24 April SWJ Roundup (Updated)
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 / Related Issues
As Ukraine Deal Frays, Halting Start to Military’s Push – NYT
Ukraine Says it Cleared pro-Russia Gunmen From Eastern Town – LAT
Moscow Issues Warning Over Ukraine’s Military Moves – WP
Russia in New Ukraine Attack Threat – BBC
Ukraine Formally Calls Off Easter Truce – VOA
Russia's Shadowy Military Presence Threatens East Ukraine – VOA
Putin Strategy With Ukrainian Separatists Differs From Crimea – VOA
Amid Russia Warning, Ukraine Is in a Security Bind – AP
US Paratroops Arrive in Poland Amid Tensions with Russia – S&S
Amid Ukraine Crisis, US Begins Military Drills in Poland – VOA
USS Taylor Returns to the Black Sea – S&S
Eastern Europe Frets About NATO’s Ability to Curb Russia – NYT
The Battle of the Mr. Cools – UPI Opinion
Afghanistan
3 Americans Killed in Attack on Kabul Hospital – WP
3 American Doctors Killed by Afghan Police Officer – NYT
Afghan Hospital Guard Kills 3 American Doctors – AP
US Medics Killed in Kabul Attack – BBC
Afghanistan Delays Election Results – VOA
Afghan Election Commission Delays Vote Results – AP
Dostum, Former Warlord Once America’s Man in Afghanistan, May Be Back – WP
The Warlords of Afghanistan – WP
Afghan Interpreters: Heroes Left to Die – WOTR
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
US Aided Anti-Terror Raids in Yemen – USAT
Yemen Examines DNA of Slain al-Qaida Militants – AP
Former UK PM Blair Warns West Over Radical Islam – BBC
Ex-British Prime Minister Calls Radicalized Islam a Growing Threat – AP
US Department of Defense
DoD Details Planned Cuts If Budget Caps Remain – DN
Actually, the Army Will ‘Involuntarily Separate’ Officers – DO
Spy Plane Outlasts Cold War, But Not Defense Cuts – AP
Air Force Chief Explains Why He’s Retiring the A-10s – DO
F-35 Strike Fighter is Focus of Demonstration – DP
Lockheed Says Costly for Pentagon if it Cancels MH-60 Helicopters – Reuters
DOD Announces Military Equipment Moves with Australia, Egypt – AFPS
Navy’s Top Enlisted Chief Sees Room for Improving Morale – S&S
MOH Recipient Offers Advice to Troops about PTSD – S&S
Hearing to Determine Fate of Sergeant Accused of Killing 2 Deaf Iraqi Boys – PT-R
Case of Soldier Accused in Murder of Iraqi Teens Raises Questions – AP
Navy Reassigns Ex-Commander of Blue Angels – WP
Ex-Blue Angels CO Ousted Amid Lewd Conduct Allegations – LAT
Soldier Convicted in WikiLeaks (Manning) Case Gets New Name – AP
Europe's Role in American Defense Strategy – WOTR Opinion
United States
‘Net Neutrality’ Turnaround as FCC Plans for a Fast Lane – NYT
Justice Department Outlines Criteria for Clemency – WP
Justice Dept. Expands Eligibility for Clemency – NYT
Interfaith Panel Denounces a 9/11 Museum Exhibit’s Portrayal of Islam – NYT
Judge Dismisses Case Against Blackwater Defendant – AP
Why Obama Reassures Allies – CSM Editorial
The US Intelligence Chief’s Gag Order Does Not Stir Trust – WP Editorial
The Problem with the New Isolationism – Time Opinion
America: Choose Your Enemies Wisely – TNI Opinion
Hope as a Moral Hazard – WOTR Opinion
United Kingdom
Jets Scrambled Over Russian Planes – BBC
Scotland Independence: Yes Vote 'Boon' for Northern England – BBC
Claim: Gerry Adams 'Gave IRA Bomb Order' – BBC
Australia
Australia to Bolster Air Force With More Lockheed Jets – NYT
Africa
Fighting Rages in South Sudan, Days After Massacre – WP
UN Says It Sheltered Thousands From South Sudan Killings – AP
Ebola Death Toll Rises in West Africa – VOA
New Research Finds Gap in Diarrhea Care of African Children – VOA
Study in CAR Links Mental Health and Malnutrition – VOA
Kenya: Deadly Car Bomb Strikes Nairobi – BBC
Kenya: Car Bomb Outside Nairobi Police Station Kills 4 – AP
Car Bomb Kills Four in Kenyan Capital – Reuters
Ex-Muslim Rebels Seize Central African Republic Town – AP
Russia, China Block Central African Republic Blacklist at UN – Reuters
Islamic Militants Detained in Central Nigeria – AP
South African President Zuma Unscathed by Scandals – VOA
Former Senegalese Leader Set to Return Home Wednesday – VOA
