Posts From Robert Ledger
Europe
Politics
EU stands by as Macedonia falls into crisis
The small Balkan country of Macedonia has made solid economic progress in the last few years and appears to be an ideal candidate for accession to the EU. But a
Europe
Politics
Thessaloniki offers glimmer of hope for Greek reform
Over the last six years of turmoil in Greece a discourse has concentrated on the essentially corrupt nature of the Greek state and the near impossibility of reform. Since 2010, Thessaloniki
Europe
Security
Status quo in Azerbaijan election, but future less certain
Azerbaijan’s economy has grown spectacularly over the last 15 years, due to an abundance of fossil fuels in the Caspian Sea. Elections on November 1st appeared to show continuity but the
