Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- July 3, 2013



Mohammed Morsi's Rule In Egypt Spirals To Spectacular End -- National Journal

Mohammed Morsi is no longer the president of Egypt, the military announced on Wednesday.

General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the head of Egypt's military, made the announcement standing in front of religious and military leaders. The military will suspend the country's constitution "provisionally."

Until the next presidential election, the chief justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court will have the power of the presidency. Sisi said a national dialogue was rejected by Morsi, which eventually lead to his downfall.

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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials

Egypt's generals depose Morsi, Egypt remains divided -- Dan Murphy, Christian Science Monitor

In Egypt, get ready for extremist backlash -- Mohammed Ayoob, Special to CNN

Time running out to aid Syria’s rebels -- Charles Dunne, Special to CNN

Turkey stands at the crossroads. Will it opt for democracy? -- Elif Shafak, The Guardian

Why Iran looks set to lighten up under Rohani -- Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor

Stall warning for China’s soaring economy -- Martin Wolf, Irish Times

Can China reform? -- Global Public Square staff

Worried Philippines invite back the Americans they kicked out -- Matt Gurney, National Post

Australia’s Next Prime Minister? An Interview with Tony Abbott -- World Affairs

Russia Builds Missile Defense It Would Deny U.S. -- IBD Editorial

Europe's Truth -- Roger Cohen, new York Times

Gentlemen, Calm Yourselves: When it comes to spouting hypocrisy about the NSA’s spying, the Europeans have no equals. -- Denis Macshane, Foreign Policy

Will U.S. Choose the Right Side in the Eastern Mediterranean? -- Seth Cropsey, Real Clear World

Egypt, Brazil, Turkey: without politics, protest is at the mercy of the elites -- Seumas Milne, The Guardian

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