How US Military Assistance Failed in Mali – BFB Opinion
US Special Operations Forces Screwed Up in Mali – WIB Opinion
Americas / Caribbean
Hagel Begins First Trip to Latin America as US Defense Chief – Reuters
Hagel Seeking to Deepen US-Mexico Ties – AP
Mexico Steps Back From Telecom, Internet Limits – AP
Brazil: Deadly Protests Follow Man’s Killing in Rio de Janeiro – WP
Brazil: Dancer's Death Sparks Rio Clashes – BBC
Violence Erupts in Rio Slum near Olympic Venues – AP
Colombia ICRC Says Peace May Solve Mystery of Disappeared – Reuters
Colombia: Bogota Mayor Petro Reinstalled – BBC
Chile Aims to End Dictatorship-Era Election Rules – AP
Bolivia Approves Downing of Drug-Smuggling Planes – AP
Bolivia Threatens to Fire Protesting Soldiers – AP
Lawyer: US Man Held in Cuba Seeks to Go Home Soon – AP
Gabriel García Márquez Was a Gifted Writer But No Hero – WP Opinion
Asia / Pacific
Obama Arrives in Japan – VOA
Obama Arrives in Asia as Disasters Complicate Mission – NYT
Obama Arrives for Summit, to Assure Security Ties are Solid – JT
Obama Offering Japan Security, Economic Assurances – Time
Obama to Use Japan Visit to Reassure Asian Allies – Reuters
Obama Discusses Pacific 'Pivot,' Okinawa Presence – YS Q&A
Obama Pledges Japan Islands Support – BBC
China Rejects Obama’s Stance on Japan Island Dispute – VOA
Pacific Naval Leaders Agree to Adopt Sea Guidelines – AFPS
Agreement Signed on Guidelines for Unplanned Maritime Encounters – S&S
Pacific Deal Could Reduce Chance of Unintended Conflict in Contested Seas – NYT
'Little Evidence' of N. Korea Nuclear Test During Obama Visit – VOA
Ferry Disaster, North Korea Nukes Overshadow Obama Visit – S&S
S. Korea Asks China to Persuade North to Avoid Nuclear Test – Bloomberg
Thailand's Political Power Struggle Continues – VOA
In Southern Thailand, Human Trafficking On The Rise – VOA Video
Malaysia Approves International Investigation into MH370 – VOA
Resuscitating Japan-China Ties – JT Editorial
Accountability in North Korea – NYT Editorial
Overseas, Obama Projects a Whole Lot of Nothing – WP Opinion
Negotiating Asia’s Troubled Waters – NYT Opinion
Time to Double Down on the Asia Rebalance – CNN Opinion
America Should Step Back from the East China Sea Dispute – NYT Opinion
No End in Sight to Thailand's Political Unrest – JT Opinion
Europe
Russian Social Media CEO Quits, Flees Country – AP
Turkey: Erdogan Offers Unexpected Condolences for Armenian Killings – VOA
Turkey: Armenia Killings 'Inhumane' – BBC
Middle East / North Africa
Study: Mideast Military Expenditures Increasing – VOA
Abbas's PLO Announce Reconciliation Agreement – VOA
A New Coalition for Palestinian Rivals – NYT
Fatah, Hamas Announce Accord – WP
Hamas and Fatah Declare End to Rift – BBC
US Says 'Disappointed' by Palestinian Unity Deal – Reuters
Scepticism Over Hamas and Fatah Reconciliation Deal – BBC
As Peace Deadline Nears, Abbas Says He Has Options – AP
Diplomatic Efforts on Syria Have Failed, UN Chiefs Say – NYT
UN Chief Demands Security Council Action on Syria – Reuters
UN: 3.5 Million Syrians Desperately Need Aid – AP
UN Seeks Probe of Alleged Chlorine Gas in Syria – AP
China Says Probing Reports Chinese Chlorine Used in Syria Attack – VOA
3 Charged in Plot to Ship Chemical Lab Equipment From US to Syria – Reuters
Syrian Lawmaker First to Announce Presidential Bid – AP
Lebanese MPs Fail to Elect President – BBC
Car Bomb Kills 6 People in Iraq – AP
Iranian Prison Chief Is Removed After Reports of Attack on Inmates – NYT
Iran Replaces Prison Service Chief – BBC
Iran Putting Final Touches on New Energy Contracts – UPI
Hagel Notifies Egypt of Upcoming US Certification – AFPS
Two Policemen, Militant Killed in Egypt – Reuters
Tunisia Divided Over Jews' Use of Israel Passports – AP
US W. Sahara Draft Urges Respecting Human Rights, No UN Monitors – Reuters
Iraq’s 2014 National Elections – ISW Opinion
Maliki's Plan to Manipulate Iraq's Election – UPI Opinion
Stopping Russia Starts in Syria – PS Opinion
South Asia
Kashmiris Wary as Modi Challenges for Power in India – Reuters
Pakistan TV Station in Shooting Row – BBC
