Governmentality and coalition dynamics
by Michel Foucault’s ‘governmentality’ concept has to do with the overarching ‘problem of government’ – that is, ‘how to govern oneself, how to be governed, by …
Political parties and the ideology of getting things done
On the final stretch towards the end of the painstaking process of memorandum negotiations, Greek politicians need to look ahead; with perseverance, inspiration and efficiency.
Greece ahead: 12 policy pointers
The following points represent thoughts generated throughout the crisis years. They are common-sense pointers about Greece inspired by long-standing distortions and problems linked with structural weaknesses and old fashioned mentality.
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How to be [centre] right
Opinion polls present provisional president Evangelos Meimarakis as a frontrunner, followed by Apostolos Tzitzikostas and Kyriakos Mitsotakis who are fighting a close battle. However, last minute surprises should not be dismissed as a possibility.
10 things government should do to survive
During the pre-election period, Alexis Tsipras and SYRIZA rhetoric claimed for the development of a ‘parallel’ government programme that would run simultaneously with the implementation of the bailout agreement.
National Elections 2015b: Alexis T. and the youth
Alexis Tsipras (not SYRIZA) is credited with the election success. His personal appeal has climaxed in the Referendum (61.3%) to be severely tested in the …
Everyday Politics: The Professional
Being a successful and cunning businessperson does not necessarily mean that one is a professional. Why’s that? Because what’s good for a moneymaker may not …
Everyday politics; the Voter
It is not unusual for Greeks to consider elections always around the corner. It is not only in their nature to view politics as a …
Everyday Politics: The Citizen
Being Greek was always associated with some kind of blessedness, at least for the locals. Inspired by their Ancient self, Greeks continue to believe that …
The Common Sense List
After five years of austerity and a humanitarian drama that ranged from loss of lifestyle to real poverty, it is high time for what some …