25 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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IS / ISIS / ISIL
Attacks in West Raise New Fears Over ISIS’ Influence – NYT
Hagel Says Strategy Against ISIL is Working – DMA
Pentagon Spokesman Urges Patience in Anti-ISIL Campaign – DMA
Women on Front Lines in Syria, Iraq Against IS – AP
Syria
Erdogan: Free Syrian Army to Join Kurds in Kobani Battle – VOA
Iraqi Kurdish Fighters Expected to Exit Turkey for Syria – WP
The Death Toll in US Airstrikes in Syria, Broken Down – WP
Syrian Rebels Plead for US Military Help as Assad Forces Close on Aleppo – McClatchy
Islamic State Militants Allegedly Used Chlorine Gas Against Iraqi Forces – WP
Iraq
Islamic State Militants Encroach on Baghdad – VOA
Sunni Militants Draw Iraqi Forces Into Intense Battles on Several Fronts – NYT
French, US Strikes Repel Militants at Dam; Yazidis Being Trapped Again – McClatchy
US Officials See Signs of New Life in Iraqi Army – AP
Iraqi Officials Say Islamic State Militants Used Chlorine Gas – AP
US to Check IS 'Chemical Weapon' Use – BBC
Has ISIS Crossed a New Red Line? – Atlantic
DOD Announces 1st US Troop Death Since Naming of Military Campaign – S&S
Iraq's October Oil Exports Rise Despite Unrest – VOA
Iraq Situation Report – ISW Update
How We Lost Touch with Our Friends in Iraq – WOTR Opinion
A Dangerous Alliance in Iraq – WP Opinion
Afghanistan
6,000 Afghan Interpreters Stuck in Limbo – CFR
Afghanistan: ‘A Shocking Indictment’ – NYRB Book Review
US Department of Defense
Experts Call for National Debate on US Military Priorities – AFT
US Military Girds for More 'Unconventional Warfare' – DN
Transcom Reduces Forecasted Redeployment Delays – USTRANSCOM
Army Adapts Recruiting Strategy as Just 3 in 10 Fit to Serve – FTU
Navy to Commission USS North Dakota, Newest Attack Sub – DMA
Kelly Ayotte Thwarting Effort to Retire Air Force A-10 – BG
'Toxic' Fort Carson Battalion Commander Returns to Job – CSG
Who's Kidding Whom? – AT Editorial
US Needs Strategy to Counter Hybrid Warfare – CFR Opinion
Something for Everyone in Army Operating Concept – T&P Opinion
General Dempsey to the Rescue – Politico Opinion
The CNO Is Wrong on 7-Month Deployments – ID Opinion
Pentagon Still Needs More Eyes in the Sky – DO Opinion
United States
NYC Police Commissioner: Hatchet Attack Was Terrorism – AP
Thousands of Federal Workers on Extended Paid Leave – WP
VA Removes Alabama Medical Director at Center of Scandal – S&S
America's Perpetual State of Emergency – USAT Special Report
Canada
As Details Emerge About Shooter, Canada Ponders Security – LAT
Ottawa Gunman Turned Radical as Life Crumbled – NYT
Gunman in Canada Attack Complained About Mosque – AP
Canada Attack 'Not Linked to IS' – BBC
After Attacks, Canada Balances Security, Openness – AP
Canada to Deliver Spy Agency Bill Next Week, More to Come – Reuters
Ottawa Attack: MPs Fashioned Spears While Harper Whisked Into Closet – G&M
Ebola
Ebola Remains National Security Issue, Official Says – DMA
WHO: Ebola Death Toll Tops 4,900 Out of More Than 10,000 Cases – Reuters
Military Defends its Ebola Precautions as Stricter than CDC’s – WP
New York and New Jersey Set Strict Ebola Quarantine – NYT
Health Chief Details Plan to Protect Troops in West Africa – DMA
US Nurse ‘Cured of Ebola,’ NIH Says – VOA
