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Greece's Uncertain Fate

The question isn't whether Greece will abandon the euro. It's whether Greece will be forced to abandon the euro—and what the fallout would be.

A New Greek Tragedy: Exit From The Euro?

Athens falters. Berlin rises. And Europe may never look the same.

Hard Times for Loyal Opposition

Overall, it was not a good week for democracy.

U.S. Debt and the French Connection

Rejecting austerity and falling into their old ways may ruin France and Greece. If we are not careful, America will follow suit.

Good Policy and Bad Politics

European voters moved the economic debate in the right direction, even if they did so for the wrong reasons.

The Euro-Exit Taboo

What the experiences of Argentina and Latvia tell us about the future of Europe.

A Singular Empire

In his excellent study of the Roman Empire, Greg Woolf provides sharp insights while wisely avoiding simplistic comparisons, instead mixing a broad perspective with telling details to provide a fascinating picture of the empire par excellence.

Europe's Problem Is the Euro

Why Germany deserves some of the blame for Europe's economic crisis.

Technocracy and Political Cop-Outs

Is government by experts preferable to government by politicians?

Is Italy the Next To Fall?

Italy’s problems go beyond a single man or the immediate financial crisis. Quite simply, the government cannot govern.

Greece's Default Dilemma

Why an Argentine-style default could destroy Greece.

Goodbye, Greece—and Goodbye, Europe?

European unity is starting to look like a poisoned chalice

Somewhere, beyond the Sea

From Carthage to Bosnia, Persia to Palestine, tales of warfare and hubris, excess and murder line the Mediterranean. David Abulafia proffers up a sweeping narrative steeped in culture, commerce and the struggle for dominance on the Great Sea.

ETA Gives Up Terrorism

The Basque separatist group has renounced terrorist operations. This is as close to a victory as counterterrorism gets.

When Allies Quarrel, America Gets a Headache

Turkey is America's NATO partner. Israel is its favorite ally. Which will the U.S. choose to protect?

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May 25, 2012