1 May 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
Ukraine Admits It's Losing Control in East – VOA
Kiev Concedes That Pro-Russia Militants Won the East – NYT
Ukraine Seeks to Halt Spread of Unrest From Eastern Region – WP
Kiev 'Helpless' in East Ukraine – BBC
In Ukrainian City, Little Surprise at Separatists’ Gains – WP
Poll Finds Ukrainians Doubt Effectiveness of Interim Government – VOA
Analyst: Ukrainian Separatists Aim to Swap Hostages – VOA
Russia Shows Modern Military in Ukraine Crisis – VOA
NATO Takes Prudent Steps to Reassure Allies, Show Resolve – AFPS
NATO Boosts Presence in Eastern Europe as Turmoil Continues in Ukraine – VOA
Merkel Rules Out Military Intervention Over Dispute in Ukraine – Reuters
Hagel Steps Up Consultations With Eastern European Allies – AFPS
IMF Approves $17bn Ukraine Bailout – BBC
Geopolitical Drift – UPI Opinion
“The Russian Threat is a Reality” – WP Opinion
Afghanistan
US General: Corruption is Top Threat in Afghanistan – AP
High-Profile Attacks in Afghanistan Skyrocket – S&S
SIGAR Releases April 2014 Quarterly Report to Congress – SIGAR
SIGAR Report Points to Afghan Progress, Challenges – AFPS
Forces Removing Equipment From Afghanistan Keep Eye on Russian Route – VOA
Iraq
Iraqis Vote Amidst Violence – VOA
With Security Tight, Iraqis Cast Votes in Unaccustomed Peace – NYT
Iraqis Go to Polls Amid Conflict, Threats, Floods – WP
Iraqi Vote Held in Security Lockdown – BBC
Iraqis Vote in an Election Without Foreign Troops – AP
Iraqis Vote as Violence Grips a Divided Country – Reuters
Maliki ‘Certain’ of Win as Iraqis Vote Despite Attacks – AFP
Thousands of Iraqis Displaced by Violence – VOA
Syria
CIA's Resolve to Track Weapons Complicates Push to Arm Syria Rebels – FP
Syrian Air Strike Hits School, Killing 18, Many of Them Children – VOA
Aleppo Schoolchildren Killed in Airstrike – WP
Children 'Killed in Aleppo Strike' – BBC
Syria ‘Stalling’ on Chemical Weapons Disposal – WP
Stronger Action Required on Syria, Aid Chief Warns – NYT
Humanitarian Aid Situation in Syria is Dire, UN Warns – WP
Jordan Opens a Massive Refugee Camp for Syrians – AP
'Return to Homs' Puts Human Face on Syria Conflict – VOA
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Qaeda Affiliates Gain Regional Influence as Central Leadership Fades – NYT
US: Al-Qaida Affiliates Surge, Terrorism Spikes – AP
London Cleric Wanted Jihadists to Train in Oregon, US Jury Told – Reuters
Email Suggests White House Strategy on Benghazi – NYT
Crucial Benghazi Email Finally Revealed – DB
Emails on Benghazi Show Aides’ Effort to Make Obama Look ‘Statesmanlike’ – WT
US Department of Defense
Top 2 Officials at Defense Intelligence Agency Will Retire – WP
Defense Intelligence Agency Chief Flynn to Step Down – WSJ
Top 2 Pentagon Intelligence Officials Abruptly Quit – TWB
DIA Deputy is Stepping Down Too – NPR
Senate Confirms Bob Work As Deputy Secretary of Defense – USNI
House Lawmakers Balk at Slashing DOD Pay and Benefits – S&S
Lawmakers Debate Army’s Proposal to Rebalance Active Duty and Reserves – S&S
Budget Cuts Spur Wave of Mergers in Aerospace, Defense Industries – LAT
Push for Growler Jets Points to Military Growth Despite Spending Cap – WP
DARPA Sows Seeds of Technological Surprise, Director Says – AFPS
Kendall: Fixing Acquisition Requires Incremental Improvement – AFPS
Air Force Secretary Reports on Total Force Balance – AFPS
