25 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 / Related Issues
Ukrainian Forces Clash With Pro-Russia Militants – VOA
Clashes Spread Across Eastern Ukraine; Pro-Russian Activists Killed – WP
Russia to Start Drills, Warning Ukraine Over Mobilization – NYT
Ukraine Moves Against Insurgents in the East – AP
New Russia Drills After Ukraine Raid – BBC
Ukraine Kills 2 in Operation Against Insurgents, Russia Ramps Up Exercises – AP
Ukraine Gives Russia 48 Hours to Explain Exercises – Reuters
Ukraine Police Take Back Mariupol City Hall – VOA
US: Russia 'Destabilizing' Ukraine – BBC
US Forces Take Lead in NATO’s Response to Ukraine Crisis – S&S
Obama: Russia Facing More Sanctions if Ukraine Crisis Continues – S&S
Kerry: Window Closing for Russia to Change Course in Ukraine – Reuters
Hagel Says Russian Military Exercises Up Tensions – AP
Hagel Says Russian Actions on Ukraine Border Worrisome – Reuters
Canada's FM Denounces Russia's Actions in Ukraine – AP
France to Send Four Rafale Fighter Jets on Baltic Security Duty – Reuters
Ukraine’s PM: ‘You Have to Do Everything All at Once’ – WP Interview
How to Lose in Ukraine – Bloomberg Opinion
Does Putin Want a War? – TNI Opinion
4 Ways Ukraine Crisis Could Escalate To Use of Nuclear Weapons – Forbes Opinion
Vladimir Putin's Shopping List: Which Country Could be Next? – LAT Opinion
Afghanistan
3 Americans Killed in Kabul Hospital Atta – VOA
3 Americans Killed in Attack on Kabul Hospital – WP
Americans Die In Grim Trend In Afghanistan – NYT
Killing of Americans at Kabul Hospital Highlights Foreigners' Risk – LAT
Afghan Hospital Guard Kills 3 American Doctors – AP
US Medics Killed in Kabul Attack – BBC
3 Americans Killed as Officials Announce 2nd Round of Elections Likely – S&S
Afghan Election Results Point to Possible Run-Off – VOA
Voting Fraud Hangs Stubbornly Over Elections, With Runoff Likely – NYT
Abdullah Leads Afghan Poll Count – BBC
Marine Awarded Navy Cross for Actions During Afghanistan Firefight – LAT
DOD Continues Efforts to Bring Captured Soldier Home – AFPS
Sources: Work to Free POW Bergdahl Disorganized – AP
Report: Poor Planning Led to Diplomat’s Death in Afghanistan – CT
The Real Winner of the Afghan War – DB Opinion
Israel-Palestinian Peace Talks
Israel Halts Talks, Citing Palestinian Unity Agreement – NYT
Israel Halts Talks with Palestinians, Ends More than Year of US Efforts – WP
Israel Suspends Peace Talks with Palestinians – VOA
Israel Halts Peace Talks with Palestinians – AP
Netanyahu: Abbas Must End Hamas Pact – BBC
US Official Says Hamas-PLO Government Would Prompt Aid Reassessment – VOA
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Senate Panel Faults Ex-Homeland Security Watchdog for Failing to Be Independent – NYT
Expert Testifies Accused USS Cole Bomber Was Tortured – MH
US Department of Defense
Major General Herbert Raymond McMaster – Time’s Most Influential People
Probe of Army General Calls Insular Military Culture Into Question – S&S
Sexual Misconduct: Can Pentagon Fix This On Its Own? – WP
Ex-Commissary Chief Warns Defense Cuts Could Topple Resale System – S&S
Soldier Accused of Murdering 2 Iraqi Boys Did Not Report Fatal Engagement – TN
Defense Profits Defy Gloomy Warnings – Reuters
Will DOD's New Acquisition Fixes Work? – BD Opinion
United States
CNN: At Least 40 Vets Died While Waiting for Care at Phoenix VA – S&S
FBI Informant Tied to Cyberattacks Abroad – NYT
Administration May Unveil New Deportation Policy in Two Stages – Reuters
Why Thousands of Americans Gave Up Their Citizenship Status Last Year – TF
Holder to Remain in Position Through Fall Elections – WP
Holder Cancels Speech, Appearance in OKC Amid Angry Protests – WT
'Citizen Soldiers' Keep Watch at Nevada Ranch Standoff – LAT
America's Rodney Dangerfield Moment – WOTR Opinion
United Kingdom
Miliband in Scotland to Make UK Case – BBC
