May be Cut as Corruption Sharply Reduces Taxes – WT
Afghanistan Deputy Public Works Minister Kidnapped in Kabul – VOA
Afghan Deputy Minister Kidnapped – BBC
Afghanistan: Ambush Kills Anti-Taliban Militiamen – AP
US Department of Defense
In New Officers’ Careers, Peace Is No Dividend – NYT
DOD Debates Policy to Strengthen, Disperse Bases – DN Opinion
Army Explores Sea-Basing Helos – AT
Congressman Wants Army Input About Concealed Carry Regulations – WDT
Sea Pay Increase Will Start May 1, Navy Says – VP
Top Enlisted Marine Pens Open Letter After Testimony Angers Troops – S&S
USMC SgtMaj Taking Not-so-Friendly Fire on the Home Front – WP
Manning's Conviction, 35-Year Sentence Upheld – AP
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
9/11 Defense Lawyers Accuse FBI of Spying on Them – MH
FBI Said to Question Member of 9/11 Case Defense – AP
9/11 Proceedings Go Into Recess Before Competency Hearing – AFPS
Jury Selected for Trial of One-eyed, Handless Islamic Cleric – Reuters
Lessons From the Boston Marathon Bombings – CSM Editorial
Pulitzer Prize
The 2014 Pulitzer Prize Winners – WP
Coverage of NSA Documents and Boston Attack Win Pulitzer Prizes – NYT
Post, Guardian Win Pulitzers for NSA Coverage – WP
First 'Cyber' Pulitzer Honors Publishers of NSA Leaks for Public Service – CSM
NSA Stories Take Pulitzer Prize – BBC
United States
Kansas City Shooting Suspect Said to Have Ties to KKK – WP
Hate Crime Charges Planned in Killings at Jewish Center – NYT
Suspect in Shooting at Kansas Jewish Center Will Face Hate Crime Charges – WP
Obama Decries Religious Violence – VOA
Preventing the Proliferation of Armed Drones – Lawfare Opinion
Why We Love AmeriCorps – WP Opinion
US Must Take Lead in Cybersecurity – CSM Opinion
The US Can’t Bow Out on Foreign Affairs – WP Opinion
United Kingdom
Military Chiefs Warn Scotland Over Evicting Nuclear Weapons – Reuters
25 Schools Probed Over 'Islam Plot' – BBC
Two Nations, Related by Fear – NYT Opinion
Australia
A Faltering US Pivot Might Be Good for Australia – LI Opinion
World
A Three-chart Summary of Global Military Spending in 2013 – WP
Russia Boosts Military, Global Arms Spending fall – AP
Foreign Aid Improves Opinions of the US – NYT
Africa
Crisis Response Force Adds Fire Power to US Base in Africa – S&S
At Least 71 Killed in Nigeria Explosion – VOA
Bomb Blast in Nigerian Capital Kills 72 – WP
Nigeria Bus Station Blast Kills Scores – NYT
Nigeria Bus Station Bombing Kills 71; Boko Haram Blamed – LAT
Boko Haram Rears its Head in Nigeria's Capital With Deadly Bomb Blasts – CSM
More than 70 Killed in Nigeria Blast – BBC
Scores Killed in Nigeria Blast – AP
A Look at the Nigerian Extremist Group Boko Haram – AP
Nigeria President Jonathan Vows to End Terrorism, Says Adviser – VOA
MSF: Fighting Displaces 7,000 in North CAR – VOA
Fighting Erupts in Central African Republic Town – AP
Senegal to Send Mali 250 More Peacekeeping Troops – AP
Congo Militia Leader 'Morgan' Surrenders – Reuters
14 Accused of Mutiny Stand Trial in Sierra Leone – AP
South African President Pressured by Corruption Report – VOA
Observers Give Guinea-Bissau Vote Clean Bill of Health – VOA
Rwandan Musician and Journalist Held – BBC
The Central African Republic is in Need – WP Opinion
CAR: Allowing Another Rwanda – NYT Opinion
