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July 16, 2014

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TODAY'S TOP 5

1. Legendary Marine Maj. Zembiec, the 'Lion of Fallujah,' died in the service of the CIA
(Washington Post) In the foyer of the Central Intelligence Agency's headquarters, there is a marble wall covered in stars. They are carved divots that represent those who have fallen in the service of the CIA. Below them, jutting out from the polished rock, is a black book entombed in a case of glass and steel. The book is a guide to the stars, giving the names of some of those who died and withholding the names of others. 
2. Obama's Counterterror Plan Has New Doubters: His Own Generals and Spies
(The Daily Beast) The idea of pulling nearly all American troops out of Afghanistan in 2016 suddenly seems pretty lousy, after so much of Iraq has collapsed under a similar scenario. 
3. The U.S. Military Needs a Redesigned Personnel System
(Todd Harrison in The New York Times) If the U.S. military were starting fresh, I would begin by designing a new personnel system 
4. The push to get American civilians to view a new, gritty war documentary
(Washington Post) It's sometime late in "The Hornet's Nest" when we see what war can do to a man. The film is filled with gritty footage of soldiers and Marines engaged in fierce firefights with the Taliban and other insurgent fighters, but it's the memorial service at the end that jars. Grown men - muscular, dirty and crestfallen - sob as they recall the memory of six U.S. soldiers who were killed in a fierce, prolonged firefight. 
5. It's Official: F-35 Not Flying To Farnborough
(Defense News) The F-35 joint strike fighter will not be flying at the Farnborough International Airshow, to the disappointment of attendees, program supporters and partnered militaries. 

FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

How the F-35 Dominated Farnborough, Without Ever Being There
(Intercepts) For fans of the F-35, it's been an exhausting few weeks. 
Raytheon Aims To Sign $2B Qatar Patriot Deal by Year End
(Defense News) Raytheon is aiming to sign a deal worth $2 billion with Qatar by year end for the supply of Patriot missile defense systems, officials said at the Farnborough International Airshow on Tuesday. 
Russian Aircraft Boss Denies Ukraine Sales Fallout
(Defense News) Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) does not expect to see any fall in sales, or any change to its relationships with European and US partner companies, following the Ukraine crisis, an official said on Tuesday. 
USAF Secretary: New Groups Will Focus on Industry Cooperation
(Defense News) The US Air Force is in the process of standing up two study groups to understand how to streamline the acquisition process, according to the service's secretary. 
Raytheon To Produce US Variant of Kongsberg's JSM
(Defense News) Potential US customers for Norwegian company Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missile (JSM) will have their weapons produced by Raytheon as a result of a teaming arrangement the two companies announced Tuesday at the Farnborough International Air Show. 
Boeing Sees UK C-17 Lease as Model for P-8
(Defense News) As speculation grows that the UK could be interested in the Boeing P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, a Boeing official said the firm is looking at using its C-17 lease deal with the UK as a model for future P-8 customers. 

IRAQ

U.S.-Trained Iraqi Army Failed To Stand Up To Insurgents
(National Public Radio) Steve Inskeep talks to retired Lt. Col. John Nagl, an author of the U.S. Army/Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual, about U.S. military strategy and policy during and after the Iraq war. 
Iraqi Parliament Elects Speaker in Effort to Form New Government
(New York Times) Iraqi lawmakers elected a new speaker on Tuesday, taking a small but crucial step toward ending the political deadlock that has frozen decision making as military victories by Sunni militants threaten the country's existence. 
Militants Repel Iraqi Government Assault On Tikrit
(Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) A renewed push by Iraqi government forces to recapture the northern city of Tikrit from Sunni-led militants has ended in retreat after the assault met heavy resistance. 
Baath spokesman denies alliance with Islamic State
(Al-Monitor) Khodair al-Morshedi, the official spokesman for the Iraqi Baath Party and the secretary-general of the Islamic National Front of Iraq, comprising various armed factions, described the Islamic State (IS), formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, or ISIS, as "an extreme, terrorist movement." 
Iraqi Shiite fighters of Balad provide bulwark for Baghdad
(Los Angeles Times) The Shiite militia commander, slight of build and decked out in green fatigues, views the checkpoint that he oversees as much more than an isolated outpost amid the endless palm groves of the Tigris River valley. 
Saudis on Alert at Iraq Border for Conflict Spillover
(Bloomberg) Saudi Arabia is deploying men and high-tech machinery to boost vigilance along its 800 kilometer (500-mile) northern border with Iraq, where it faces security threats from both sides in a deepening sectarian conflict. 
Witnesses Testify Against Ex-Blackwater Colleagues in Case of 2007 Iraq Killings
(New York Times) As a line of Blackwater armored trucks pushed through heavy traffic away from the smoking wreckage of Nisour Square in Baghdad one day in 2007, a turret gunner waved his arms, telling nearby Iraqis to get down. He was warning them about the threat of his own American convoy. 

