Monday, July 30, 2012

Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- July 30, 2012



Inside Aleppo: Rebels Repulse Syrian Tanks, Civilians Dodge Shells -- Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor

Monitor reporter Scott Peterson reports from the Aleppo neighborhood of Salaheddin that the rebels are impeding the Syrian Army's ground progress, pushing them to use more deadly tactics.

When the Syrian government launched its assault on Aleppo's rebel-held enclave of Salaheddin at dawn July 28, rebel fighter Abu Omar had no idea that he would soon make his first kill – as he put it – in the name of freedom.

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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials

Is Assad Carving Out A Haven For Syria's Alawites? -- Peter Kenyon, NPR

A principled approach is needed in Syria -- David L. Phillips, Boston Globe

Beijing Crosses a Line -- Michael Auslin, Wall Street Journal

In Chinese Politics, a Fall—and a Rise
-- Bob Davis, Wall Street Journal

What China’s Leaders Fear Most
-- Minxin Pei, The Diplomat

North Korea: We’re Not Changing! -- Evan Ramstad, Wall Street Journal

North Korea’s extreme makeover -- Blaine Harden, Gulf News

Afghan war: Who's in charge, again? -- Tom A. Peter, Christian Science Monitor

Zimbabwe’s military men will not return to their barracks soon -- Dianna Games, Business Day

Opposition Pushes Putin's Panic Button -- Richard Lourie, The Moscow Times

A heavy hand in Russia -- Washington Post editorial

Corruption and Nepotism Haunt Southern Europe -- Hans-Jürgen Schlamp, Spiegel Online

Political Bankruptcy in Madrid Adds to Woes -- Erich Follath and Helene Zuber, Spiegel Online

Does it Matter When Obama Got Bin Laden? -- Alana Goodman, Commentary

How much cyber security is enough? Companies wary as Senate weighs bill. -- Mark Clayton, Christian Science Monitor

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