3 September 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 – Londonstani
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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Iraq
Obama Orders More US Forces to Protect Embassy in Baghdad – VOA
Obama Approves Deployment of 350 More Troops to Iraq – WP
Obama Sending 350 More US Troops to Guard Embassy in Baghdad – AP
Humanitarian Operations, Airstrikes Will Continue in Iraq – AFPS
In Dire Campaign, Iraq Town Held Off ISIS Militants – NYT
IS Accused of Iraq Ethnic Cleansing – BBC
Iraq Situation Report – ISW Update
Control of Terrain in Iraq – ISW Update
Syria
Senator to Introduce Legislation for Airstrikes in Syria – TWB
Israel Concerned Over Syrian Rebels in Golan – VOA
Ukraine / Russia
Ukraine Announces Cease-Fire Deal in East – WP
Ukraine Retracts Claim of Cease-Fire With Russia – NYT
Obama in Europe for Ukraine Talks – BBC
US and Europe Struggle With a Response to Russia – NYT
Putin Tells European Official He Could ‘Take Kiev in Two Weeks’ – NYT
Putin Digs In For Long Ukraine Fight – AP Analysis
Don’t Cede Ukraine – WP Editorial
Afghanistan
NATO Coalition in Afghanistan Shrinking – AP
As NATO Leaders Gather, Expected Guest of Honor is Missing – WP
Afghan Militants 'May Join IS' – BBC
Terrorists / Militants
Obama to Islamic State: ‘We Will Not Be Intimidated’ – WP
Experts: Rise of Islamic State Significant Development – VOA
Islamic State Video Shows Beheading of US Journalist Sotloff – VOA
ISIS Says It Killed Steven Sotloff After US Strikes in Northern Iraq – NYT
Video Depicts Beheading of 2nd American Journalist by Islamic State – McClatchy
Islamic State 'Beheads US Hostage' – BBC
Video Showing Beheading of Steven Sotloff Is Authentic, US Says – NYT
The Transcript of Steven Sotloff’s Reported Execution – WP
African Union Leaders Seek Fund to Fight Militants – VOA
Islamic State Holding British Captive – BBC
Terror Suspects Held in Saudi Arabia – BB
A Look at Dangers Posed by the Islamic State Group – AP Overview
Ready, Aim, Fire. Not Fire, Ready, Aim. – NYT Opinion
Militants are Winning the PR War About US Drones – WP Opinion
NATO
NATO to Prepare for Russia’s Next Move – VOA
Hagel to Discuss Russia During NATO Summit – AFPS
EU's Mogherini Calls for NATO Muscle – BBC
Obama Seeks to Reassure NATO Allies on Ukraine – VOA
Moscow to Review Military Strategy as NATO Plans Rapid-Reaction Force – WP
As NATO Leaders Gather, Expected Guest of Honor is Missing – WP
NATO’s Urgent Challenges – NYT Editorial
United States
Army Lawyer for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Resigns – S&S
Fort Bliss a Pioneer for Army With New Division Artillery Format – EPT
Driverless Vehicles Are In The Army's Future – DP
Meet the New Exoskeleton the Navy is Testing to Make Sailors Stronger – WP
Appeals Court Hears Arguments on NSA Call-data Collection – WP
Blackwater Legacy: A Faint Memory of Nisoor Square – AP
Vietnam, Civil War Soldiers to Get Medal of Honor – AFPS
Obama’s Happy Talk – WP Opinion
Senate Republicans’ Foolish Fight Over Ambassadors – WP Opinion
United Kingdom
Scotland First Minister: Independence 'Closer Than Ever' – BBC
UK in £3.5bn Armored Vehicle Deal – BBC
UK Moves Up Global Economic Ranking – BBC
WW1 Warhorse Awarded Bravery Medal – BBC
World
Corruption 'Costs Millions of Lives' – BBC
Africa
AU Leaders Seek Fund to Fight Militants – VOA
Somalia Airstrike Targeted al-Shabab Leader, Camp, Official Says – AFPS
Pentagon: Somalia Attack Targeted Al-Shabab Leader – VOA
US Drone Strike in Somalia Targets Al-Shabab Leader – WP
Airstrike in Somalia by US Forces Targets Shabab Leader – NYT
Somalia: US Targets Al-Shabab's Leader – BBC
DOD: US Targeted Somali Militant Leader; His Fate Uncertain – S&S
Fate of Nigerian City Unclear After Boko Haram Attack – VOA
Nigeria Militants 'Seize' Major Town – BBC
CAR Elections Likely to Be Delayed by Turmoil – VOA
Mali Landmine Kills Four UN Soldiers – BBC
Sudan Closes Iranian Cultural Sites in Rift Over Influence – WP
African Union Warns Lesotho Over Political Crisis – VOA
Experts Warn World Losing Ebola Fight – VOA
Ebola Response 'Lethally Inadequate' – BBC
Americas / Caribbean
Mexico: ‘Cartel Links’ Mayors to be Charged – BBC
Venezuelan Socialist Party Swaps God for Chavez in New Prayer – VOA
Asia / Pacific
US-Based Hong Kongers Pledge Support for Pro-Democracy Activists – VOA
Philippines 'Foils Anti-China Plot' – BBC
In Pyongyang, North Korea’s Rich Are Getting Richer – WP
2 South Korean Soldiers Die in Anti-Captivity Training – NYT
Europe
US and Europe Are Struggling With Response to a Bold Russia – NYT
Middle East / North Africa
Israel Says Hamas Is Hurt Significantly – NYT
US: More Israeli Settlements Would Send Troubling Message – VOA
US Condemns Israeli Expropriation of West Bank Land – WP
Terror Suspects Held in Saudi Arabia – BBC
Yemen President Dismisses Government – BBC
Libya Militias 'Seize Ministries' – BBC
South Asia
Pakistan Lawmakers Rally Behind Sharif Against Protesters – WP
Pakistani Lawmakers Support Premier – NYT