Navy Secretary Addresses Maritime Forces During All-hands Call – AFPS
Hagel Directs Review of Hairstyle Policy – AT
Hagel Orders Services to Review Grooming Standards – AFPS
Before Ink Dries, Soldiers Rush to Get Tattoos – NYT
82nd Airborne Division Brigade Commander Relieved – AT
DOD Under Fire for Sexual Assault Survey – Politico
Hagel's Defense Cuts: A Good Idea – TNI Opinion
Save the Carrier, Sink the LCS – RCD Opinion
When Black Hair Is Against the Rules – NYT Opinion
United States
US Lawmakers Mull International Broadcasting Changes – VOA
US Voters Await Hillary Clinton's Decision on White House Run – VOA
Americans Want to Pull Back From World Stage, Poll Finds – WSJ
CIA Keeps a Tight Grip on Its Own Secrets – AP
How to Tell If America Will Remain a Global Superpower – WPR Opinion
Why Nations Are Right To Ban USAID – DO Opinion
United Kingdom
Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams Held Over Jean McConville Murder – BBC
Sinn Fein Leader Arrested Over 1972 IRA Killing – AP
UK Military Drinking to Point of Oblivion – TT
Australia
Special Forces Facing Uncertain Future – AAP
What to Do with Australia's Special Ops – Strategist Opinion
Africa
Kerry Arrives in Africa – VOA
China Says Premier's Africa Visit About More Than Just Oil Deals – Reuters
AU Commission Hopeful on Resolving South Sudan’s Crisis – VOA
UN Criticizes South Sudan Leaders Over Famine Response – VOA
More than 9,000 Child Recruits in South Sudan War – BBC
Senegal Rebels Declare a Ceasefire – BBC
Nigerians Hold Second Day of Protests Over Mass Abductions – NYT
Nigeria March Over Schoolgirls' Abductions – BBC
Pattern of Press Freedom Abuses in Cameroon – VOA
Americas / Caribbean
Mexico Lawmakers OK Civilian Courts for Soldiers – AP
Mexico Border City Holds Festival Despite Deaths – AP
Venezuela Raises Minimum Wage by 30% – BBC
Cuba, EU Approve Road Map on Normalization Talks – AP
Asia / Pacific
China Questions Obama’s Asia Trip Agenda – VOA
US-Philippine Defense Deal Revolves Around China – S&S
China to Conduct Naval Drills With Russia in East China Sea – Reuters
Report: China Could Overtake US Economy This Year – VOA
Assailants Attack Train Station in Restive Western China – NYT
Xi Demands Action After China Terror Blast – BBC
More Activity Seen at North Korea Nuclear Test Site – AP
Philippine Military Clashes with Rebels Leave 15 Dead – BBC
Thailand to Hold General Election July 20 – VOA
Thailand to Hold Fresh Election – BBC
Brunei Introduces Tough Islamic Law – BBC
Aerial Search for Missing Malaysia Jet MH370 Ends – VOA
Ball in China’s Court: Obama’s Asia Trip – WOTR Opinion
Obama’s Pivot to Asia Will Lack Firepower – TH Opinion
The Chinese Military Is a Paper Dragon – WIB Opinion
Europe
US, Latvian Troops Focus on Training, Not Russia – S&S
Obama to Visit Poland in June on European Tour – VOA
IMF Cuts Russia's 2014 Growth Forecast – VOA
Middle East / North Africa
Six Powers Meet in Brussels to Fine-Tune Iran Talks Strategy – Reuters
US Lawmaker Vows to Block US Military Aid to Egypt – VOA
Leahy Blocks US Aid to Egypt in Protest – WP
Candidate for President in Egypt Tempers His Expectations – NYT
Meet Egypt’s Underdog Presidential Candidate – WP
Chaos in Egypt – WP Editorial
South Asia
India’s Latest Electoral Battle Features High Profile Candidates – VOA
An Uneasy Inheritance of India’s Political Dynasty – NYT
Modi Accused of India Poll Violation – BBC
