24 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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IS / ISIS / ISIL
US Strikes Cut Into ISIS Oil Revenues, Treasury Official Says – NYT
ISIS Inc.: US Official Reveals How Terror Network Makes its Millions – FOX
Analysis: Concerns Rise About US Intel Capabilities on IS – VOA
Syria
As US Attacks Islamic State, Syria Steps Up Assaults on Moderate Rebels – WP
One Airdrop to Kurds Fighting in Kobani Intercepted – DMA
Activists: US-led Airstrikes Killed 553 in Syria – VOA
Activists: Syria Airstrikes Toll Over 500 – AP
US-Led Syria Strikes 'Kill Hundreds' – BBC
Turkish Leader Says US Airdrop Aided ISIS Militants – NYT
US to Train Syrians Only in Defensive role – WP
Lebanon Says It Won't Accept More Syrian Refugees – AP
Obama Gives Assad Another Pass – WP Editorial
Iraq
US Says Ground Offensive Against Islamic State Months Away – Reuters
Mortar Shells Land Inside Baghdad’s Green Zone as Deadly Bombings Hit Iraq – FOX
Hagel, New Iraqi Defense Minister Discuss Way Ahead Against ISIL – DMA
Counterinsurgency Expert: Beating ISIS Will Require US Ground Troops in Iraq – ABC
Evidence Shows Islamic State Used Chlorine Gas – WP
Pentagon: Iraq Says Troops Will Go On Offensive – AP
Germany Is Sending a Military Training Mission to Northern Iraq – NYT
Blackwater Guards Found Guilty in 2007 Shootings of More than 30 Iraqis – TWB
In Iraq, Relief After News of Blackwater Convictions – NYT
A Verdict on Blackwater – NYT Editorial
We Are Losing Already – WP Opinion
Why the Islamic State Is Losing – Politico Opinion
Afghanistan
No Fond Farewell for 82nd Paratroopers in Afghanistan – S&S
Afghan Corruption a Tougher Job After Taking on the Mafia – Bloomberg
Learning a New Afghan President’s Style – NYT
UK Mili tary Heads Admit Afghan Mistakes – BBC
Jihadist Captive Faces Terror Charges in US – NYT
Terrorism / Jihadist
In the West, a Growing List of Attacks Linked to Extremism – NYT
Jihadist Groups Find Recruits Among Women in the West – NYT
The Reign On of ‘Terror’ – NYT Opinion
US Department of Defense
Hacker, Terrorist Threats Spur Bases to Build Power Grids – SWJ
Wastebook: DOD Programs Named Among Worst Government Waste – S&S
At All Hands, CNO Says 8-month Deployments Not Sustainable – S&S
Navy Readies for First F-35 Carrier Landing – S&S
Witnesses, Attorneys Forbidden From Saying 'Navy SEALS' at Silencers Trial – WP
'Toxic' Battalion Commander Returns to Job Despite Recommendation of Firing – TG
Audit: Leadership Problems Threaten New POW/MIA Command – S&S
The Army Gropes Toward A Cultural Revolution – BD Opinion
United States
Dogs Were Key in Stopping White House Intruder – WP
Younger Veterans Bypass VFW, American Legion for Service, Fitness Groups – WT
Obama’s Pretzel Logic on War – WP Opinion
Why Snowden Should Face a US Court – WP Opinion
Canada
Canada Capital Tense as Parliament Reopens – VOA
Standing Ovation for Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers – CBC
Canadian Police Say Ottawa Attack Was by Lone Gunman – NYT
Ottawa Gunman, Despite Past, Was Not Identified as Threat – NYT
Obama, Hagel Offer Canada Assistance After Attacks – DMA
Canada's Spies Face Tough Questions After Militant Attacks – Reuters
Video of Ottawa Attack Released – BBC
Canada Parliament Gunman Had Planned to Travel to Syria – Reuters
Ebola
