Posts From Stelios Papadopoulos
Despite bailout outline, creditor divisions renew the risk of a Grexit
Despite a temporary agreement on July 13th between Greece and the Troika, new divisions for a lasting deal amongst creditors present another risk for Grexit. After seven months of uncertainty
Bailout backlash: Grexit still not off the table
As the Greek parliament votes to pass its latest bailout deal, does it risk further political backlash from the public, keeping a Grexit on the table? On July 13th, after
Greece and Europe enter uncharted waters
Greece has voted “No” to its international creditors’ bailout proposal, supporting the left-wing Syriza Government in a high-stakes referendum. The Sunday poll, in which Greece voted “No” to its international
By bundling debt payments, Greece embraces a holdout strategy
The latest move by the Greek government marks a shift in the way it is dealing with international lenders. Why this is the case, however, requires an understanding of the
Is the ‘Brexit’ scenario all talk?
While independence from the EU made for a good Conservative party campaign promise, the uncertainty and economic harm of a British exit, or ‘Brexit,” make the scenario unlikely. On May
The Grexit and danger of systemic risk
The risk of Grexit continues to loom over the Eurozone. While both sides face intense internal political pressures, Eurozone leaders are unlikely to gamble with the systemic risk of a
How likely is the Greek bailout strategy to succeed?
The biggest problem facing the Eurozone may be too late to avoid: a Greek exit from the Euro. While both sides are unprepared and unwilling to accept this worst-case scenario, hope still remains
Is Greece heading towards a referendum?
Will increased tension between Greece and its creditors lead to a potentially destabilizing Greek referendum on austerity measures or membership in the euro? In a March 12 interview on Australian
Britain wins ECB battle, but has it won the war?
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) granted the UK an important victory against the European Central Bank (ECB) on March 4, with a ruling that prevents the central bank from limiting
How likely is the Greek bailout strategy to succeed?
Greece and its Eurozone partners agreed an 11th hour deal on February 20th to extend the country’s bailout for four months, setting up another potential standoff in June when a 3.5 billion