Americas / Caribbean
Mexico Pledges Own Anti-Money Laundering List – AP
Chile's Valparaiso Still Aflame; 12 Dead; 500 Hurt – AP
Chile Fire 'May Burn for a Long Time' – BBC
Nicaragua Shaken by Third Quake – BBC
Panama Presidential Candidates Tied Ahead of May Vote – Reuters
Venezuelan Journalist Freed 8 Days After Kidnap – AP
Asia / Pacific
China's Neighbors Gear Up for a Fight – DN
China's President Xi Urges Greater Military Use of Space – Reuters
China Angered by Britain's Report on Human Rights, Cancels Talks – Reuters
Hong Kong Democrats Discuss Election with Beijing Officials – VOA
South Korea Spy Agency in Forgery Row – BBC
South Korea's Park Apologizes for Latest Scandal to Rock Spy Agency – Reuters
First Sub Search for Missing Malaysia Plane Cut Short – BBC
Undersea Drone Hunt for Malaysian Plane Foiled by Depth – Reuters
Chinese Families of MH370 Passengers Wait for Answers – VOA
In Jet Search, China Is Viewed as More Hurt Than Help – NYT
Thais Brace for Recession as Crisis Nears Crunch Time – VOA
Vietnam Frees at Least One More Political Activist – VOA
Vietnam Releases Dissidents Amid Foreign Pressure – AP
Through Japanese Eyes: World War II in Japanese Cinema – USNI
Chinese Signaling in the East China Sea? – WP Opinion
Why Obama Must Bring Seoul and Tokyo Together – FA Opinion
The Chinese Concept of Unrestricted Warfare – SLOD Opinion
Europe
France’s Far-Right Leader Tries to Sell a Softer Brand of Nationalism – WP
Turkey Accuses Twitter of 'Tax Evasion' – VOA
Middle East / North Africa
FM: Israel Close to Forging New Ties Across Arab World – VOA
Israeli Officer Killed on Way to Seder in West Bank – NYT
Israeli Man Killed, 2 Hurt in West Bank Shooting – AP
Israel Irked by UN Diplomat's Tacit Nazi Remark – AP
Saudi Arabia Jails 13 for Aiding Overseas Fighters – VOA
Assad Offers Syrian Voters a First: Another Name on the Ballot – CSM
UN Rights Chief Condemns ‘Rampant’ Torture in Syria – NYT
UN: Detainees Tortured in Syria – VOA
Security Council Sees Grim Images of Syrian Dead – AP
Syria's Political Opposition Urges US Action After Aleppo 'Genocide' – Reuters
Syrian Troops Choke Off Rebels North of Damascus – AP
OPCW: Syria Sends Out More Chemicals, Must Increase Pace – VOA
After Delays, Syria Completes Another Shipment of Chemical Arms – NYT
Three Lebanese Journalists for Al-Manar TV Killed in Syria – Reuters
Deadly Virus Surges Through Arab Gulf – VOA
Iran Asks UN to Address US Refusal to Issue Envoy Visa – VOA
Canadian Company Charged With Breaching Iran Sanctions Law – Reuters
UN Expert Urges Iran to Halt Woman's Execution – AP
Egypt: El-Sissi in Final Step to Run for President – AP
Bomb Wounds 2 Policemen in Egyptian Capital – VOA
Libya's Interim Prime Minister Quits – VOA
Jordanian Envoy Kidnapped in Libya – BBC
A War-Torn Libyan Port Muscles its Way Back – WP
More Libyan Oil Expected on Global Market – UPI
Libya: Video Link Trial for Gaddafi's Son – BBC
Libya Judge Orders Gadhafi Son Tried by Video Link – AP
In the Middle East, Time to Move On – NYT Editorial
South Asia
As India Votes, Muslims Worry – WP
Saudi Arabia Woos Pakistan With $1.5 Billion Grant. Why Now? – CSM
Pakistan Police Arrest 2 Suspected of Cannibalism – AP
Pakistan 'Cannibal' Re-arrested – BBC
Canada Suspends Funding Over Sri Lanka – AP