Worst Ebola Outbreak on Record Tests Global Response – Reuters
New York City Physician Tests Positive for Ebola – NYT
A Promising Ebola Vaccine, Shelved for Nearly 10 Years – NYT
More US Troops Arriving in West Africa for Ebola Fight – S&S
Hagel Orders Expeditionary Ebola Support Team – DMA
More US Troops Arriving in West Africa for Ebola Fight – S&S
WHO Advises Against Ebola Travel Ban – VOA
Dozens Threaten to Break Ebola Quarantine Over Food – AP
China Working to Prevent Ebola at Home, Providing Aid to Africa – VOA
First Ebola Case in Mali Confirmed – BBC
Africa
Boko Haram Said to Abduct More Women – NYT
Boko Haram 'Abducts More Women' – BBC
Cease-fire Falling Apart Amid Renewed Fighting in Northeast Nigeria – VOA
Official: South Sudan President, Rebel Leader to Meet in Tanzania – VOA
South Sudan Crisis Threatens Development – VOA
UN: Rape Used as Weapon of War in South Sudan Conflict – VOA
French Moving Troops toward Libyan Border – AP
Americas / Caribbean
Mexico: Mayor Linked to Deadly Attack on Students – WP
Mexico: Mayor 'Ordered Attack on Students' – BBC
Mexican Governor Steps Aside Over Disappearances – AP
Student's Mysterious Death Sparks Mexico Protests – AP
Polls: Opposition Has Slight Lead in Brazil Presidential Runoff – Reuters
Venezuela Seizes Warehouses Packed With Medical Goods, Food – Reuters
The US Will Collaborate With Cuba … on Ebola – NYT
Asia / Pacific
China Moving to Bolster the Rule of Law, Within Limits – NYT
China Promises Rule of Law ‘With Chinese Characteristics’ – WP
China's Top Diplomat to Visit Vietnam Again Amid Sea Dispute – Reuters
UN Rights Watchdog Calls for Open Elections in Hong Kong – VOA
UN Urges China to Allow Free Elections in Hong Kong – NYT
As Hong Kong Violence Calms Pragmatism on Talks – VOA
As Hong Kong Violence Calms, Sides Prepare for Talks – VOA
US, South Korea Reach Agreement for Wartime Control of Forces – DMA
Hagel Details US, South Korean Wartime Control Agreement – DMA
North Korea Experts: US Must Apologize to Free Detainees – AP
The Latest North Korean Mystery: A Diplomatic Charm Offensive – NYT
Amnesty International: South Korea Abuses Migrant Workers – VOA
Joko Widodo Sworn In as Indonesia’s Head of State – VOA
Europe
NATO Jets 'Intercept Russian Plane' – BBC
The Myth of Russian Humiliation – WP
Russian FM Sees No Quick Fix to US Ties – VOA
Rights Group Cites Isolated Summary Executions in E. Ukraine – VOA
Dutch Deny Link to Mystery Submarine Off Sweden – VOA
Kosovo Minister in Key Serbia Visit – BBC
Turkey’s New Kurdish Problem – NYT Opinion
How Italy Became the Refugees’ Gateway to Europe – NYT Opinion
Middle East / North Africa
Israelis Quietly Expand Enclave in Palestinian District of Jerusalem – VOA
Netanyahu Blames Abbas Over Attack – BBC
Jerusalem Mayor Vows to Calm City – AP Interview
China, Iran Defense Officials Pledge Closer Ties – AP
UN Nuclear Chief: Progress Slow in Iran Investigation – Reuters
Thousands in Iran Protest Acid Attacks on Women – NYT
Saudi Arabia Steps Up Beheadings; Some See Political Message – Reuters
1 Dead in Tunisia Shootout as Tensions Rise Ahead of Elections – NYT
Libyan Army Urges Citizens to 'Rise Up' Against Militias – VOA
The Mirage of the ‘New Egypt’ – NYT Opinion
South Asia
Violence in Pakistan Kills at Least 13 – NYT
Violent Attacks Kill 11 in Southwestern Pakistan – VOA
