9 June 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 – Barefoot Strategist – 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 – The Military Leader – Military Review
MountainRunner – National Defense – Navy Times – Next Navy – Parameters – RUSI
ZenPundit – CNA – CNAS – CSIS – ILW – ISW – Rand – TJF – USIP
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Tightens Election Security After Abdullah Attack – Reuters
US Values Collided in Bergdahl's Predicament – S&S
In Two Capitals, Questions Over POW Deal – NYT
Kerry Says 5 Released Taliban Risk Death if They Fight Again – TWB
US Lawmakers to Probe Bergdahl Release – VOA
Military Source: Bergdahl Says He Was Beaten, Caged by Taliban – VOA
Bergdahl Says He Was Tortured, Kept in a Cage – WP
Bergdahl Says He Was Tortured by Taliban Captors – AP
FBI Investigates Threats Against Bergdahl Family – AP
Bergdahl’s Father Now Under Scrutiny Himself – LAT
Rice Compares Bergdahl Controversy to Benghazi Uproar – WP
Afghanistan Says Pakistan-Based Group Involved in Abdullah Attack – Reuters
'Korengal' Shows the Lasting Effects of War on US Troops – LAT
Family Adopts Marine Dog That Was With Their Son When He Was Killed – LAT
Bergdahl Swap Shows Deals Can Be Made With Taliban – WP Opinion
Why the Rush to Rancor About Bergdahl? – WP Opinion
Ukraine / Russia / Related Issues
New Ukrainian President Calls For an End to War – WP
Ukraine's Poroshenko Plans New Team to Take on Putin – Reuters
Ukraine Clashes 'Must End This Week' – BBC
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Guantanamo Prisoners Set to Leave Amid Trade Furor – AP
US Department of Defense
Green Berets: The Silent Experts of Unconventional Warfare – TS
In Era of Tight Budgets, How Many Aircraft Carriers are Enough? – S&S
Dunford to Become Next Top Officer of Marine Corps – WP
Air Shows' Link to Military Recruitment Iffy – PT-R
I’m an Army Veteran, and My Benefits Are Too Generous – WP Opinion
Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Breedlove Emphasizes Afghanistan, Ukraine Among his Priorities – AFPS
Breedlove Supports Returning European Sites to Host Nations – AFPS
United States
Rice Compares Bergdahl Controversy to Benghazi Uproar – WP
2 Officers Among the Dead After Las Vegas Shooting – WP
Five Dead in Las Vegas Shootings – BBC
CIA Launches Twitter Account – BBC
United Kingdom
Rift Deepens Over Claims of School Infiltration Plot by Islamic Extremists – NYT
Northern Ireland Man Charged as IRA Faction Leader – AP
War Veteran, 92, Has Medals Stolen – BBC
Canada
Suspect Arrested in Canadian Police Shootings – VOA
Canada Inmates Escape by Helicopter – BBC
Africa
Female Suicide Bomber Responsible for Nigerian Barracks Attack – Reuters
Nigerian Army Raids Newspaper Depots – BBC
Many Killed in DR Congo Fighting – BBC
South Sudan Unhappy With Rebel News Conference in Sudan – VOA
Sudanese Authorities Arrest Second Opposition Leader – NYT
Americas / Caribbean
Mexican President Hints May Be Open to Change in Marijuana Laws – Reuters
Trial for Venezuela Opposition Leader – BBC
Brazil / World Cup: Pao Paulo Metro Strike to Continue – BBC
Colombia to Set Up Truth Commission – BBC
With Fire and Fear, Mapuche Rebellion Roils Chile – WP
Life for Guatemala Ex-Police Chief – BBC
Asia / Pacific
India, China Hold Talks on Boosting Trade, Border Disputes – VOA
Border Makes China and India Bristle, Even as They Seek Closer Ties in Trade – NYT
North Korea, Family Identify 3rd Detained American – AP
Fewer Thai Protests Mean Fewer Security Forces on Streets – Reuters
In Thailand, Questions About Monarchy Loom Silently – WP
Europe
D-Day Veterans Revered, Celebrated by French They Helped Liberate – S&S
Hundreds of Paratroops Re-Create Normandy Airborne Assault – S&S
US Navy Rescues 282 Migrants in Mediterranean – VOA
PM Thaci's Party Claims Victory in Kosovo Poll – VOA
Kosovo PM Claims Election Victory – BBC
Kosovo Snap Vote Tests EU Efforts in Balkans – AP
A Solitary Voice Against Putin – WP Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
With Amphibious Forces Stretched, US Completes Large-Scale Exercise – S&S
US, Iran to Hold Direct Nuclear Talks – VOA
Iran to Hold Rare Talks With US – BBC
Iran President to Visit Turkey With Trade, Syria War on Agenda – Reuters
Double Bombing Kills 18 in Iraq – VOA
In Baghdad, Bombs Kill 52; Militants Storm University – WP
Dozens Killed by Baghdad Bombings – BBC
Double Bombing at Party Office Kills 19 in Iraq – AP
Iraq Troops 'Repel Samarra Attack' – BBC
Syria Becoming Warlord-Run Failed State: Former Peace Envoy – Reuters
Ex-Envoy: Syria 'to be Failed State' – BBC
Pope Hosts Israeli, Palestinian Presidents for Prayer Meeting – VOA
Pope Holds Prayer Session With Mideast Leaders – NYT
Pope Wades Into Mideast Peace-Making – AP
Pope Urges Mid-East Peace 'Courage' – BBC
Palestinians Close Shops in Support of Prisoners – VOA
United Arab Emirates Mandates Military Service – AP
El-Sissi Inaugurated as Egypt's President – VOA
At Swearing-In, Ex-General Vows ‘Inclusive’ Egypt – NYT
Ex Military Chief Sworn in as Egypt's President – AP
Sisi Vows Fight for Egypt's Security – BBC
In Egypt, Back to Rule by a Strongman – NYT Opinion
Palestinians: Peaceful Nonreconciliation Now – NYT Opinion
South Asia
India, China Hold Talks on Boosting Trade, Border Disputes – VOA
Border Makes China and India Bristle, Even as They Seek Closer Ties in Trade – NYT
Pakistan: Militants Attack Karachi Airport, at Least 12 Dead – VOA
Gunmen Storm Largest Airport in Pakistan, Killing 13 – NYT
Deadly Pakistani Airport Siege Ends – WP
Pakistan: Gunmen Kill 11 at Karachi Airport – BBC
Shia Pilgrims Killed in Pakistan – BBC
