24 September SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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IS / ISIS / ISIL
Obama Taking Case for Strikes Against Islamic State to UN – WP
IS 'Not America's Fight Alone' – BBC
Cameron: No 'Opt Out' of Islamic State Fight – BBC
Airstrikes in Syria and Iraq are Just the Start – AP
Arab Role in Airstrikes Extends Reach of Islamic State Fight – WP
Where Key Countries Stand on IS – BBC Overview
Obama’s Rough Sketch – WP Opinion
America’s New War President – Politico Opinion
The Anti-ISIS Campaign: Beware the Seeds of Escalation – TNI Opinion
The Ancestors of ISIS – NYT Opinion
Syria
Obama Hails Joint US-Arab Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Syria – VOA
US Airstrikes in Syria Draw Praise, Concern in Congress – VOA
Strikes in Syria Bring Together Persian Gulf Nations at Odds – WP
Strikes in Syria Will Continue for Months, US Says – WP
Airstrikes Alone May Not Defeat Sunni Militants – AP
Would US Have Right of Hot Pursuit in Syria? – AP
DoD: Syrian al-Qaida Affiliate Was About to Conduct ‘Major Attacks’ – S&S
Strikes Targeted Group Said to be Finalizing an Attack – WP
Khorasan, Little-Known Extremist Group, Targeted in US Strikes in Syria – S&S
Who Are the Khorasan? – VOA
What Is the Khorasan Group, Targeted By US in Syria? – ABC
DoD Official: Successful Syrian Strikes Only the Beginning – AFPS
US: Syria Won't, Can't Stop Militant Safe Havens – VOA
US Strikes ISIS Targets With Tomahawk Missiles and Stealth F-22 Raptor – ABC
F-22 Raptor Fighter Makes it Debut in Combat Over Syria – WP
With Photos and Videos, Pentagon Shows Effects of Syria Strikes – WP
Combat Footage: US Releases Video Stockpile Showing Syria Strikes – MT
Weapons System Video of First F-22 Raptor Air Strike on ISIS in Syria – TA
Israel Says It Shot Down Syrian Fighter Jet – NYT
Israel Downs Syrian fighter Jet – BBC
Israel Downs Syria Fighter Jet – Reuters
Jihadists Leverage Social Media to Condemn US-led Airstrikes – VOA
Strikes in Syria Praised and Denounced Around the World – WP
Mixed Arab World Reaction to US Strikes – VOA
US Airstrikes Run Risk of Helping Syria’s Assad – WP
US-Backed Rebel Group Criticizes Syria Strikes – AFP
In Rare Move, US Gave Syria Advance Notice on Mission – WP
Syria Airstrikes Introduce F-22's Firepower to the World – MT Analysis
US Airstrikes in Syria Signal a New Battlefield – WP Editorial
In Syria, Obama Stretches His Limits on Counterterrorism – WP Opinion
The Implications of Expanding ISIS Airstrikes Into Syria – USNI Opinion
Iraq
Army Chief: Division Headquarters Will Deploy Soon to Iraq – AT
Britain Close to Joining US-led Anti-IS Strikes – Reuters
Turkey Hints at Iraq Hostage Swap – BBC
Afghanistan
In Farewell Address, Afghan President Says US War Failed – WP
Karzai Warns Successors Beware of US – BBC
Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Reacts to Karzai’s Criticisms – VOA
Next Afghan Leader Seeks Influence in Washington – AP
Ukraine / Russia
Ukraine's Poroshenko Secures Less US Aid Than Hoped – VOA
Putin Warns Ukraine Against Implementing EU Deal – Reuters
Ukraine Rebels Start Pullback of Heavy Artillery – VOA
Ukraine Rebels Declare Early Vote – BBC
United Nations
Obama Taking Case for Strikes Against Islamic State to UN – WP
Obama to Seek World Help Stopping Those Who Go to Join Terrorists – McClatchy
UNICEF Says Children Main Victims of War – VOA
Arab and Muslim States Question Israel’s Right to Defend Itself at UNHRC – JP
At UN, Calls for Global Effort Against Warming – VOA
Obama Makes Impassioned Climate Plea – BBC
