16 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 Says its Troops Surround Contested City – WP
Confronting Militants, Ukraine Takes Airport – NYT
Ukraine Begins 'Anti-Terror' Action – BBC
Ukraine Launches 'Gradual' Operation, Action Limited – Reuters
Ukrainian Troops Have Begun 'Anti-Terrorist Operation', Kiev Says – TG
Insurgents Dig In; Ukraine Tanks Reported on Move – AP
Ukraine Launches 'Special Operation' Against Separatists – Reuters
Ukraine: Military Recaptures Eastern Airport – AP
UN Says Not Right Moment for Peacekeepers in Ukraine – Reuters
Russia Tests Obama's Ability to Stop its Advances – AP
Russia Objects to Ukraine's Plan to Crackdown on Protesters – VOA
White House Expresses Support for Ukraine Crackdown – VOA
US Says Ukraine Actions Against Separatists Warranted – Reuters
Red Tape in US Ties Up Critical Gear for Ukraine – WFB
UN Cites Abuses in Crimea Before Russia Annexation Vote – NYT
In Ukraine, NATO Sticks to a War of Words Against Russia – Reuters
US Says New Russia Sanctions Unlikely Before Thursday – Reuters
US Senator McCain Mocks EU's Russia Sanctions – AP
German Company Starts Gas Deliveries to Ukraine – AP
Slovakia Offers Way to Send Ukraine Some Gas if Russia Cuts Supply – Reuters
Russia Test-Fires ICBM Amid Tension Over Ukraine – WT
The West Needs to Push Back on Ukraine – CT Editorial
The Cost of Putin’s Adventurism in Ukraine – WP Opinion
Send US Troops to the Ukrainian Border – WP Opinion
Ukraine in the Balance – UPI Opinion
NATO
NATO Chief Wants More Military Cooperation with EU – AP
EU Agrees to Work More Closely With NATO – AP
Afghanistan
Confidential US Assessments Show Afghanistan Not Ready to Govern on Own – WT
Afghanistan’s Latest Battle: Its Budget – WP
US Fears Afghan Services May be Cut as Corruption Sharply Reduces Taxes – WT
MPs Criticize UK Over Afghan Attack that Killed 2 US Marines – BBC
Afghanistan Says US Air Strike Kills Three Civilians – Reuters
Brad Pitt to Star as Gen. McChrystal in Afghanistan War Flick – S&S
Lingering Too Long in Afghanistan – WT Opinion
A Hedgehog and a Fox Explain Afghanistan – FP Book Reviews
US Department of Defense
Military Leaders, Spies in Tampa for Convention – WT
Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III – PM Interview
Can the A-10 Caucus Wield Power? – DN
Army Treads Toward Taking Some Marine Attack Helicopter Duties – WT
DARPA: Special Forces Operators Need Stealth Motorcycles – WT
On-board Fire Hobbles Navy Guided-Missile Cruiser – WT
Fires Reported on USS Hue City; No Injuries Reported – S&S
First Women Move to Army Platoon Artillery Jobs – AP
Our Army’s Uncivil War – WT Opinion
Could a New Debt Spike Cause More Defense Cuts? – DN Opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Video Shows Brazen Meeting of al-Qaeda Fighters – WP
More Boston Bomber Types Lurk, Officials Warn – WT
FBI Leak Probe Shuts Down 9/11 Case at Guantanamo – AP
Military Commission Judge Mulls Probe of 9/11 Defense Claim – AFPS
CIA's Pakistan Drone Strikes Carried Out by Regular US Air Force Personnel – TG
Pulitzer Prize
The Washington Post and Guardian Pulitzers: I Dissent – Lawfare Opinion
United States
Holder Wants $15 Million From Congress for Active Shooter Program – WP
National Intelligence Director Blasts Snowden Leaks – TT
Despite Tough Patch, US Intelligence Chief Says He Is Staying – Reuters
FBI Video Warns of Efforts to Recruit American Students as Spies – NYT
Privacy Fears Over FBI Database – BBC
Boston Honors Marathon Survivors, First Responders – USAT
Boston Pauses to Remember, Mourn – WSJ
NYC Police Unit That Spied on Muslims Is Disbanded – NYT
NYPD Disbands Muslim 'Spying' Unit – BBC
Foreign Policy is No Place for ‘Red Lines’ – WP Opinion
When Is Foreign Aid Meddling? – NYT Debate / Opinions
United Kingdom
Scottish Independence: Yes Vote 'Risk to Defense Jobs' – BBC
Diplomat Appointed to Head UK Eavesdropping Agency – AP
Ex-Met Boss Heads 'Islam Schools Takeover Plot' Probe – BBC
Africa
Accompanied Tours in Djibouti? US Military Looks at Options – S&S
Update: 75 Dead in Blast at Nigerian Bus Station – AP
