What’s Next for Greece? Debating Syriza’s Options What’s Next for Greece? Debating Syriza’s Options
A reading list on the future of austerity in Greece, Europe and beyond.
Mar 24, 2015 / Joanne Landy and Thomas Harrison
Letter From Berlin: Why Are the Germans So Hell-Bent on Austerity? Letter From Berlin: Why Are the Germans So Hell-Bent on Austerity?
If Germany doesn’t loosen up, the euro might not survive.
Mar 12, 2015 / Paul Hockenos
Turning the European Debt Myth Upside Down Turning the European Debt Myth Upside Down
The debt crisis has little to do with poor budgeting and everything to do with crony capitalism.
Mar 4, 2015 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus
The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts
The Syriza coalition is not just pushing for a better deal—it is saying no to a self-destructive game.
Feb 12, 2015 / Blog / Maria Margaronis
Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece
Syriza’s election in Greece represents an opportunity for the rest of Europe to turn away from brutal austerity—but will they take it?
Feb 3, 2015 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe
The election was a triumph for anti-austerity politics and a rejection of corruption. Now comes the hard part.
Jan 29, 2015 / Editorial / Maria Margaronis
Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government
The Syriza party is poised to win Greece’s snap elections on an anti-austerity platform.
Jan 21, 2015 / Feature / Dimitris Bounias
Can Podemos Win in Spain? Can Podemos Win in Spain?
Just a year after its founding, it’s the country’s leading party.
Jan 14, 2015 / Feature / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control
Yes, the fight for control of the Senate matters. But so do the gubernatorial races.
Nov 4, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Their Brand Is Crisis: For Austerity Hawks, Good News Must Still Be Bad News Their Brand Is Crisis: For Austerity Hawks, Good News Must Still Be Bad News
Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on how austerity hawks are in perpetual debt crisis mode, despite all evidence to the contrary.
Sep 22, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson