Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 18, 2014

President Barack Obama meets with his national security advisors in the Situation Room of the White House, Aug. 7, 2014. Credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

The Evolving Obama Doctrine: Limited Bombing Raids, Stronger Partnerships -- John T. Bennett and Paul McLeary, Defense News

WASHINGTON — Iraq again has descended into sectarian violence and political chaos. An Islamic extremist group controls more land than al-Qaida ever has. Vladimir Putin appears poised to invade eastern Ukraine.

As those global hotspots — and others, like northern Africa — all moved closer in recent weeks toward melting down, even US President Barack Obama’s supporters wondered just what he was doing about each crisis. His detractors see a second-term foreign policy in shambles — and many question whether the president known for drone strikes and brash commando raids even has much of a national security philosophy anymore.

Obama administration officials have struggled during the president’s second term to describe the boss’ foreign policy vision, and how he views the use of US military force. But in recent weeks, a series of high-profile moves — along with a few quiet ones — have begun to link the puzzle pieces of what might be called Obama’s second-term foreign policy doctrine.

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 18, 2014

US ramps up air campaign in Iraq -- The Hill

New US strikes in Iraq include land-based bombers -- AP

US Navy fighter jets ended Afghan sorties to go to Iraq -- Navy Times

UK Iraq mission no longer strictly humanitarian -- AP

NATO Commander: We Need to Be Ready for ‘Little Green Men’ -- VOA

NATO Chiefs Outline Plan for Dangerous World -- Adam O'Neal, Real Clear Defense

Ukraine factories equip Russian military despite support for rebels -- Washington Post

If India and Pakistan Went to War: 5 Weapons Pakistan Should Fear -- National Interest

Chinese Fighter Jocks Fly at Russia's Top Gun -- Real Clear Defense

China considers buying four Russian Amur-Class AIP submarines -- Want China Times

India ramps up defence along China border -- Tribune India

US welcomes start of base move on Japan's Okinawa -- BBC

South Korea, US Start Joint Military Ulchi Freedom Guardian Drill – Agency -- RIA Novosti

NAVSEA: North Dakota Attack Boat Investigation Complete -- USNI

Navy Outfits Sailors on Destroyers with Tablets -- Defense Tech

Navy drone flies alongside fighter jets -- Stars and Stripes/Virginia Pilot

Army: DCGS Competition Planned for 2016 -- DoD Buzz

Pentagon Taps Crowdsourcing to Chart Future Threats -- Mark Thompson, Tme

U.S. firm helped the spyware industry build a potent digital weapon for sale overseas -- Washington Post

The Pentagon Wants You to Help Them Find the Next Pandemic -- Patrick Tucker, Defense One

Army’s Bowe Bergdahl investigation is now in its final stage -- AP

Army extends Bergdahl probe -- The Hill

Ferguson: How Pentagon’s '1033 program' helped militarize small-town police (+video) -- Linda Feldmann, CSM

Seven pieces of military equipment the Pentagon is giving to local police -- The Hill

Congress to Review Military Equipment Sent to Police -- DoD Buzz

NATO-based nuclear weapons are an advantage in a dangerous world -- Brent Scowcroft, Stephen J. Hadley and Franklin Miller, Washington Post