Small Wars Journal

15 November SWJ Roundup

Tue, 11/15/2011 - 5:51am

US Naval Institute Daily - USNI

Real Clear World - RCP

Afghanistan

Questions Cloud Meeting of Afghan Elders Called by Karzai - NYT

Spokesman for Taliban Denies Report of His Arrest - NYT

Poll: Afghan Support for Taliban Declining - AP

Afghans Tentatively Seek a Voice After 30 Years of Conflict - Reuters

Taliban Claims to Have Afghan Jirga Security Plans - VOA

Taliban 'Has Jirga Security Plan' - BBC

Taliban Publishes “Security Plan” for Afghan Assembly - McClatchy

ISAF Operations Summary - AFPS

 

Pakistan

On Afghan-Pakistan Border, Suspicions Reign - WP

Pakistani Journalist Given US Asylum - WP

Suspected US Missiles Kill 7 Militants in Pakistan - AP

US Tries 'Hip Hop' Diplomacy in Pakistan - Reuters

 

Iran

Obama: Russia, China United With US on Iran Nuclear Issue - VOA

New Reports Link N. Korean, Iranian Nuclear Programs - VOA

High Emotion and Intrigue After Iran Blast - NYT

Did Israel Assassinate Iran's 'Missile King'? - CSM

Iran Says Duqu Hack 'Controlled' - BBC

Attack on Iran Could Risk Gulf Oil Supplies - WT

Before We Bomb Iran, Let's Have a Serious Conversation - NYT opinion

 

Syria

Syria Faces Growing Isolation for Crackdown - VOA

Dozens Killed in Syria as Jordan King Tells Assad to Go - BBC

Jordan's King Abdullah Calls for Assad's Resignation - VOA

Jordan’s King: Syria's Assad Should Resign - BBC

King of Jordan Calls for Syria’s Leader to Step Down - NYT

Jordan’s King Suggests Assad Resign - WP

Jordan's King on Syria's President: 'I Would Step Down' - CNN

Pressure Mounts on Syrian Leader Amid Crackdown - AP

Assad Under Pressure as Iran Holds Talks with Opposition - TT

Jordanian Embassy in Damascus Attacked - AP

Iraq FM Insists Not Pressured Over Syria Vote - AP

US Senators Press for Answers on Syria - WP

No Let-up in Unrest Across Syria - BBC

Activists: More Than 50 Killed in Syria in 1 Day - AP

Activists: 69 Killed in Syria on Monday - Reuters

Isolating Syria's Assad - LAT editorial

Turning the Screw on Assad’s Ailing Regime - TT editorial

 

Libya

Libyan Factions in Deadly Clashes - BBC

Forerunner of Libyan Army Deployed in Militia Feud - AP

US Official: Most Looted Missiles Still in Libya - Reuters

NATO Countries May Face War Crimes Inquiry - AP

 

Iraq

Logistical Drawdown Progressing Smoothly in Iraq - AFPS

FM Insists Iraq Not Pressured Over Syria Vote - AP

 

Yemen

UN Envoy: Yemen President Should Transfer Power - AP

Yemen's Saleh Says Ready to Step Down in 90 Days - Reuters

3 French Aid Workers Freed in Yemen - AP

 

Egypt

Fears of Mubarak’s Outlawed Party Loom Over Vote - NYT

No Poll Ban for Mubarak Backers - BBC

Deadly Protest in Northern Egypt - BBC

 

Israel / Palestinians

International Negotiators Meet, Little Progress on Mideast Peace - VOA

Obama Expresses 'Disappointment' on French Palestinian Vote - VOA

Israel and Kenya in Security Pact to Fight Somalia’s al-Shabab - BBC

 

Middle East / North Africa

Qatar Wields Outsize Influence in Arab Politics - NYT

Lebanese Politicians Fight Over Syria on Live TV - AP

Saudi Arabia, South Korea in Nuclear Cooperation Deal - Reuters

 

US Department of Defense

HASC Readiness Chair Pushes Panetta for AirSea Info - AOL

Troops Feel More Pity than Respect - WP

 

