11 March SWJ Roundup
Small Wars Journal Daily Roundup
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USNI Daily – Real Clear Defense – Real Clear World – The Daily Humanitarian
BBC – CNN World – CSM World – LAT World – NYT World – WP World –
Security Clearance – Stars & Stripes – War on the Rocks – War Council
Warscapes – WhyDev – Wings Over IraqVOA
WP National Security – WT National Security – American Forces Press Service
AidSpeak – Air Force Times – Armed Forces Journal
AOL Defense – Army Times – At War – CSM Backchannels
DEFCON Hill – Best Defense – Danger Room
Defense One – Defense Tech – DoD Buzz – The Diplomat – Clausewitz Homepage
Early Warning – Foreign Affairs – Foreign Policy – Fortuna’s Corner
Ground Force Dialogue – David Ignatius – Defense in Depth –Defense Tech
Early Warning Blog – Feral Jundi – Infinity Journal
Informal Institute for National Security Thinkers and Practitioners
Information Dissemination – The Interpreter – Kings of War – Long War Journal
Marine Corps Gazette – Marine Corps Times – Maritime Executive – Military Review
MountainRunner – National Defense – Navy Times – Parameters – RUSI
ZenPundit – CNA – CNAS – CSIS – ILW – ISW – Rand – TJF – USIP
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Ukraine
Ukraine Crisis Sharpens Debate on Obama Foreign Policy – VOA
Kerry’s List of Questions for Putin Brings Little Response – WP
US and Russia Hit Diplomatic Roadblock Trying to Start Ukraine Talks – NYT
Kerry Rejects Putin Ukraine Meeting – BBC
Russia to Unveil Solution to Ukraine Crisis – VOA
Britain: Russia Faces Growing Pressure Over Crimea – AP
Confrontation in Ukraine as Diplomacy Stalls – Reuters
Russia Jangles Nerves with Complaints of 'Lawlessness' in Ukraine – LAT
Russia Warns Ukraine Over 'Lawlessness' in East – AP
Crimea Prepares for Referendum – VOA
Ukraine 'Lawlessness' Angers Russia – BBC
More Ukrainian Bases in Crimea are Overrun – WP
Russia’s Grip Tightens With Shows of Force at Ukrainian Bases – NYT
Ukrainian Officer Says His Outpost Has Been Cut Off – WP
NATO Reconnaissance Planes to Monitor Ukraine Crisis – LAT
Ukraine May Have to Go Nuclear, Says Kiev Lawmaker – USAT
Russian Oligarchs Fear Move of Crisis to Economic Front – NYT
With Eye on Crimea, US Starts Military Drills on Russia's Doorstep – Reuters
Neighboring Nations Wary as Crimea Occupied by Pro-Russian Forces – VOA
Turkey Keeps Close Watch on Crimea – VOA
Germany: EU Doesn't Want to Confront Russia but Must Ready Measures – Reuters
France: Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Could Come This Week – Reuters
FBI Helps Ukraine Recover Stolen Billions – VOA
Opinions on Ukraine From American and Foreign Media, March 10 – VOA Roundup
Ukraine Is a Test Case for American Leadership – FT Opinion
Russia’s Military Should Give Putin Pause – WP Opinion
Is Vladimir Putin Insane? Hardly – LAT Opinion
Afghanistan
Taliban Threatens Afghan Voters – VOA
Afghan Taliban Order Fighters to Disrupt Vote – AP
Taliban Order Fighters To Disrupt Afghan Elections – Time
Swedish Journalist Shot Dead in Central Kabul – Reuters
Afghan Official: Foreign Reporter Killed in Kabul – AP
Ten Suggested Questions for Congressional Hearings on Afghanistan – FPI Opinion
Building NATO's Strategy Bridge in Afghanistan – TB Opinion