INDUSTRY

Marine commandant: F-35 engine fire a 'one-off' incident
(Marine Corps Times) As the Pentagon announced it was un-grounding the F-35 fleet following an investigation into a June engine fire, the commandant of the Marine Corps reiterated his support for the fighter program and said the mishap amounted to a fluke. 
Bellwethers of the Post-Afghan Defense-Industrial Base
(Breaking Defense) After three years of the "age of austerity" in Western military spending, investors' imperatives and corporate strategies indication of how the defense-industrial base will evolve over the next decade.  
Air Force Seeks $100 Million for Rocket Rivalry
(DoDBuzz) The U.S. Air Force's top civilian said she wants $100 million in funding this year to hold a rocket launch competition earlier than planned. 
Air Force selects 10 for NETCENTS-2
(C4ISR & Networks) The U.S. Air Force has selected 10 companies for a Network-Centric Solutions-2 (NETCENTS-2) Application Services contract. 
UCLASS RFP Out 'Soon' As Joint Staff, Navy, Hill Battle Over Requirements
(Breaking Defense) The Navy's carrier-based drone known as UCLASS continues to face challenges from the Joint Staff, parts of the Navy and, perhaps most importantly, Capitol HIll. 
Affordable Options Available to Upgrade Military Helicopters
(National Defense) While many portions of the defense budget are shrinking, the portion allocated to purchasing helicopters is falling through the floor over the next few years.  
DoD seeks to add USD35 million for Excalibur, cut USD36 million from PGK
(IHS Jane's 360) The US Army's 155 mm Extended Range M982 Excalibur munition could soon receive a funding boost as part of the Pentagon's overall request to Congress to shift funding around fiscal year 2014 (FY 2014) and FY 2013 accounts. 
The US Air Force won't even admit it's certifying SpaceX to launch satellites
(Quartz) It took four days, but the Air Force now agrees that SpaceX has completed the three flights needed to officially demonstrate it can compete for national security contracts; further technical reviews and audits will continue before full certification is granted. 
Predator XP makes first flight
(C4ISR & Networks) The Predator XP, an updated version of the ubiquitous Predator UAV, has made its first flight. 
Europe Leaving U.S. In Military Transport Dust
(Aviation Week) Europe's military transport aircraft manufacturers are making significant export gains and growing their global market share. 
Israel requests Sidewinders
(IHS Jane's 360) The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 14 July that Israel has requested the sale of Raytheon AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, a move that may be interpreted as a blow to the Israeli company Rafael and its rival Python 5 missile. 
U.K. Claims Lead In F-35 Interoperability
(Aviation Week) The U.K. is claiming a to be ahead of the U.S. in work to integrate its fifth-generation F-35 to be interoperable with other military assets. 
Airbus offers Poland core status in helicopter bid
(Reuters) Airbus Group is ready to offer Poland a sweeping partnership alongside its core European nations to support its bid for a major military helicopter contract, a senior executive told Reuters. 
Saab Eyes British ISR Needs
(Aviation Week) Saab is gearing up to offer both maritime patrol and airborne early warning systems to the Royal Air Force, based on the Saab 2000 platform. 