With First Case, Mali Boosts Counter-Ebola Efforts – VOA
Mali Reports First Death From Ebola – NYT
'Many Exposed' to Mali Ebola Girl – BBC
Cuba Leads Way on West Africa Ebola Effort – BBC
Ebola’s Information Paradox – NYT Opinion
Africa
Chad Expects Kidnapped Nigerian Girls to be Freed – VOA
Americas / Caribbean
Governor Quits Over Mexico Missing – BBC
US Judge Sentences FARC Commander – BBC
15 Jailed for Life in Argentina 'Dirty War' Trial – AP
Life Terms for Argentina Jail Crimes – BBC
Asia / Pacific
OPCON Transfer, US Troop Redeployment in Korea Postponed Indefinitely – S&S
Hong Kong Protesters to Vote on Reform Proposals – VOA
Pro-Beijing Lawmaker Urges Hong Kong Leader to Consider Quitting – NYT
Marine Murder Case Reveals US-Philippine Sore Spot – AP
US to Pay Philippines $1.9M for Coral Reef Damage Caused by Ship's Grounding – AP
US and South Korea Agree to Delay Shift in Wartime Command – NYT
US General: North Korea Likely Can Build a Miniaturized Nuclear Weapons – WP
USFK Chief: North Korea Has Made Crucial Advance Toward Nuclear Missile – S&S
US Commander Sees Key Nuclear Step by North Korea – NYT
Security Decisions Should Continue to Deter North Korea, Official Says – DMA
Kerry Says No Apology to North Korea to Free Americans – AP
Japan Leader Faces Crisis Over Minister for Trade – NYT
Number of Rohingya Fleeing Burma Tops 100,000 – AP
China's Aircraft Carrier Is in Trouble – WIB Opinion
Tokyo's Soft Power Problem – NYT Opinion
A Deepening Partnership With Vietnam – NYT Opinion
Europe
Putin Accuses US of Backing ‘Neo-Fascists’ and ‘Islamic Radicals’ – NYT
Putin Accuses US of Undermining Global Stability – AP
Putin: Ukraine Not Interested in Dialogue – VOA
Displaced Ukrainians Face Harsh Winter – VOA
Russia 'Helped Ukraine ex-President Yanukovych to Flee' – BBC
With Stunts and Vigilante Escapades, Populist Gains Ground in Ukraine – NYT
European Union Asks Britain to Pay Extra $2.7 Billion – NYT
Sweden Ends Hunt for Suspected ‘Foreign Underwater’ Craft – WP
British Gestapo Impostor Tricked UK Nazi Sympathizers in WWII – AP
Middle East / North Africa
US Officials: Israel Defense Chief Denied Meetings – AP
Talking with Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon – WP
Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Teenager in the West Bank, 2nd in 8 Days – NYT
Palestinian Killed in Clash With Israeli Military – AP
Iran Hangs Woman Despite Campaign – BBC
Yemen: Drone Strike Kills Three Al Qaeda-Linked Militants – Reuters
Lebanon Army Clashes With Gunmen, Kills Two in Tripoli – Reuters
State of Emergency Imposed in Sinai – BBC
Attack Kills at Least 30 Egyptian Troops; State of Emergency Declared in Sinai – AP
Bomb Attack on Army in Egypt’s Sinai is Worst in Decades – WP
31 Egyptian Soldiers Are Killed as Militants Attack in Sinai – NYT
Egypt: 29 Killed in Sinai Attacks – BBC
Security Forces: At Least 25 Dead in Attack in Egypt's Sinai – Reuters
Islamist Party in Tunisia Appears Set to Rebound – NYT
Tunisia: 'Militant Hideout' Stormed – BBC
Tunisians Gear Up for Pivotal Elections – AP
Tunisia’s Democratic Path – WP Opinion
Egypt’s Repression is a Serious Mistake – WP Opinion
South Asia
Daniel Pearl Murder Suspect Released by Pakistan Court – BBC
Pakistan: Court Acquits a Suspect Charged in the Murder of Daniel Pearl – NYT
Modi’s Idea of India – NYT Opinion