Syria
Israel Watches Warily as Hezbollah Gains Battle Skills in Syria – NYT
UN: Syrian Children Hardest Hit by Civil War – AP
UN: Syria Among 'Most Dangerous Places on Earth' for Children – Reuters
Group Linked to Al-Qaeda Frees Nuns – Time
Syria Rebels Free Kidnapped Nuns – BBC
Nuns Return to Syria After Release – VOA
Release of Syrian Nuns Was Part of a Hostage Swap – NYT
Syria’s Forgotten War – WP Editorial
What We Know about Aleppo and What We Wish We Knew – WOTR Opinion
Terrorism / Counterterrorism
Al-Qaida Launches Terrorism Magazine, Resurgence – UPI
Militant Islamist Website Calls for Attacks on France and Hollande – Reuters
Shoe-bomb Witness to Speak from London at NY Trial – AP
Boston Plans to Tighten Security at Marathon – NYT
US Department of Defense
Dempsey: Fiscal 2015 Request Juggles Budget, Risks – AFPS
The Effort to Make Sure Troops' Gear Never Fails. Ever – S&S
US Army Gets Big-Ass Old-School Gun – WIB
Daunting Tests Await Admiral Named NSA Chief – NYT
These Are the Pentagon’s Ideas for Reforming Retirement Benefits – DO
Department of Defense to Standardize on Adobe's Platform – ZDNet
DLA in Bahrain Expands to Meet Growing Demand – S&S
Chairman Stresses Professionalism to Combat Ethical Lapses – AFPS
Judge Rules Army Command Interfered in BG Sinclair Sex Assault Case – LAT
Faulting Army, Judge Puts Off BG Sinclair’s Assault Case – NYT
US General's Sex Crimes Case Thrown Into Doubt – BBC
USS Germantown Captain Relieved of Duty – S&S
USAF Rape Case Going to Trial Despite Earlier Dismissal – S&S
The Politics of Independent Air Forces – WIB Opinion
Navy Moves Toward Smarter Shipbuilding – TNI Opinion
Bring on the Frigate: LCS Is Outgunned, Outclassed – RCD Opinion
United States
Snowden: Mass Surveillance is Backfiring on US – WP
SEC Has Opened Investigation into KBR, Lawyer Says – WP
US Plans to Scan Workers with Secret Clearances – AP
Detained US Immigrants Refuse Food – BBC
Military Power is Not a Foreign Policy Panacea – TAC Opinion
American Foreign Policy More Sitcom than CENTCOM – MEF Opinion
The Leaderless Doctrine – NYT Opinion
American Power Declines as Washington Quarrels – TNR Opinion
United Kingdom
Scotland's Salmond Talks Independence, but Plays Politics – Reuters
Ex-British PM Favors More Powers for Scotland, Not Independence – Reuters
Canada
With South Korean Deal, Canada Secures Free-trade Foothold in Asia – G&M
It’s Time For The RCAF To Buy Used US A-10 Warthogs – OC Opinion
Africa
US Military Boosting its Presence in Spain to Respond in Africa – S&S
Somali, AU Troops Reclaim Towns from Al-Shabab – VOA
UN Begins Inquiry Into CAR Abuses – VOA
UN Launches Probe into CAR Abuses – BBC
UN Aims to Bring Killers to Account in CAR – Reuters
CAR Intervention is Incompetent, Says Amnesty Investigator – TG
ICRC Staff Member Killed in CAR – UPI
Sudan: Tens of Thousands Flee Violence in Darfur – VOA
South Sudan's Youth Return Home to Fight Government – VOA
South Sudan Hit by anti-UN Protest – BBC
The Looming Battle for Uganda's Gold – VOA
South Africa Welcomes Chinese Language, Influence in Schools – VOA
Americas / Caribbean
Self-Defense Groups, Sovereignty, and Cross-Border Collaboration with Mexico – NACLA
In Life, Mexican Drug Cartel Boss Was Revered as a Saint – LAT
Mexico Cartel Leader Thrived by Playing Dead – AP