VETERANS

McDonald confirmation hearing scheduled for Tuesday
(Military Times) The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for VA secretary nominee Bob McDonald next week, giving the chamber a chance to appoint him to the post before its August legislative recess. 
Veterans Affairs report questions effectiveness of claims initiative
(Fayetteville Observer) A new VA report has called into question gains made by the administration in whittling down a veterans benefit claims backlog. 
VA officials defend claims processing numbers
(Military Times) Veterans Affairs officials are scrambling to find reasons their promises can be trusted after more allegations of mismanagement and wrongdoing - this time with benefits claims - surfaced this week. 
Vets criticize care at St. Louis VA hospitals
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch) The veterans who came Monday to the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum told of their frustration getting care at Veterans Affairs hospitals. 
Old Forge vet sues VA for improper cancer treatment
(Times-Tribune; Scranton, Pa.) A former Army National Guard soldier has filed a $4 million federal complaint against the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Plains Twp., alleging he was handed a "death sentence" by medical staff who botched the treatment of his prostate cancer. 

CONGRESS

Senate panel backs 1 percent pay increase
(Military Times) Senate appropriators plan to fund only a 1 percent basic pay raise for troops next year and will go along with a Pentagon proposal to trim housing allowances in an effort to rein in personnel costs. 
US Senate Panel Proposes Keeping A-10, 11 Aircraft Carriers With $547.9B Defense Bill
(Defense News) A US Senate panel on Tuesday approved nearly $550 billion in military spending as part of a bill that would keep alive weapon systems the Pentagon wanted to retire. 
Senate panel proposes ending tobacco discounts
(Military Times) Smokers could lose their discount on tobacco products sold at military exchanges under a provision unveiled in the Senate on Tuesday. 
Reid: House GOP holding up VA talks
(The Hill) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of impeding the negotiations over legislation to fix the troubled Veterans Affairs Department. 
Group of senators say DOD's excess trucks, humvees should go to firefighters
(Washington Business Journal) Where should the excess trucks, generators and humvees belonging to the Department of Defense end up? A bipartisan group of senators has an idea. 
Rep. Cotton: Stop firing soldiers in combat
(The Hill) Rep. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on Tuesday called on the Senate to pass legislation to prevent soldiers from being given notice while serving in a combat zone. 
Senate panel doubles money for Israel's Iron Dome
(Associated Press) Congress is showing tangible support for longtime ally Israel as Gaza militants fire rockets, backing a measure that would double the amount of money for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system. 
US Congressman: DoD Needs To Put War Money in Base Budget
(Defense News) A US congressman called on the Pentagon Tuesday to shift dollars from its war spending accounts back into its base budget. 
HASC Readiness Chair Hoping for Renewed Focus on Sequestration After Midterms
(National Defense) The chairman of the House Armed Service Committee's subcommittee on readiness said he was optimistic that Congress will be able to protect defense funding and prevent sequestration in 2016. 
Bill would increase accountability for contractors, government employees overseas
(Fayetteville Observer) American contractors would come under greater scrutiny if Congress passes a bill introduced this week. 

DEFENSE DEPARTMENT

DOD: New POW/MIA accounting agency to open in January
(Stars & Stripes) Defense Department officials testified Tuesday that the new agency to replace the troubled POW/MIA accounting community in charge of recovering and repatriating the remains of troops killed in past conflicts will be stood up on Jan. 1. 
Special Operations Command Modernizing Aircraft, Investing In New Technology
(National Defense) Special Operations Command is upgrading weapons systems, investing in new technology and modernizing its fleet of aircraft. 
Could a Brain Scan Protect U.S. Troops from Insider Attacks?
(DefenseOne) So, if you're a U.S. soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan today, how do you determine whether or not the Iraqi or Afghan soldier next to you is going to give up your location to the enemy at the first chance? One solution, developed by a former Army counterintelligence agent, is scanning the brains of Iraqi troops for signs of potential betrayal. 
Military Ponders Future of Robotic Cargo Movers
(National Defense) The K-MAX unmanned helicopter was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011 to haul cargo in and out of warzones. It allowed U.S. forces to cut ground convoys that were vulnerable to roadside bombs. Although initially scheduled only for a six-month deployment, the aircraft is still supporting operations in theater three years later, having flown more than 1,900 missions in which it carried 5.5 million pounds of cargo. 
Tricare to pay for some lab-developed tests in pilot program
(Military Times) The Defense Health Agency is launching a pilot program Friday that will allow Tricare to pay for some medical tests developed by laboratories 

