Friday, December 6, 2013

Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials -- December 6, 2013



A Tribute to Nelson Mandela by Pulitzer Winner David Turnley -- David Turnley, Time

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Turnley spent 28 years photographing South Africa’s struggles of apartheid. Having documented the life of Nelson Mandela and his people, Turnley reflects for LightBox on his memories of Mandela on the day of his release from prison.

I go to sleep early on Feb. 10, 1990, as the next day will be one of the most important historic days of my career. I receive a call from a dear friend and photojournalist colleague. He tells me that he is sorry to inform me but the South African photographers association has decided to make Nelson Mandela’s release from prison a pool event and that only five photographers would be allowed in front of the prison. I respond that, respectfully, I can guarantee him that I would be the next morning in front of that prison — this was a moment of importance for the whole world to see.

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Commentaries, Opinions, And Editorials

Nelson Mandela's legacy: The world remembers -- Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor

Nelson Mandela Was Undeniably Great But He Doesn’t Need a Halo -- Michael Moynihan, Daily Beast

The Economist looks at the life and times of Nelson Mandela -- The Economist

Iran takes charm offensive to the Gulf -- James Reynolds, BBC

Reasons for Optimism in Iran -- Jeffrey Goldberg, Bloomberg

America's unlearned lessons in Syria: Afghanistan all over again -- Michael Young, NOW

Why Should Anyone Believe Kerry? -- Jonathan S. Tobin, Commentary

China seeks to regain its historic role as the dominant power in the western Pacific. -- Jim Talent, NRO

France in the Central African Republic is latest use of 'Hollande doctrine' -- Simon Tisdall, The Guardian

Central African Republic: French Intervention Risky for Hollande -- Stefan Simons, Spiegel Online

France Under Hollande: Europe’s Next Big Headache -- Michael Schuman, Time

In Kiev, High Stakes for Democracy -- Chrystia Freeland, New York Times

Calm Down About Ukraine -- Matthew Rojansky, National Interest

Will the Winter Olympics be safe in Sochi? -- Ekaterina Sokirianskaia, New York Times

Why Greece Will Leave the Euro -- Desmond Lachman, The American

Behind the World Cup: Brazil's Crumbling Football Dream -- Jens Gluesing, Spiegel Online

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