Venezuela Unrest Plays Out Daily in Posh District – AP
Venezuela: Police Killed Government Agent in Bungled Arrest of Protester – Reuters
Student Leader Killed in West Venezuela Crackdown – AP
Chilean Is First Foreign Fatality in Venezuela Unrest – Reuters
No Winner Yet in El Salvador’s Close Presidential Race – NYT
El Salvador Vote Recount Under Way – BBC
El Salvador Ex-Rebel's Lead 'Irreversible,' Rival Wants Recount – Reuters
Chile's Bachelet to Be Sworn in Again as President – AP
Venezuela Goes Mad – NYT Opinion
Asia / Pacific
Philippines Protests China Stopping Troop Resupply – AP
North Korea's Assembly Vote Puts Some Purge Rumors to Rest – Reuters
North Korean Leader Gets 100 Percent Election Win – VOA
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un in 'Unanimous Poll Win' – BBC
Not One Vote Cast Against Kim Jong Un in North Korea Election – Fox
North Korea Using Sophisticated Means to Avoid UN Sanctions – Reuters
Malaysia Plane Disappearance Prompts Security Discussion – VOA
Malaysia Airliner: Use of Stolen Passports Highlights Air Security Flaw – NYT
Missing Malaysian Aircraft Mystery Deepens – WP
Malaysia Airlines MH370: Stolen Passport 'No Terror Link' – BBC
Investigators Skeptical Missing Malaysian Plane Was Targeted – VOA
China: Malaysia 'Must Intensify Jet Search' – BBC
Malaysia Judiciary Criticized Over Anwar Ibrahim Verdict – VOA
Thais Seen Lifting State of Emergency as Business Suffers – Reuters
Taiwan Signals More Nuclear Power Despite Protests – VOA
Leader-in-Exile: Youths Lead Tibet Freedom Fight – AP
Europe
US Will Beef Up Air Operations in Poland – AFPS
US Sending 12 F-16 Jets and 300 Servicemembers to Poland – S&S
US Military Boosting its Presence in Spain – S&S
Germany Rejects Snowden Claim it Bowed to NSA – AP
An Assassin Divides His Native Bosnia 100 Years On – Reuters
Middle East / North Africa
Arab Media Re-Defines Itself Post-Arab Spring – VOA
Iraq: ICRC's Maurer Arrives in Baghdad – UPI
Iran Raps EU’s Ashton for 'Unsanctioned' Meet with Activists – AFP
Iranian Official Criticizes EU's Ashton for Meeting Iranian Activists – AP
Israel Attacks 'Hypocrisy' Over Iran – BBC
Israel Displays Iranian Arms It Says Were Destined for Gaza – VOA
Israel Displays Arms It Says Were Headed to Gaza – NYT
Israel Displays Weapons Seized in Red Sea Commando Raid – WP
Israel Displays Iranian Rockets Seized in Red Sea Raid – S&S
Jordanian Judge Killed by Israeli Soldiers at Border Crossing – NYT
Israelis Shoot, Kill Jordanian Judge at Border – S&S
Suspected Al Qaeda Militant Killed in Drone Strike in Central Yemen – Reuters
Reversals of Fortune for Tycoon and Activists in Egypt – WP
Egypt Tycoon Released; 3 Detainees Detail Abuse – NYT
Libyan Navy Seizes Tanker at Rebel-Held Port – VOA
Libya 'Takes Control' of Oil Tanker – BBC
Libya Says Its Forces Seize Disputed Oil Tanker – AP
Dispute Over Fate of Mysterious Tanker With Oil From Libya – NYT
US Says Oil in Libyan Port Stolen, Warns of Sanctions – VOA
Libyan Militia Commander Seeks US Help – AP
South Asia
Indian Maoists Kill at Least 20 Security Officials in Eastern State – Reuters
Police: Rebels Kill 18 Soldiers in Central India – AP
Nepal Halts Tibetan Anniversary Protests – VOA
US Questions Maldives' Commitment to Democracy – AP
