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• Islamists Seize New Mali Town VOA 14 Jan 2013
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• Somali Rebels: Second French Soldier Died VOA 14 Jan 2013
• Immunity For US Troops In Afghanistan To Be Decided RFE/RL 14 Jan 2013
• NATO Official Presents Post-Afghanistan Priorities AFPS 14 Jan 2013
• India Orders 'Aggressive' Response to Provocation VOA 14 Jan 2013
• Iraq's Sunni Protests Challenge Establishment RFE/RL 14 Jan 2013
• Anticorruption Marchers Reach Pakistani Capital RFE/RL 14 Jan 2013
• Local Pakistani Gov Sacked After Sectarian Attack RFE/RL 14 Jan 2013
• Cuba Eases Travel Rules RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2013
• Chavez In 'Favorable' Condition RFE/RL 14 Jan 2013
• Russia to Lay Down Two Improved Borey Subs RIA Novosti 14 Jan 2013

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Situation Report: Expert analysis, briefings and commentary from across the political spectrum. Generations of Terrorism by Brian Michael Jenkins, 12 Dec -- "The terrorist plot uncovered recently by Jordanian authorities raises concerns about the resurgence of al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), the growing numbers of combat-experienced jihadists being generated by Syria's continuing civil war, and the future terrorist threat to the region. The plot itself envisioned a complex operation beginning with bombings at shopping malls in Amman, followed by armed assaults on Amman's luxury hotels. ..." Political Impasse in Egypt by Jeffrey Martini, 12 Dec -- "If there ever was a honeymoon in Egypt's post-Mubarak politics, it is long over. The two main ideological camps - Islamists and secular-liberals - have shown a willingness to cooperate only when brought together by a common foe. ..." Calling Paula Broadwell by George Smith, 17 Nov -- "From All In: "One of Petraeus' favorite quotes comes from Seneca, a first century Roman philosopher: 'Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.' This has been true for Petraeus at many turns ......" Obama Trip Could be Bellwether for U.S.-Asia Relations by Scott Warren Harold, 16 Nov -- "On his first trip abroad since winning reelection - and the first ever by a U.S. leader to Burma - President Obama will confront evident opportunities and risks in pushing ahead with his bold approach to expanding U.S. ties with Southeast Asia. Obama will presumably attempt to carefully coordinate his messaging with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. ..." U.S. Role in Kirkuk Could Promote Peace, Prevent Conflict in Northern Iraq by Larry Hanauer, 5 Nov -- "Continued violence in Iraq, which has reached its highest level in more than two years, underscores that the country remains unstable and politically fragile. No matter which presidential candidate occupies the White House in January, he should make a concerted effort to address Iraq's most combustible hotspot: the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk. ..."