My emphasis in the original post on the predicament of independent opposition stands, but I felt compelled to say more about the context of the second wave of..
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The Predicament of Independent Opposition (Part 2)
In part I, here, the three waves of political liberalization in Syria were listed, but only the first was discussed. The second wave, L 1.2, is discussed belo..
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The Predicament of Independent Opposition (Part 1)
In Sunday`s New York Times article on Syria (August 30, 2010) , “Doors Start to Open for Activists in Syria,” we hear of a mix of ch..