Where Do Hong Kong's Protests Go From Here?

With new protests and potential violence in Hong Kong a distinct possibility in the weeks ahead, the city's police force is striving to stay a step ahead of its competition. At present, the situation on the street remains volatile, as protesters plan new rounds of industrial strikes and class boycotts and the police prepare for a harsher crackdown with advanced equipment, including water cannon. At the same time, Hong Kong's authorities have been in discussion about making a final roll of the dice -- a far-reaching emergency ordinance that would further restrict people's ability to protest -- in an effort to head off the nuclear solution: direct intervention by Beijing....