Thursday, August 29, 2013

Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- August 29, 2013



US, British Lawmakers Try To Slow The March Toward Syria Strike -- Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor

US and British lawmakers, stunned by the speed at which their leaders rallied for a Syria strike, demanded a say in decisions on intervention.

This week’s drumbeat toward Western action in response to Syria’s alleged use of chemical weapons is slowing its tempo as politicians in Britain and the US demand a say in how the countries respond.

After days of headlines like, “US and Allies Prepare for Action in Syria,” “Military strikes on Syria 'as early as Thursday,' US officials say,” and “US military "ready" to attack Syria, Hagel says,” the international community may be hedging its bets.

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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials

Syria: Hit him hard -- The Economist

Imminent U.S. strike on Syria could draw nation into civil war -- Ernesto LondoƱo and Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post

Has Russia done all it will for Syria? -- Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor

The west is playing in to Moscow’s hands on Syria -- Georgy Mirsky, Financial Times

Analysts: Retaliation threats from Syria, Iran should be believed -- UPI

What Will the Syria Strikes Accomplish? -- Max Boot, Commentary

In Syria, U.S. credibility is at stake -- David Ignatius, Washington Post

Obama, don't rush into war in Syria -- Rand Paul, Special to CNN

Tough times for Hezbollah -- Matthew Levitt, Special to National Post

The Israeli Spring: Israel’s enemies are doing more damage to each other than Israel ever could. -- Victor Davis Hanson, NRO

Israel-Palestine: What could a Coalition Government change? -- Marty Harris, The Interpreter

Why Do Some Chinese People Hate Japan? -- Quora Contributor, Slate

The India of 2013 is not the India of 1991 -- M. K. Venu, The Hindu

The Asian Crisis Versus The Euro Crisis -- Paul Krugman, New York Times

Pakistan: Bloodbath on Death Row? -- Taha Siddiqui, The Diplomat

Indonesia wants gunships for WHAT? -- Sam Roggeveen, Interpreter

The FBI and the War on the NYPD and Counter-Terrorism -- Jonathan S. Tobin, Commentary

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