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Reviews


Today's Headlines and Commentary - Lawfare
News Roundup and Notes: October 20, 2015 | Just Security

Analysis


China, Russia, Iran Closing Gap with Smaller, Older U.S. Military - Washington Free Beacon

Opinions


Kurds Need More Than Arms - The New York Times
Vladimir Putin’s intervention in Syria demands a US response | Stuff.co.nz
Syria is just the beginning of Putin’s global ambitions - The Globe and Mail
West Has Lost the Right to Lecture Putin (Op-Ed) | Opinion | The Moscow Times
15 reasons why Puerto Rico should be our next state | New York Post
Kissinger: Let Russia Defeat ISIS, Its Destruction More Important Than Overthrow Of Assad

Syrian war


U.S. and Russia Agree to Regulate All Flights Over Syria - The New York Times
US and Russia sign deal to avoid Syria air incidents - BBC News
US, Russia agree to pilot safety protocols in Syria | TheHill
US, Russia Sign Memo on Air Safety in Syria
U.S., Russia Sign Deal to Minimize Air Risks in Syria
US And Russia Strike Pact On Syrian Airspace
US, Russia Sign Memorandum on Flights Over Syria
Pentagon: US and Russia sign memo to avoid air conflict over Syria – video | World news | The Guardian
US and Russia sign memo on activity...
Минобороны России и министерство обороны США подписали Меморандум о предотвращении инцидентов и обеспечении полетов авиации в ходе операций в Сирии : Министерство обороны Российской Федерации
Минобороны заявило о «рискованном» скоплении самолетов в небе над Сирией :: Политика :: РБК
За прошедшие сутки российскими летчиками выполнено 55 боевых вылетов с авиабазы «Хмеймим» по 60 объектам террористических группировок в Сирии : Министерство обороны Российской Федерации
US pilots told not to react to aggressive Russian jets - CNNPolitics.com
The Cost of Russia's War in Syria | News | The Moscow Times
Video: Russia posts Syria attack drone footage amid propaganda drive - Telegraph
Three Russians killed in Syria - World | IOL Beta
'First Russia casualties' killed fighting alongside government forces in Syria - Telegraph
Russian Embassy: No Information About Syria Deaths
Russia vs ISIS: Putin sees gains as Obama contemplates failure
Russian air strikes kill 45 in Syria, including rebel commander: monitor | Reuters
Russian Air Strikes 'Kill 45 Rebels, Civilians' In Syria
Russian Airstrikes Are Killing 1 Syrian Civilian for Every 2 Combatants - Defense One
Activists: Russian Airstrikes Have Killed Nearly 400 in Syria
Video shows Syrians near Aleppo...
Russia stepping up fight on terrorism...
What Are The U.S., Russia And Iran Doing In Syria? | Care2 Causes
Saudis Say Iranian 'Occupiers' In Syria Prevent Role In Finding Peace
New Role for General After Failure of Syria Rebel Plan - The New York Times

Russia and FSU


South Ossetia: Separatist leader Leonid Tibilov plans referendum on 'reunification' with Russia | Europe | News | The Independent
Azerbaijan Arrests Seven Security Officials

Putin


From Memory to Denial in Russia by Robert Skidelsky - Project Syndicate
Putin: 20 terror plots foiled in Russia this year
Putin: Russia Will Further Strengthen Armed Forces
Should Israel trust Vladimir Putin? | Jonathan Fenton-Harvey | The Blogs | The Times of Israel
Путин заявил о предотвращении сотрудниками ФСБ 20 терактов в этом году - Газета.Ru | Новости
Путин раскрыл планы террористов по дестабилизации целых регионов - Телеканал «Звезда»
Убежденный путинист — это даже не зомби, а гораздо хуже / Новый Регион

Dunford in Iraq


U.S. military chief: Iraq doesn't want Russian help
Joint Chiefs Chairman Arrives in Iraq to Assess Fight Against ISIS - The New York Times
Top US Military Officer Arrives for Talks in Iraq - The New York Times
Iraq Says IS Militants Driven From...
Joseph Dunford arrives for talks in Iraq, will get update on Islamic State battle - Washington Times
U.S. and Iraqi Forces Take Offensive Against ISIS on Several Fronts - The New York Times
TheUnion local.com | TheUnion.com

