Seems that Mr. Wohlforth is a bit bias in his article.  But it is just an opinion piece.  That said take the things he heaps accolades upon, like "journalistic independence" and unbiased reporting and you have a more clear idea of why ADN is where it is now.  It has met none of those goals.  Substitute ADN for where he bashes the Times and the picture even becomes more clear.  ADN has morphed into all those bad things he blames the Times for.  But, it is just an opinion piece.