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Posts by Nick Malkoutzis
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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 (413), Greece (527)
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 (413), Greece (527)
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 (413), Economy (348), Greece (527)
Greece a gateway and scapegoat in EU's refugee crisis
Greece activated last Thursday the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, agreed to allow Frontex to operate on its border with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) and triggered the Rapid Border Intervention Teams (RABIT) mechanism for help with Aegean patrols.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Europe (296), Politics (413), Society (150), Greece (527)
On the road to realpolitik with Alexis Tsipras at the wheel
In July 2014, Alexis Tsipras took part in a demonstration against the Israeli bombing of the Gaza strip and, wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh, spoke to TV cameras about the “brutality” being inflicted on civilians.
Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
Categories: Politics (413), Greece (527)