CIA emails


Self-proclaimed CIA director hacker says he had help, and there is more to come - CBS News
Teen who ‘hacked’ CIA director says Pentagon big is next | New York Post
John Brennan email hacked, U.S. investigates - CNNPolitics.com
Teen Who Hacked CIA Director's Email Tells How He Did It | WIRED
Teen says he hacked CIA director’s AOL account | New York Post
CIA chief's e-mail hacked, hackers with pro-Palestinian agenda claim responsibility — RT USA
cia chief emails - Google Search

Hillary


Benghazi Hearings Cancelled After Clinton Drops Out of Race - The New Yorker
Clinton, judged winner of debate, holds big national lead over Sanders - The Washington Post
Biden 2016: A Bad Idea Gets Worse - The Daily Beast
Benghazi panel outs CIA source it accused Clinton of not protecting — RT USA
Gowdy appears to accidentally release CIA source's name - POLITICO
CIA shrugs off Clinton’s “classified” email
Joe Klein Clears Hillary on Benghazi: CIA 'Should Be Able to Protect Themselves'
Conditions go from bad to worse for GOP's Benghazi Committee | MSNBC
RPT-Secret source in Hillary Clinton email was no secret - CIA | Reuters
Gowdy's pleas to keep Benghazi probe above politics have gone unheeded - Chicago Tribune

Anti-police violence


Number of police officers murdered in US last year nearly double amount of 2013, FBI statistics show | masslive.com
FBI data shows sharp increase in number of officers killed on duty - Houston Chronicle
FBI data shows sharp increase in...

Other news


Cybersecurity Firm Says Chinese Hackers Keep Attacking U.S. Companies - The New York Times
Justin Trudeau, Following in His Father’s Footsteps - The New York Times
US undercover agent jailed for six years for Silk Road Bitcoin theft - BBC News
Report: Iran Ramping Up Military Purchases from Russia, China
Dutch crime investigator charged with spying for organized criminals | intelNews.org
Journalist Who Pressed For Womens' Rights In Iraq Found Dead
Pentagon Admits Mistaken Forced Entry At Afghan Doctors' Hospital
Hungary’s Refugee-Kicking Camerawoman Could Be Headed To Russia
America at the Crossroads: Four Ways It Could Go
Russian spies in Canada: new lessons from the Gouzenko defection | CBCNews.ca Mobile
Russian mafia 'godfathers and henchmen' rounded up as footage shows armed police storm restaurant - Mirror Online

10.19.15 M


FBI investigating claim of hack on CIA director's email - CBS News
Authorities investigating possible CIA chief email hack - CNN Video
CIA Director Allegedly Used AOL Account For Work, According to Hacker | Mediaite
Someone Hacked into the CIA Director's Email?
TheUnion local.com | TheUnion.com
CIA boss John Brennan's personal email 'hacked' - BBC News
Teenager 'hacked into head of CIA's email' - Telegraph
NATO Launches Largest Military Exercise in Decade
Despite Cuts, U.S. Army Prepares for Threats in Europe - The New York Times
Beersheba shooter believed acted for new Iranian terror group Al Sabirin
‘Assad must go’: These 3 little words are huge obstacle for Obama on Syria - The Washington Post
Exclusive interview with former CIA director and retired US General David Petraeus - YouTube
FBI says 51 police officers murdered in the line of duty during 2014 - The Washington Post
Trump Is Right About 9/11 - Defense One
Before Palace Banquet for Xi Jinping, a Snub From Prince Charles - The New York Times
Putin’s Partition Plan for Syria - The New York Times

Reviews


Today's Headlines and Commentary - Lawfare
News Roundup and Notes: October 19, 2015 | Just Security
National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, October 19–23 | Just Security
What do we know about Osama bin Laden’s death? Quite a lot, actually. - The Washington Post

