Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- June 14, 2011



Fools Rush Into Tripoli -- Doug Bandow, National Interest

The ongoing war in Libya is not so much watching a train wreck, which can be serious, as viewing a rickshaw mishap. The participants might suffer some discomfort, but no lasting harm.

Every American president seems to start at least one war. George W. Bush initiated two conflicts. He was ill informed, impetuous, and foolish. The casualties and costs of his actions were catastrophic. But he addressed significant issues.

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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editors

Assad Stands Alone -- Henri J. Barkey, National Interest

Why Syria will get away with it -- Gideon Rachman, Business Spectator/Financial Times

Pakistan's double game. How US must play its cards
-- Michael Walsh, New York Post

Why Pakistan’s Ship Is Sinking -- Arif Rafiq, The Diplomat

Attacks on Christians: Can Egypt Deal with Extremist Mobs? -- Abigail Hauslohner, Time

Reading Turkey’s Vote
-- New York Times editorial

Prince of the Wagging Finger (Saudi - U.S. Relations) -- Richard Cohen, Real Clear World/Washington Post

Iran Without Nukes -- Roger Cohen, New York Times

The Economic Impact of the Arab Spring on the Region -- Nehad Ismail, Global Arab Network

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