Greece

Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate

Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate

The party is deeply rooted in the political culture of Greece.

Mar 25, 2015 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus

What’s Next for Greece? Debating Syriza’s Options

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

After Last Week’s Deal With the Troika, What’s Next for Syriza?

After Last Week’s Deal With the Troika, What’s Next for Syriza? After Last Week’s Deal With the Troika, What’s Next for Syriza?

Negotiations will rumble on, but the concessions Greece has already won could change the future of the eurozone.

Mar 4, 2015 / Feature / Maria Margaronis

How Greece Put an Anti-Austerity, Anti-Capitalist Party in Power

How Greece Put an Anti-Austerity, Anti-Capitalist Party in Power How Greece Put an Anti-Austerity, Anti-Capitalist Party in Power

Syriza and its allies responded to crisis in a way no one could have imagined. Will it work?

Feb 18, 2015 / Feature / Sarah Leonard

The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts

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 / Maria Margaronis

The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone

The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone

Greece’s new finance minister has studied a huge, functioning economy in incredible detail already—through an online multiplayer videogame.

Feb 12, 2015 / Helen Lewis

Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece

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 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe

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 / Maria Margaronis

What Does Syriza’s Victory Mean for Greece’s Immigrants?

What Does Syriza’s Victory Mean for Greece’s Immigrants? What Does Syriza’s Victory Mean for Greece’s Immigrants?

The party’s platform includes some of the most progressive immigration policies in the Eurozone—but can they make those ideas a reality?

Jan 27, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government

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

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