1 December SWJ Roundup
Afghanistan
Clinton Seeks More European Help in Afghanistan – Associated Press
Chilling ‘Night Letters’ from Taliban Intimidate Afghans – Stars and Stripes
Taliban Kidnap Demining Team in East Afghanistan – Associated Press
Coalition Ramps Up Air War Over Afghanistan – Associated Press
Officials Confirm Death of Taliban Leader – American Forces Press Service
Afghan Killer Was Trusted Policeman – New York Times
More Prison Space Being Built to Accommodate Insurgents – Stars and Stripes
Afghan Prison Guards ‘Fully Trained,’ Commander Says – AFPS
Pakistan
Pakistan Seeks Life Imprisonment for 5 Americans – Associated Press
Korean Peninsula
U.S.: China ‘Obligated’ to Press North Korea to End ‘Belligerence’ – VOA
China Urges Dialogue to Resolve Korea Tensions – Voice of America
China Pushes for Talks on N. Korea Tensions – Associated Press
U.S. and South Korea Balk at Talks With North – New York Times
U.S. and South Korea Conclude Military Exercises – New York Times
South Korea and U.S. ‘Plan More Drills’ – BBC News
South Korea Plans New Drills as China Avoids Blaming North – Reuters
Threat Level Low, No Plans to Evacuate Families in S. Korea – Stars and Stripes
North Korea Claims Major Advance in Nuclear Program – Voice of America
Iraq
Anxiety Along Iraq’s Border with Iran – Washington Post
Iraq: Moments of Release – New York Times
Iran
Experts Cast Doubt on Iran Missile Cache – Washington Post
E.U.: Iran Agrees to Talks on Nuclear Program – Voice of America
Date Set for Nuclear Talks With Iran – New York Times
U.S. Announces New Sanctions Against Iran – Los Angeles Times
U.S. Hits Iran with New Sanctions – Associated Press
Iran’s Military Looks to the Sky as New Priority –
Tensions High on Anniversary of Iran-U.A.E. Islands Row – VOA
WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks, Round Three – Small Wars Journal (post-release)
SWJ Wikileaks Roundup – Small Wars Journal (pre-release)
U.S. Department of Defense
Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” – DOD
DOD Releases ‘Don’t Ask’ Repeal Implementation Plan – AFPS
DOD DADT Report: Little Risk to Allowing Gays to Serve Openly – Washington Post
Pentagon Sees Little Impact if Ban on Gays Is Repealed – New York Times
Gates, Mullen Endorse Working Group’s Report – American Forces Press Service
Leaders Can Pave Way for Openly Gay Troops, General Says – AFPS
DADT Study Reveals Pockets of Significant Opposition – Stars and Stripes
Front-line Fighters Wary of Repealing ‘Don’t Ask’ – Washington Times
Why ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Isn’t Over Yet – Newsweek
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Report Authors Speak Out – Washington Post
DADT: The Pentagon, Pursuing Justice – New York Times editorial
Pentagon Report Should Quell Fear – Washington Post editorial
What Gays and Straights Both Seek to Affirm – Washington Post opinion
United States
2 Republicans Hint at Hope for Russia Pact – New York Times
GOP Senators Signal Progress on Nuclear Treaty – Associated Press
Terror Cases Strain Ties With Some Who Can Help – New York Times
U.S. Takes Over Airline Passenger Checks – New York Times
Africa
Delay in Ballot Printing for Sudan January Referendum – Voice of America
Ivory Coast Tension over Run-off Result Delay – BBC News
Opposition Cries Foul at Ivory Coast Poll Result Delay – Reuters
Ugandan Leader Raps Up Campaign – Washington Times
Ethnic Group Targeted After Guinea Election – Associated Press
Americas and Caribbean
Mexico Arrests La Familia Drug Gang Figure – Los Angeles Times
Mexico Grabs Alleged Leader of La Familia Gang – Associated Press
Mexico Drug War: Texas Will Fight Back – Washington Times opinion
Brazil Troops to Stay in Rio Slum – Los Angeles Times
Post-Election Violence Reported in Haitian Town – Associated Press
Haiti After the Vote – New York Times editorial
Asia Pacific
China Bars U.S. From American Geologist’s Appeal – New York Times
China Arrests Hundreds Of Hackers, Says Situation “Grim” – Reuters
Indonesia’s Islamic Laws are ‘Abusive’, Report Says – BBC News
Central Asia
Clinton Presses Issue of Human Rights in Central Asia – Voice of America
In Central Asia, Clinton Defends Openness – New York Times
Europe
Russia: Medvedev Urges Cooperation on Missile Shield – New York Times
Medvedev Sees New Arms Race if Cooperation Fails – Washington Post
Russia: Medvedev Warns of New Arms Race – BBC News
Secret Talks with Russia Focused on Missile Defense – Washington Times
Russia’s Putin Warns West Over Missile Defense – Reuters
Middle East
PM Says Palestinians Ready for Statehood by August – Associated Press
U.S. Condemns Palestinian Report on Western Wall – Reuters
Egypt’s Ruling Party Wins Most Parliament Seats – Los Angeles Times
First Round of Voting Ousts Islamists From Egypt’s Parliament – New York Times
Egypt’s Islamists Say They Might Withdraw From Vote – Reuters
Egypt’s Ruling Party Wins Most Seats in 1st Round – Associated Press
Egypt’s Ruling Party Heads to Sweeping Vote Win – Reuters
U.S. Disappointed by Reports of Egypt Poll Irregularities – VOA
South Asia
Indian Prime Minister Singh’s Image Taking Hits – Washington Post
New Arrivals Strain India’s Cities to Breaking Point – New York Times
Sri Lankan War Zone Declared Wildlife Sanctuary – Associated Press
