People walk by a shop offering discounts in Athens. Greece "is close" to a critical debt writedown with private creditors, its prime minister said Monday, before adding that abandoning the euro was "not an option" for the crisis-hit eurozone member.
Foreign Policy: 5 Easy Solutions To The Greek Crisis
()The hardest thing about fixing the Greek debt crisis isn't figuring out what to do — it's getting politicians to sign on. Daniel Altman of Foreign Policy has five ways to help Greece's economy out. Now if only the governments would listen to him.
Weekly Standard: Stimulus? What Stimulus? ()
May 18, 2012 Amidst much talk about the world's economy — JP Morgan's losses, the Greek debt crisis — there's been little discussion of the economic stimulus passed by President Obama's administration. Jeffrey H. Anderson of The Weekly Standard says it's because there's not much to brag about.
Foreign Policy: Germany, It's Time For You To Go()
May 17, 2012 As the financial situation in Europe gets worse, some experts have begun discussing the possibility of a Greek exit from the Euro. There's even a word for it — "Grexit." But Clyde Prestowitz of Foreign Policy argues that it's Germany, not Greece, who should consider making an exit.
The Nation: Where's The DNC In Wisconsin?()
May 17, 2012 The Wisconsin recall election is heating up. John Nichols of The Nation argues that the RNC is putting more effort into the race than the DNC is — and that failure to recall the Wisconsin governor would be disastrous for Democrats.
Weekly Standard: Yes, There Are Jobs In Wisconsin()
May 17, 2012 One of the issues in the election to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been the number of jobs in that state — Democrats claim the number has fallen, the GOP says it has grown. John McCormack of The Weekly Standard looks at a new report which says the state gained more than 30,000 since Walker took office.
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The American Way: Winners And Losers, And No Ties()
May 16, 2012 It's not whether you win or lose — it's how you play the game. But Frank Deford says its downright un-American to have a tie in sports.
Foreign Policy: Who Has The Better Inaugural Bling? ()
May 16, 2012 Two European leaders were sworn in as president this month — Francois Hollande of France, and Vladimir Putin of Russia. Foreign Policy takes a look at both celebrations and compares the pomp and circumstance.
The Nation: Obama Must Hold The Banks Accountable()
May 16, 2012 In the run-up to the 2012 election, rhetoric on the Democratic side seems to have taken on a populist edge. But Ari Berman of The Nation argues that the president can't raise money from Wall Street, and criticize it at the same time. He must make a choice.
Weekly Standard: Obama's JPMorgan Account()
May 16, 2012 Last week JPMorgan announced that it had lost $2 billion. President Obama said that the loss validates his administration's policies, but he has also praised the bank's head, Jamie Dimon. Daniel Halper of The Weekly Standard knows of one reason that Obama might not be quick to criticize the bank.
New Republic: How Merkel Learned To Love Power()
May 15, 2012 As an economic crisis looms in Europe, most of the world has looked to Germany to lead the rest of the EU through the tough times. Harold James of The New Republic argues that the German people, and their leader, have become more and more comfortable with this kind of power.
Foreign Policy: Is A Greek Exit From The EU Possible?()
May 15, 2012 Remember when breaking up the eurozone was unthinkable? Uri Friedman of Foreign Policy has noticed several European officials who have "crossed the rubicon" and started discussing the possibility of a Greek exit, or, a Grexit.
The Nation: Who Will Avert A Euro Collapse?()
May 15, 2012 The demise of "Merkozy" and the election of Francois Hollande in France has many in the EU wondering about the future of austerity. Andy Robinson of The Nation argues that after the latest round of European elections, power does not lie with the traditional leaders of Europe.