United States

Far From Washington, Obama Defends His Policies - NYT

Terrorism Top Concern at Justice - WT

Immigration from Mexico in Rapid Retreat - LAT

Occupy Encampments Face Wave of Shutdowns - USAT

Police Clear Occupy Camp at NYC’s Zuccotti Park - NYT

New York Police Evict Occupy Protesters - LAT

Police Clear Occupy Oakland Encampment, Protesters Return - NYT

The Torture Candidates - NYT editorial

Torture and Exceptionalism - NYT opinion

Focus on Foreign Policy - WT opinion

 

United Kingdom

PM: Euro Crisis 'an Opportunity' - BBC

UK: Missiles Could be Used to Protect Olympics - AP

Missiles 'May Protect 2012 Games' - BBC

Four Held in Birmingham Terror Raids - TT

Passport Checks Were Relaxed at 28 Ports - BBC

Fighter Deal 'May Save BAE Jobs' - BBC

Morale the First Casualty of the MoD’s Bungling - TT editorial

Could We Meet the Eyes of the Fallen? - TT editorial

 

Australia

Obama Expected to Announce Boost in Australia Defense Ties - S&S

 

Africa

Sudan, S. Sudan Trade Blame for Deteriorating Security - CSM

Israel and Kenya in Security Pact to Fight Somalia’s al-Shabab - BBC

Residents Flee Somali Rebel Enclave After Air Attack - Reuters

Tensions High with Congo's Election on Horizon - CSM

Swaziland Needs 'Regime Change' - BBC

 

Americas

Drug Cartel Plot Aimed at US-Owned Targets - WT

Mexico's PRI Retakes Michoacán, Eyes Presidency - CSM

Mexico President's Sister Defeated in Michoacan Vote - LAT

Ex-Ruling Party Wins Violence-Scarred Mexican Race - AP

Peru VP Chehade 'Steps Aside' Over Scandal - BBC

2 More Arrested in Ramos Kidnapping in Venezuela - AP

 

Asia Pacific

Willard Details Pacific Command’s Mission, Scope - AFPS

Obama Closes APEC, Cites Progress Toward 'Seamless' Economic Zone - VOA

US, Asia Deepen Security Ties Amid China Challenge - AP

China Rebuffs Obama’s Criticisms on Trade, Currency - VOA

New Reports Link N. Korean, Iranian Nuclear Programs - VOA

Social Critic Captivates Voters in South Korea - NYT

Suu Kyi Backs Burma President - TT

Suu Kyi Positive on Burma Reform - BBC

Burma Monks Hold Rare Protest Over Prisoners, War - Reuters

Land Mine Explodes at Burma House, Killing 10 - AP

Philippines Seeks Summit on Sea Row; China Cool - AP

Philippine Court Allows Arroyo to Travel Abroad - AP

Chapter and Verse on China's Moral Predations - WT opinion

Obama: China’s Stooge - WT opinion

China: We Hate Americans - WT opinion

China Roils Not-so-Pacific Pacific - WT opinion

 

Central Asia

New Kyrgyz President to Take Office in December - AP

 

Europe

Fleet of US Drones Now Based in Turkey - WP

Germany’s Merkel Lays Out Plan to Save the Euro - NYT

German: A Disturbing New Dimension of Far-Right Terror - DS

Germany’s Merkel Appalled by 'Neo-Nazi' Murders - BBC

German Intel Criticized for Overlooking Neo-Nazi Group - LAT

German Intel Agencies Puzzled by Far Right Terror - AP

US Airman Describes Shooting at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport - S&S

Italy’s NEW PM Mario Monti Gets to Work - WP

Italy’s New PM Monti 'Aims to Stay Until 2013' - BBC

Norway Terrorist Admits to Camp Massacre of 77 People  - CSM

Norway Shooter's Cold-Blooded Court Appearance - DS

Norway Killer Claims Mantle of Resistance Leader - AP

Russians Leaving the Country in Droves - LAT

 

South Asia

Indian State’s Roads Become a Protest Tool - NYT