Wednesday morning roundup

In the interest of balance, I'm leaning toward backing off the "how f*ed up is India" stories, but there are just so many of them.

Syrian Kurds are not pro-regime.

Egypt as Exhibit A: elections do not a democracy make.

In Venezuela, life imitates literary style.

Is outlining counterproductive unless you do it after you've drafted?

Listen to yourself before making a commitment.