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Europe
The History of a Dangerous Idea: Mark Blyth Talks Austerity, Greece and the Global Economic Crisis
Economist and author Mark Blyth traces historical origins of austerity as an economic idea and the catastrophe of attempts to enforce it.
Germany’s Unpaid Debt to Greece: Economist Albrecht Ritschl on WWII Reparations That Never Were
Albrecht Ritschl, professor of economic history, discusses Germany's unpaid war debts and reparations to Greece from World War II.
The European Conundrum: Stagnation, Massive Unemployment and Rising Debt – Despite Austerity
Europe is the sick man of the global economy once again.
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Germany Leaves the Euro Zone, and the Problem Is?
If Germany left the euro zone, the problems of the other countries would be largely over.
European Privacy in the Age of Snowden: We Need a Debate About What Intelligence Agencies Are Doing
Amy Goodman looks at the impact his leaks have had on the debate over online privacy in Europe.
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The Eurozone, Back in Crisis
Europe has surprised many people, myself included, with its resilience.
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How Soccer Club Owners Have Become Kingmakers in Greek Politics
Greece, the land of mystical beauty and tzatziki dips, is also home to some of the worst corruption in Europe.
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The Evaporation of Democracy
Popular control over decisions that affect people's freedom and well-being is becoming increasingly weaker.
Henry Giroux on the Rise of Neoliberalism
Neoliberalism is the antithesis of real democracy because it feeds on inequality; it feeds on privilege, it feeds on massive divisiveness, and it feeds on a theater of cruelty.
Spanish Independence Movements and the Recolonization of Southern Europe
Sister Teresa Forcades discusses Spanish debt, movements for independence and Pope Francis.