Nigeria: Abuja Blast Impacts Lives, Livelihoods – VOA
Nigeria Vows to Protect Upcoming Economic Forum – VOA
'Mass Abduction' at Nigeria School – BBC
Suspected Islamist Rebels Abduct Over 100 Nigerian Schoolgirls – Reuters
Suspected Extremists Kidnap 100 Girls in Nigeria – AP
South Sudan Rebels Claim Seizing Oil Hub Bentiu – VOA
South Sudan Rebels 'Seize' Oil Hub – BBC
Fighting Threatens an Oil Center in South Sudan – AP
EU Agrees to Train Mali Police, Extends Army Training Mission – Reuters
UN Seeks to Locate Followers of Slain Congo Warlord – Reuters
In Handcuffs, Rwanda Musician Admits to Crimes – AP
WHO: Ebola Death Toll Tops 120 – VOA
In Nigeria, Terrorism Moves South – NYT Opinion
Americas / Caribbean
Venezuela Opposition Resumes Talks With Government – AP
Bolivia Files Claim Over Chilean Sea – BBC
Bolivia Files Hague Documents in Sea Access Claim Against Chile – Reuters
Chilean Residents Survey Fire Damage – BBC
Chile Leader to Relocate Valparaiso Fire Victims – AP
Nicaragua on High Alert After Quakes – BBC
Campos-Silva in Brazil 2014 Election – BBC
US Report Finds Faults in Haiti Housing Effort – AP
Amnesty: Haiti Human Rights Activist Threatened – AP
Cuba: To Embargo or Not? – WAJ Opinion
Asia / Pacific
South Korean Assembly Expected to Vote on Funding to Support US Troops – S&S
China Explains Decision to Cancel Human Rights Dialogue with Britain – VOA
China: Mixed Legacy for Chongqing's Anti-mafia Campaign – VOA
China Slams NYT Report Questioning Beijing's Role in Malaysia Jet Search – VOA
Deep Water Thwarts Robot Sub's 1st Search for Missing Malaysian Jet – AP
MH370: Indian Ocean Proves Too Deep for Robotic Sub – VOA
Robotic Sub Set to Dive Again in Search for Missing Plane – VOA
North Korea’s Latest Demands Action – WP Editorial
China Can "Fight Any Battle and Win" – FP Opinion
China Has Good Reasons to Remain Secretive About its Military – TD Opinion
Defending Japan and the Philippines Isn't Entrapment – TNI Opinion
Europe
European Parliament Approves Laws on Banking Overhaul – NYT
Russia Says Four Militants Killed in Dagestan Siege – Reuters
For 1st Time, France Tackles Military Sex Assaults – AP
Serbia Eyes Renewed Coalition of Center-Right and Socialists – Reuters
France, Islam and the 'Spreading Hatred' – WSJ Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Bid to Extend Mid-East Peace Talks – BBC
Hamas Praises Deadly West Bank Shooting – AP
Iraq Shuts Down Abu Ghraib Prison – NYT
Iraq Shuts Notorious Abu Ghraib Prison – BBC
Iraq Closes Notorious Prison Over Security Issues – AP
Iran's One-Stop Shop for US Army Gear – DS
US Adopts Harsher Tone in UN Envoy Dispute With Iran – Reuters
Denying Involvement, Iran Vows to Investigate Jamming of Foreign Media – VOA
Rouhani Says Iran Sanctions Will Unravel in Months – Reuters
Iran Envoy Visits United Arab Emirates in Sign of Warming Ties – AP
Iran Considers Ban on Vasectomies in Drive to Boost Birthrate – TG
Concerned for Stability, Saudi Arabia Tightens Curbs on Dissent – Reuters
Saudi Arabia Replaces Intelligence Chief – AFP
Saudi Spy Chief, Architect of Syria Policy, Replaced – Reuters
Iran Considers Ban on Vasectomies in Drive to Boost Birthrate – AFP
Assad Claims a 'Turning Point' in Syria As Military Makes Gains – Time
France Calls for Syria ICC Referral – BBC
Syria Rebels Driven From Maaloula – BBC
Syria: Mortars Kill 1 Child, Wound Dozens in Damascus – AP
Lebanese Journalists Killed in Syria – BBC
Yemen: Al-Qaida Militants Kill Deputy Governor – AP
Egypt: Bombing Wounds 3 in Central Cairo – AP
France Arrests Former Egyptian Finance Minister on Interpol Warrant – Reuters
Gunmen Abduct Jordan Ambassador in Libya – AP
Jordanian Amb. Seized in Libya, Kidnappers Demand Prisoner Release – Reuters
Libya to Export First Oil Since Rebel Deal – Reuters
Iran Diplomacy Needs Teeth – NP Opinion
The Lessons of ‘Camp David’ – WP Opinion
South Asia
Gandhi Daughter Steps Up to Fight for India's Congress Party – Reuters
Indian Billionaire Tech Guru Fights for Parliament Seat – WP
Sri Lanka Says Canada Holds Commonwealth to Ransom – AP
India Won't Abandon No First Use Nuclear Doctrine – TD Opinion