ARMY

Bowe Bergdahl hires lawyer, investigators to question him in 'near future'
(Christian Science Monitor) Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who is under investigation for the circumstances surrounding his capture by the Taliban, has reached out to Eugene Fidell, a full-time lecturer on military justice at Yale Law School. 
Army Officials Detail New Live-Virtual Training System
(National Defense) At a time when the Army is shrinking and financial resources are becoming scarce, the service is hoping to field a new system that will merge live and virtual training into a seamless environment.  
An Army Wife Charts Her Struggles In 'No Man's War'
(National Public Radio) People often expect military wives to be strong and stoic. But in her new memoir, No Man's War: Irreverent Confessions of an Infantry Wife, Angela Ricketts writes about the difficulties she faced during her husband's deployments - including the stresses it put on their marriage and on raising their three children. 

NAVY

Littoral Combat Ship Will Be Modified, If Not Replaced
(National Defense) After authorizing construction of at least 20 littoral combat ships, the Navy may soon dramatically change course on its decade-long, multi-billion dollar experiment to build a relatively inexpensive surface combatant. 
Navy nurse refuses to force-feed Guantanamo captive
(Miami Herald) In the first known rebellion against Guantanamo's force-feeding policy, a Navy medical officer recently refused to continue managing tube-feedings of prison hunger strikers and was reassigned to "alternative duties." 
More fireworks in Ventura defamation trial
(Minneapolis Star Tribune) With jurors intently taking notes Monday, Jesse Ventura squared off against attorneys for the widow of a murdered SEAL. 
U.S. Cruiser Leaves Black Sea, Several NATO Ships Remain
(USNI News) A U.S. guided missile cruiser has left the Black Sea on Tuesday, leaving a collection of NATO ships to maintain an ongoing presence mission following Russia's seizure of the Crimea region from Ukraine. 

AIR FORCE

Carlisle nominated for ACC command, Robinson for PACAF
(Air Force Times) Gen. Hawk Carlisle, current commander of Pacific Air Forces, has been nominated to be the next commander of Air Combat Command, the Pentagon announced Tuesday. 
B-2 stealth bomber, at age 25, to get major upgrades from Air Force
(Kansas City Star) The most intimidating aircraft in the world is 25 years old this week and is about to become even more advanced. 
Air Force reservist dies after PT test
(Air Force Times) An Air Force reservist collapsed and later died Saturday as he was nearing the last lap of the run during his physical fitness test. 
Senate panel votes to keep A-10 flying
(Air Force Times) The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee has joined the House and the Senate Armed Services committees in protecting the A-10. 
Pave Hawk tragedy: Geese hit Jolly 22 at a force of 130 knots
(Air Force Times) A small flock of geese that had migrated to a new area caused an HH-60G to crash off the English coast in January, killing the four airmen aboard. 

MARINE CORPS

Low Inventory, Low Readiness Plague Amphibious Ship Fleet
(National Defense) When Typhoon Haiyan rampaged through the Philippines last year, the Marine Corps should have had four amphibious ships ready to depart from Sasebo, Japan. All four were tied up in maintenance, and only two of those ships eventually deployed to the country.  
Marine paralyzed by sniper's bullet walks with use of exoskeleton
(Military Times) Like any active 30-year-old, Marine Capt. Derek Herrera is making the most of his life, serving on active duty in a special operations unit, racing in 10Ks and triathlons, earning his MBA and overseeing renovations of a house he just bought in San Clemente, California. 
Marine whistleblower moves to new duty station
(Marine Corps Times) The Marine at the center of an undue command influence controversy has moved to a new duty station in Suffolk, Virginia, according to a Marine Corps official. 
Chesco family, seeking heart of dead son, loses round in court
(Philadelphia Inquirer) Members of a Coatesville family seeking to learn how their son's heart disappeared after his death in Greece two years ago will have to find answers outside of a courtroom, a federal judge has ruled. 

