Greece

Opinion

May 11, 2012, Douglas J. Elliott

Douglas Elliott describes the uncertainties surrounding Greece and explains why its politics are central to the difficulties of making any predictions about the future of Europe's economy. While Elliott says there is reason to be cautiously optimistic, there are too many risks to rule out a European recession.

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If Greece leaves the euro, it will also have to leave the EU.
May 21, 2012 , Domenico Lombardi, Reuters
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May 17, 2012, Daniel V. Speckhard
In the News

[The new round of problems buffeting Greece] would clearly escalate the pressure on [other struggling European] economies and increase the risk of systemic instability.
May 10, 2012 , Domenico Lombardi, Washington Post
In the News

What we've already seen in Greece, where the IMF's share dropped from 30% to 16%, will become the modus operandi for the next wave of programs. The IMF wants to mitigate the threat of excessive exposure to Europe.
May 9, 2012 , Domenico Lombardi, Wall Street Journal
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May 8, 2012, Justin Vaïsse
Opinion | Project Syndicate

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March 9, 2012, Douglas J. Elliott
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February 15, 2012, Douglas J. Elliott
Interview | Bloomberg TV

European Union Being Tested by Greek Debt Crisis

February 9, 2012, Daniel V. Speckhard
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