It was a night of high drama, after a tense pre-election period that often descended into violence. By the end of it, Greek voters had narrowly given the pro-bailout forces one last stab at salvaging the adjustment program with Greece’s creditors and avoiding a disastrous exit from the euro. This has bought the country some […]
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Will Greece Drop the Mic?
The country’s elections on Sunday amount to a referendum on austerity—and could lead to an exit from the euro.
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Europe’s Tragic Farce
The continent’s leaders are repeating their mistakes with Spain.
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Structurally Flawed
A face-off over the legality of Israeli settlement has left Benjamin Netanyahu weaker.
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Germany’s Tightrope Act
Chancellor Angela Merkel risks tearing the eurozone apart by trying to impose austerity on the rest of Europe.
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The Austerity Experiment
Was cutting back the wrong cure? Or did Greece fail to follow the recipe?
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A Tough Choice for Mexico
The country’s presidential elections are a referendum on the drug war.
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Actually, it’s Greece’s Election
Don’t frame the June 17 elections as a referendum on eurozone policies.
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The Issue Europe Won’t Face
As eurozone leaders clash over how to stave off a catastrophe, the deeper cause of its problems escapes discussion.