AFGHANISTAN/PAKISTAN

John Kerry's deal to end Afghanistan's election crisis is in trouble already
(Washington Post) Just days after Secretary of State John F. Kerry brokered an end to Afghanistan's elections crisis, the deal has run into trouble due to disagreements among the two rival presidential candidates. 
In Worst Attack In Years, 89 Afghans Killed By Suicide Bomber
(National Public Radio) At least 89 people were killed Tuesday by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. It was the deadliest attack on civilians in that country for several years. 
U.S. Watchdog Urges Delaying Delivery of More Cargo Aircraft to Afghan Military
(Wall Street Journal) The U.S. government watchdog charged with scrutinizing aid to Afghanistan has recommended delaying the delivery of additional cargo planes for the country's nascent air force, questioning whether the Afghan military was making full use of the ones currently in its inventory. 
Pakistan: US missile strike kills 15 militants
(Associated Press) Pakistani security forces captured a key Taliban commander linked to a 2003 assassination attempt on former President Pervez Musharraf, officials said Wednesday as a U.S. drone strike killed 15 militants near the country's border with Afghanistan. 
Taliban leader Adnan Rasheed reported captured in South Waziristan
(Long War Journal) During a raid in South Waziristan, the Pakistani military reportedly captured Adnan Rasheed, a Taliban commander who was broken out of prison in 2012. An al Qaeda commander known as Mufti Zubair Marwat was also arrested in the raid. 
Pakistan launches ground offensive in 2nd key town
(Associated Press) Pakistan's military said Tuesday it has launched a ground offensive against local and foreign militants in a second key insurgent stronghold near the Afghan border, as authorities rushed aid to over 800,000 people who fled the northwestern tribal region for safety. 

MIDDLE EAST

As cease-fire with Hamas fails to take shape, Netanyahu says, 'Our answer is fire'
(Washington Post) Plans for a truce devolved into threats of a wider war Tuesday as the first significant attempt to end more than a week of round-the-clock fire between Israel and Hamas ended before it had even begun. 
First Israeli death of Gaza operation as mortar shell kills man at Erez Crossing
(Jerusalem Post) Dor Chanin, 37, killed at Erez crossing; rockets rain down on Israel setting off sirens in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh after Hamas rejects ceasefire. 
Gazans, Desiring Deep Change, Are Ambivalent on Egypt Cease-Fire Plan
(New York Times) Maher al-Jarba, 2, one of the first casualties in the Gaza Strip when Israel resumed airstrikes after a six-hour pause on Tuesday, writhed in terror in an emergency-room bed as a nurse poked a needle into his hand. A blast had knocked the curly haired boy down 11 stone steps, fracturing his skull. 
Palestinian Death Toll Rises as Israel Threatens Broader Hamas Offensive
(Wall Street Journal) The Palestinian death toll passed 200 on Wednesday morning as Israel threatened to broaden its offensive against Hamas after the Islamists rejected a truce, and the army warned tens of thousands of residents to clear out of northern Gaza. 
'Killer Drone' Is a Lousy Hamas Fake
(The Daily Beast) No, this isn't the beginning of the Islamic extremists' unmanned air force of death. It's likely a crude drone with some toys that just look like weapons. 
Israel's vow to strengthen attacks against Hamas in Gaza puts U.S. in tough position
(Washington Post) Israel's pledge to intensify its military operation in the Gaza Strip could hasten the moment when the Obama administration will be forced to decide whether to use its leverage to corral its closest ally in the Middle East. 

EUROPE

Russia To Bolster Air Defense in Belarus With S-300 Systems
(Defense News) The Russian Defense Ministry has ordered four S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to be supplied to neighboring Belarus. The systems, made by local defense company Almaz-Antey, will have a range of 300 kilometers. 
U.K. Considering Bringing Orphaned Merlins Into Service
(Aviation Week) The U.K. Royal Navy has formally declared its newly upgraded Merlin Mk. 2 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters to be in service, and is considering adding aircraft to what will become one of the U.K.'s hardest-pressed assets. 
Norway a hit at RIMPAC
(Defense News) It's a long voyage from the land of the midnight sun to the middle of the Pacific, and one not often made by Norway's Navy. But if you're going to come all that way, it's important to make a splash. And the crew of the Aegis frigate Fridtjof Nansen - the first Norwegian ship to take part in the huge Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises - did just that when they fired a single surface-to-surface missile and scored a dramatic hit on an old target ship. 
Ukrainian defence exports fell in 2013
(IHS Jane's 360) Ukrainian defence exports declined sharply in terms of volume during 2013, with a 41% decline in the number of articles supplied. 

