23 October SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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Afghanistan
Carter Meets With Afghan Officials in Kabul – AFPS
Pending Afghanistan Withdrawal Creating Logistical Challenges – NT
Britain to Double Number of Drones in Afghanistan – Reuters
Russians Seek Fate of Missing Soldiers in ’80s War – NYT
Afghan Police Say Man Killed Wife for Wanting Job – AP
ISAF Operations Summary – AFPS
Syria
Lebanon and Jordan Move Quickly to Contain Syria-Related Violence – NYT
UN 'Planning' Syria Peacekeeping – BBC
UN Planning a Peacekeeping Force for Syria – AP
Syria Opposition Chief Doubts Truce Can Take Hold – AP
In Jordan, Militant Islamists See Syria as Destination for Jihad – WP
Syrian Regime and Rebels Constantly Adapt Arsenals – AP
Damascus Vigilantes Vow to Defend Turf – NYT
Jordanian Soldier Killed as Syrian Conflict Spreads – VOA
Jordanian Soldier Killed at Syrian Border – BBC
Broadcasters Say Syria, Iran Jamming News Info – AP
How to Vet Potential Allies in Syria – WI opinion
Lebanon
Lebanon and Jordan Move Quickly to Contain Syria-Related Violence – NYT
Lebanese Army Urges Calm After Night of Clashes – VOA
Army Responds to Gun Battles Between Sunni and Shiite Militias – WP
Lebanese Army Tries to Force Gunmen From Streets – AP
Syria Exposes Lebanon's Thin Veneer of Stability – AP
Lebanon Army Urges Political Calm – BBC
Libya
Beirut Simmering After Weekend Clashes – CNN
More Fallout From the Benghazi Killings – CSM
The Truth Behind the Benghazi Attack – Newsweek opinion
Why Benghazi Is Even Bigger Than You Think – DR opinion
Our Indefatigable CIA and All the Excuses Fit to Print – NT opinion
The Real Reason Behind Benghazigate – WT opinion
Iran
Iran’s Political Infighting Erupts in Full View – NYT
Broadcasters Say Syria, Iran Jamming News Info – AP
Baha'is Most Persecuted Religion in Iran – Reuters
Iran Hangs Ten Drug Smugglers – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Jimmy Carter Says Mideast Peace is 'Vanishing' – AP
In Israel, Carter Derides Netanyahu and Obama – NYT
In Jordan, Militant Islamists See Syria as Destination for Jihad – WP
Iraq Resumes Oil Shipments After Port Shutdown – Reuters
Iraq's Kurds Pledge to Raise Oil Exports in 2013 – AP
Iraq: 8 Killed in Separate Attacks in Baghdad – AP
Qatari Visit Hands Hamas Major Victory – AP
Blow to Fatah in West Bank Polls – BBC
Palestinians Say Israeli Airstrike Kills 3 Gazans – AP
Kuwait Opposition Condemns 'Excessive Force' – Reuters
Time Is Tight to Get Consensus on Egypt Constitution – Reuters
Jewish Group Condemns Egypt's President – AP
Egypt Prosecutor to Probe Election Challenges – AP
Explosion at Yemeni Military Depot Kills Six Soldiers – BBC
Egypt TV Host Gets Jail Term for Insulting President – Reuters
Spain Loses Title as Moroccans' Land of Opportunity – CSM
Tunisia Marks Turbulent, Tense Year Since Vote – AP
Tunisians March Against Rising Political Violence – AP
Working With the Muslim Brotherhood – NYT opinion
Civil Unrest in Saudi Arabia – WP photo essay
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Canadian Terrorism Suspect’s Extradition to US OK’d – WT
Motions to Resume for Suspect in USS Cole Attack – AFPS
Trial Begins for 3 British Islamists Accused of Bomb Plot – VOA
3 British Men Go On Trial Over Alleged Terror Plot – AP
'Al-Qaeda Militant' Denies Death – BBC
Gitmo Guards Don’t Blink in War on Terror – WT
Terrorism’s Global Decline, Explained in Charts – WP opinion
US Department of Defense
Army Gives PR Push to anti-IED System Panned by Troops – WT
Army Expected to Assert Cyber Mission – DT
Army Tech on Display at AUSA 2012 – DT
Army Opens Manpack and Rifleman Radio Competitions – DT
Odierno Shares Views on Military’s Relationship With Media – AFPS
Army Struggles to Define, Deter Hazing – S&S
Army Will Soon Decide if Gen. Ward Must Pay Back Travel Funds – S&S
Reservist Sues School, Says Fired Because of Military Service – S&S
US Marines Did No Ill, Dropped Lots of Cash, Australians Say – HAS
SOF-Conventional Force Integration Critical To Army’s Future – EW opinion
Spec Ops Doctrine Release Was a ‘Departure’ – DN opinion
United States
Obama and Romney Bristle From Start Over Foreign Policy – NYT
Candidates Clash Over Foreign Policy – WP
Obama Aggressive in Foreign Policy Debate With Romney – Reuters
Campaign Moods Shift as Contest Tightens – NYT
In a Warming Arctic, US Faces New Security Concerns – LAT
Ex-CIA Man Likely to Plead Guilty in Leak Vase – AP
Guilty Plea Expected in CIA Leaks Case – WP
The Third Debate – WP editorial
The Final Debate – NYT editorial
Obama Loses Edge on Foreign Policy – WP opinion
It’s Ridiculous to Debate ‘Foreign Policy’ – WP opinion
How Foreign Policy Hits Close to Home – CNN opinion
Africa
More Islamist Fighters Deploy in Northern Mali – VOA
France to Send Drones to Mali Region – AP
Germany Could Assist in Mali Training Mission – Reuters
DR Congo: M23 Rebels Claim in Indirect Talks with Kinshasa – VOA
Uganda May Stop Mediating in Congo Over UN Accusations – Reuters
Nigerian Soldiers 'Killed by Boko Haram' in Potiskum – BBC
Bissau Accuses Portugal of Backing Coup Attempt – VOA
Guinea-Bissau: Portugal Behind Failed Coup Bid – Reuters
Malawi Media Ask Police Not to Arrest Journalists – VOA
Benin Leader 'Poison Plot' Foiled – BBC
Four Killed as Muslim Protesters Attack Ethiopia Prison – Reuters
Somali Pirate Attacks Drop to Lowest Level in 3 Years – VOA
Sharp Fall in Somali Pirate Attacks – BBC
South Africa Prison Blast 'Kills Two' – BBC
The Importance of Mali – WP opinion
Americas
Mexico: Capo's Relative's Body Dug Up to Prove ID – AP
Mexico Seeks WTO Panel in Trade Dispute With Argentina – Reuters
Mexico's 'Eternal' Labor Leaders Survive Reform – AP
Mexico City to Review Azerbaijan Statue – AP
Venezuelan Officials Close Prison, Seize Guns – AP
Seized Argentine Tall Ship's Crew to Start Leaving Ghana – Reuters
Archaic Defamation Laws Threaten Caribbean Media – CSM
Peru Doctors 'to Suspend Strike' – BBC
Clintons Preside Over Opening of $300m Industrial Park in Haiti – CSM
Clintons Land in Haiti to Showcase Industrial Park – AP
Clintons Open Haiti Industry Park – BBC
Romney: Latin America ‘a Huge IOpportunity’ – WP opinion
Asia / Pacific
China’s Doldrums Put Pressure on U.S. Exporters – NYT
Chinese Villagers Clash With Police – WP
Tibetan Self-immolates at Labrang Monastery in NW China – VOA
Tibetan Man in His 50s Sets Himself on Fire in China Protest – AP
Defying Police, N. Korean Defectors Launch Balloons – VOA
Leaflets Sent by Balloon to N. Korea Despite Ban, Activists Say – NYT
South Korean Activists Defy Police, Send Leaflets to North – AP
S. Korean Shop Owners Charged with Illegal Sales of US Military Equip. – S&S
Japanese Justice Minister Quits After Past Ties to Mobsters Surface – NYT
Japan Justice Minister Resigns, Blow to PM Noda – Reuters
Burmese Investment Boom Fuels Worries Over Land Grabs – VOA
Burma: Three Killed in Rakhine Clashes – BBC
Burma: Fresh Clashes Between Muslims, Buddhists – AP
Land Battles Surface in Burma as Reforms Unfold – AP
Cambodiana at Chinese-Owned Factories Protest Disrespect to Late King – NYT
Japan, China, S. Korea Island Disputes Threaten Global Economy – CSM opinion
Europe
UK Foreign Sectary: EU 'Sucks Up Decision-Making – Reuters
Russian Lawmakers Point to Human Rights Abuses in US – NYT
Russia's Opposition Elects Leaders Online – VOA
Russia Arrests Second Opposition Activist – VOA
Russia Grabs Opposition Figure from Ukraine Streets – CSM
Russians Seek Fate of Missing Soldiers in ’80s Afghanistan War – NYT
French Muslims Demand Group Ban After Mosque Attack – Reuters
Serbia Talks Spark Kosovo Clashes – BBC
Bosnia Parliament Dismisses Ministers, Crisis Deepens – Reuters
CPJ: Turkey is Leading Jailer of Journalists – VOA
Unease About Germany's Unchecked Gold Reserves – AP
'Attack Thwarted' on Finnish PM – BBC
Italy Orders Jail For 7 Who Didn’t Warn Of Deadly Earthquake – NYT
South Asia