Britain Works to Stop Flow of Would-be Jihadists to Syria – WP
Britain Moves to Prevent Young People From Joining Syrian War – NYT
British Police Make Syria Plea to UK Women – BBC
Africa
UN Security Council Asks for Inquiry Into South Sudan Massacre – Reuters
South Sudan to Release ‘Political’ Detainees on Friday – VOA
South Sudan Denies Army Chief Sacking Linked to Conflict – VOA
South Sudan Treason Charges Dropped – BBC
Angry Muslims in Central African Republic Call for Partition – Reuters
Mali Coup Leader Charged with Conspiracy to Murder – VOA
South Africa State Broadcaster Accused of ‘Bias’ – VOA
Ex-President Wade to Return to Senegal Friday After Flight Delay – VOA
Africa’s Path to Prosperity – NYT Opinion
Americas / Caribbean
Mexico Senate: Civilian Courts for Soldiers – AP
Mexican Vigilantes Search Caves for Cartel Leader – AP
Mexico and Guatemala Rescue Migrants – BBC
Bolivia Fires Hundreds of Protesting Soldiers – AP
Residents of Conflictive Rio Slum Stage Protest – AP
Brazil: Rio Police 'to Probe' Dancer's Death – BBC
Panama Presidential Candidates Battle for Top Spot in Final Polls – Reuters
Panama's Outgoing President Touts Wife's Candidacy – AP
US Awards $4M to Help Haitians Hurt by Drought – AP
US Threatens to Pull Aid to Haiti Over Late Vote – AP
Coming Soon, a Spring Thaw With Cuba? – LAT Opinion
Asia / Pacific
Obama Suffers Setbacks in Japan and the Mideast – NYT
Obama Wraps Up Japan Visit After Security Pledge but No Trade Deal – Reuters
Obama Reaffirms US-Japan Defense Commitment – VOA
Obama Says US Will Stand by Treaty Obligations to Japan – WP
Obama Says Pact Obliges US to Protect Japan in Islands Fight – NYT
Obama: US Treaty Commitment to Japan is 'Absolute' – AFPS
Japan Pact 'Covers Disputed Islands' – BBC
Japan-South Korea Tension a Hurdle for Obama's Asia Strategy – LAT
China Splurging on Military as US Pulls Back – AP
WW II Claim Paid, China Releases Japanese Vessel – NYT
China Releases Japanese Cargo Ship – BBC
Wrong Guesses About North Korea Leave US Struggling to Adjust – NYT
Philippines, Hong Kong Reach Accord on 2010 Hostage Killings – VOA
Is America's Rebalance to Asia Dead? – TNI Opinion
US Should Embrace Asia – WP Opinion
The Pivot: Obama Committed, Congress a Big Obstacle – TI Opinion
US-Japan Alliance Deters Chinese Provocation – AS Opinion
China Rises as America Weakens – Commentary Opinion
Europe
Italy’s Mob Extends Reach in Europe – NYT
Russia Extends Opposition Leader House Arrest – BBC
Will US Energy Companies Disrupt Obama’s Russia Policy? – WP Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Obama Suffers Setbacks in Japan and the Mideast – NYT
If Assad Wins Syrian War, Challenge From His Own Sect May Follow – NYT
Video Shows Syrian Rebels May Have US-Made Antitank Missiles – LAT
Ban: Security Council Must Act on Violations in Syria – VOA
UN Finds Humanitarian Aid Still Blocked in Syria, Despite Resolution – NYT
Ban Blames All Syria Sides Over Aid – BBC
UN Chief: Syria War Threatens Lebanon's Stability – AP
Deadly Air Strike on Syria Market – BBC
US Protests Iran's Election to UN NGO Committee – AP
Iran Lawmakers Demand Probe of Alleged Beatings of Political Prisoners – VOA
Iran Replaces Prison Service Chief – BBC
Iran to Increase Gasoline Prices – WP
Report: Iran to Cut Portion of Gasoline Subsidies – AP
UN Yemen Envoy Says Rebel Group Agrees to Talks – AP
2 Journalists in Lebanon Are Charged by Tribunal – Reuters
Saudi Arabia’s MERS Virus Outbreak Demands Transparency – WP Editorial
A Questionable Decision on Egypt – NYT Editorial
Can Hamas-Fatah Unity Lead to Mideast Peace? – NYT Debate / Opinions
Iraq's 'Second' Most Important Elections – VOA Opinion
Time for Transition in Algeria – NYT Opinion
South Asia
'In Pakistan, They Used to Censor Journalists, Now They Shoot Us' – Guardian
Pakistan Targets 'Militant Hideouts' – BBC
Modi in Varanasi as Indians Vote – BBC