ASIA-PACIFIC

China withdraws oil rig from waters disputed with Vietnam, but warns it could return
(Washington Post) China said it was towing away a giant oil rig from waters disputed with Vietnam on Wednesday, ahead of the onset of the typhoon season and after finding signs of oil and gas, but insisted it stood firm on maritime claims that have sparked a bitter dispute between the neighboring countries - and warned it could be back. 
Chinese Hackers Extending Reach to Smaller U.S. Agencies, Officials Say
(New York Times) After years of cyberattacks on the networks of high-profile government targets like the Pentagon, Chinese hackers appear to have turned their attention to far more obscure federal agencies. 
Philippines Typhoon Kills at Least Four, Spares Manila
(Wall Street Journal) Typhoon Rammasun killed at least four people but largely spared Manila serious damage as it made its way from the eastern seaboard of the Philippines to the west of the capital on Wednesday. 
South Korea Military Says Shooter Felt Ostracized
(Wall Street Journal) A South Korean sergeant who killed five of his comrades last month had felt ostracized for years and began his shooting rampage after seeing derogatory cartoons of himself that had been drawn by his colleagues, the military said on Tuesday. 

AFRICA

Amid new fighting, Libyan government considers requesting international troops
(CNN) Fighting continued Monday as rival Libyan militias battled for Tripoli International Airport and the interim government said it was considering asking for international military help. 
French soldier killed in Mali suicide bombing
(Reuters) A French soldier was killed in a suicide bombing in northern Mali, where local and foreign troops have struggled to restore order after quelling an Islamist insurgency last year, officials said. 
Boko Haram Killed 2,053 Civilians in Nigeria This Year
(Bloomberg) The Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram killed at least 2,053 civilians in the first six months of this year in an increasing number of attacks that may constitute crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said. 
Hundreds arrested in Somalia security sweep
(Associated Press) More than 200 suspects were arrested Tuesday in a security sweep aimed at stemming a wave of militant attacks in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, said a senior police official. 

THE AMERICAS

Pentagon expands training of Mexican military
(USA Today) The United States is quietly expanding its training of Mexico's armed forces, helping to reverse decades of mistrust that made Mexico's military reluctant to cooperate with its northern neighbor. 
Canadian ship called home for misconduct at RIMPAC Naval Exercise
(Washington Post) It looks like a Canadian coastal defense vessel, the HMCS Whitehorse, might be changing its name to Darkhorse. 

COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS

The Future of Warfare: Small, Many, Smart vs. Few and Exquisite?
(T.X. Hammes in War on the Rocks) In the 1970s, faced with the USSR's overwhelming superiority in numbers, the Department of Defense decided to compensate by focusing on high technology platforms. This led to the highly successful F-15, F-16, F-18, Abrams tanks, and Bradley fighting vehicles.  
After the Afghan Surge: Rapid Exit or Better Peace?
(Joseph J. Collins in Small Wars Journal) In his first year in office, President Obama inherited a war in Afghanistan on the brink of failure. 
Climbing the Cellar Stairs or How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Status Quo
(Peter J. Munson in War on the Rocks) I spent the better part of the last decade trying to understand why our military bureaucracy was so dysfunctional. 
Putin's Double Game in Ukraine
(David Rohde in The Atlantic) As fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine, signs are emerging that Russian President Vladimir Putin has adopted a twin strategy: pledge his willingness to support a negotiated settlement, but continue funneling arms to separatist rebels. 
Libya: Hifter's Stalled Anti-ISlamist Campaign
(Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Oren Adaki and Nathaniel Barr in War on the Rocks) This article examines the short history of Hifter's campaign, then analyzes strategic locations and neighborhoods in Benghazi that appear to be of key importance to the fighting. 




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