Syrian war


Syrian troops advance toward air base besieged by IS - The Washington Post
Syrian ground offensive advances on Aleppo under Russian cover | News | DW.COM | 19.10.2015
Syrian rebels say receive more weapons for Aleppo battle | Reuters
Putin Officials Said to Admit Real Syria Goal Is Far Broader - Bloomberg Business
Putin in Syria: Russian Air Force Working Closely With Syrian And Iranian Militaries In Attacks On Rebels
Syrian troops advance toward air base besieged by IS - Washington Times
Everyone wrote off the Syrian army. Take another look now | Voices | The Independent
US seeks talks with Russia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey on Syria – Kerry — RT News
Russia always favors Syria talks, speaker Matviyenko says | Reuters
Ъ-Новости - Россия прорабатывает предложение Джона Керри провести встречу по Сирии
Удары российской авиации изменили оперативную обстановку в Сирии
Armor: The Endless Toyota Wars
Russia to test its most advanced smart bomb in Syria: reports

Dunford in Israel


Israel, U.S. signal security ties back on track after Iran feud | Reuters
Ya'alon to visiting US military chief: Israel will defeat wave of terrorism - Arab-Israeli Conflict - Jerusalem Post

Russia


Putin’s Syria Adventure May Backfire at Home
French jet in 'dangerous' incident with Russian aircraft: Moscow | Reuters
Moscow Says French Warplane In "Dangerous" Incident With Russian Aircraft
Air Weapons: Russian Smart Bomb Shortage Revealed
Russian Economy Shows Signs of a Bottom - WSJ
МИД РФ ошибся, обвинив Францию в инциденте с самолетом Нарышкина - BBC Русская служба
Москва принесла извинения Парижу в связи с инцидентом с авиалайнером | РИА Новости
Moscow Statue Honoring Cinematic 'Thief' Is Stolen

Putin


Window on Eurasia -- New Series: Like Stalin, Putin Using a Secret Infrastructure to Maintain Power, Pavlova Says
О России для умных и серьёзных людей: Штрихи к надуманному и реальному портрету российской власти
Хотели посадок?
putin personal intelligence service - Google Search

Oil War


US Stocks Are Mixed in Midday Trading; Oil Price Falls - ABC News
Commodities - NYTimes.com
Oil nations feel the strain of Opec’s continuing price war - Telegraph
Bangkokpost.com
Oil Market Showdown: Can Russia Outlast The Saudis? | OilPrice.com
Russia: And the Danger of an Irrelevant Gas Station | Edward Goldberg

China


China still trying to hack U.S. firms despite Xi’s vow to refrain, analysts say - The Washington Post
China Continues Cyber Espionage Despite Summit Accord - Washington Free Beacon
Cybersecurity Firm Finds China Already Violated the Cyber Agreement - Fortune
China Tried To Hack American Companies Since Agreeing To Cyber Pact, Security Firm Says
China Denies Allegations Of Continued Cybertheft
China’s Xi Heads to Britain for State Visit

Hillary, emails pseudo-controversy and other factors


Letter: Why so much hate for Clinton? | TheLedger.com
Halperin: 'Let's Be Honest, a Lot of FBI Agents Don't Like the Clintons'
Congress' Benghazi probe not aimed at Clinton, lawmaker says | Reuters
Hillary Clinton Says The Benghazi Committee Has Become 'A Partisan Arm' Of The RNC | The Daily Caller
Hillary Clinton LAUGHS when Jake Tapper asks her about the FBI's investigation into her emails | Daily Mail Online
New battle over claim that Clinton mishandled CIA secrets | TheHill
CNN's Jake Tapper stumps Jeb Bush on...
CNN's Jake Tapper Exposes Republicans' Double Standard In Assigning Blame For
Hillary’s Email Troubles Are Far From Over | The XX Committee
What Could Happen to Hillary Clinton If Joe Biden Enters the Race - ABC News
91% of Obama Bundlers Haven’t Been Fundraising for Clinton

Other news


Police Seek Clues After Deadly Shooting at ZombiCon
U.N. May Recommend Decriminalizing Drug Use | TIME
UN attempt to decriminalise drugs foiled - BBC News
Police Give Description of Suspect in ZombiCon Shooting That Killed 1, Wounded 5 Others - ABC News
This Column Is Gluten-Free - The New York Times
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Car hacking bill on House committee agenda - POLITICO
Drone Close Calls Spur Government to Require Registration - ABC News
Federal regulators to require registration of recreational drones - The Washington Post

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