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Posts by Nick Malkoutzis
Search for solutions, not scapegoats in EU's refugee crisis
For some years now, and especially over the last 12 months, Greece has acted as Europe’s lifeguard, first aid provider and gravedigger. It seems, though, that the strain of the refugee crisis means Greece’s European partners also want it to serve as a prison warden.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (119), Greece (260)
One year of SYRIZA
Looking back on it, there was strong evidence to believe one year ago that SYRIZA was doomed from the start.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (171), Greece (260)
![Photo by Myrto Papadopoulos (www.myrtopapadopoulos.com]](resources/toolip/img-thumb/2013/11/13/syrizaflags_1000_myrto_1211-large.jpg "Photo by Myrto Papadopoulos (www.myrtopapadopoulos.com]")
SYRIZA's long, slow march
If it could monetise its chutzpah, the current Greek government would be well on its way to solving the country’s economic problems.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (171), Greece (260)
Holding out for a (reformist) hero
Since the start of the Greek crisis, many international commentators (as well as locals) have been holding out hope that a reformist white knight would emerge from the political morass and ride to Greece’s rescue. Reality, though, has been equally consistent in shattering their illusions.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (171), Greece (260)
Greece and the IMF: An everlasting love-hate relationship
There are probably a number of officials in European capitals, and perhaps Washington, who have been scratching their heads over the past few days after the Greek government indicated that it would prefer the International Monetary Fund not to be involved in the country’s bailout.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (171), Economy (169), Greece (260)