US Shouldn’t be ‘The Buffoon Country’ on Climate Change – WP Opinion
US Department of Defense
Lawmakers Reject Pentagon Using War Funds on F-35s, Apaches – S&S
As Cyber Force Grows, Manpower Details Emerge – AFT
Hagel Supports Changes to US Policy on Landmines – AFPS
US Keeps Mines in ‘Unique’ Showdown with North Korea – WP
US Will Abide by Mine Ban Treaty Except on Korean Peninsula – Reuters
Obama Admin Creates Korean Land Mine Exception – AP
Stratcom, DoD Sign Space Operations Agreement With Allies – AFPS
3 Major Decisions Loom for US Navy – DN Analysis
Traditional Amphibious Warfare: Wrong for Decades, Wrong for the Future – MCG Opinion
Brace Yourself: The A-10 Debate is Coming – JQP Opinion
The Military Needs to Modernize its Hiring – WP Opinion
United States
Does the United States Need a Department of Homeland Security? – WP
USAID Provides $231 Million for Girls Education in 5 Countries – VOA
Bin Laden Son-in-law Gets Life Prison Term – VOA
Federal Prison Population Drops for First Time in 3 Decades – WP
The White House Fence Jumper and the Consequences of Budget Cuts – WP Opinion
United Kingdom
Cameron to Hold Talks With Iran – BBC
Australia
Australian 'Terror Suspect' Killed – BBC
Man Shot in Attack on Counterterrorism Officers in Australia – Reuters
World
Experts: Terrorist Recruitment of Foreign Fighters Poses Global Threat – VOA
Africa
CDC: Ebola Could Infect 1.4 Million by January – VOA
WHO Study: Ebola Death Rates 70% – BBC
Hope Sparks in Liberia as US Soldiers Arrive to Help Fight Ebola – VOA
Seabees Deploy to Liberia to Build Ebola Treatment Center – S&S
Fighting in South Sudan Threatens Peace Talks – VOA
Nigeria Back-tracks on Kidnapped Chibok Girls – BBC
Nigeria MPs Fury at 'Cash Arms Deal' – BBC
Kidnapped Reporter Freed in Somalia After 3 Years Captivity – BBC
Americas / Caribbean
Police: Mexican Cartels Trafficking Cocaine Direct From Colombia – Reuters
Reporter Fired After Video Catches Taking Cash From Mexican Drug Lord – McClatchy
Venezuela's 'Busman' President to Make UN Debut – Reuters
Asia / Pacific
As US Strikes Syria, China Sees Parallels at Home – VOA
Chinese Firms Exporting Tools of Torture, Says Amnesty – BBC
Chinese Uighur Scholar Sentenced to Life in Prison – VOA
China Sentences Moderate Uighur Scholar to Life in Prison – WP
China Jails Uighur Academic for Life – BBC
Philippine Leader Questions Intent of China Ships – AP
US Keeps Mines in ‘Unique’ Showdown with North Korea – WP
US Will Abide by Mine Ban Treaty Except on Korean Peninsula – Reuters
Obama Admin Creates Korean Land Mine Exception – AP
Kerry Slams North Korea Human Rights Abuses – VOA
Courting Vietnam, US Prepares to Ease Arms Embargo – Reuters
North Korea Urged to Close 'Evil' Camps – BBC
Europe
NATO's Outgoing Chief: 'We Cut Fat, Built Muscle' – AP
Gorenc: High Optempo Requires Relook at US Force Reductions in Europe – S&S
French Jihadis Linked to 2012 Toulouse Gunman Arrested – Reuters
Turkey’s Shifting Strategic Culture – WOTR Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Israelis, Palestinians Resume Gaza Truce Talks – VOA
Israeli Probes Into Possible Gaza War Crimes Draw Criticism – McClatchy
Israelis Kill 2 Suspected in Kidnapping, Killing of 3 Teens – WP
Israel Says Killed 2 Palestinians Accused in Kidnappings that Led to Gaza War – McClatchy
Israel Murder Suspects Shot Dead – BBC
Iran’s President Says Arrest of Post Reporter Not a Sign of Power Struggle – WP
Hezbollah Armed Drone? Militants' New Weapon – CNN Opinion
South Asia
Pakistan: Peshawar Bomb Attack 'Kills Three' – BBC