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J N Couvas is an academic, journalist, and an international corporate and political adviser, specialising in Middle East and Balkan affairs. He teaches international strategy and executive leadership at universities in the region.
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Tuesday, January 2, 2018
EU Leaders Jockeying for a Place in History! Analysis of the current mindset of major European political leaders on EU's future shape. The idea of a United States of Europe does not sell very well.
Tuesday, January 2, 2018EU Leaders Jockeying for a Place in History! Analysis of the current mindset of major European political leaders on EU's future shape. The idea of a United States of Europe does not sell very well.
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
Grexit (1): A year after the 13 July EuroSummit, the nightmare goes on A review of the Greek political and economic situation a year after the signature of the bailout agreement with the European Union. Unemployment is still out of control, while the young educated cadres are fleeing the country.
Thursday, July 14, 2016Grexit (1): A year after the 13 July EuroSummit, the nightmare goes on A review of the Greek political and economic situation a year after the signature of the bailout agreement with the European Union. Unemployment is still out of control, while the young educated cadres are fleeing the country.
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
Grexit (2): Austerity, poverty and morosity persist, as brains flee the country Second part of the article on the firs anniversary of the Greek bailout deal, reached on 13 July 2015 between the country's prime minister and the European Council. In this par the progress made in Greece's economy is analysed wit the latest data.
Series: Grexit Euro Crisis (1 Articles, 998 views)
Thursday, July 14, 2016Grexit (2): Austerity, poverty and morosity persist, as brains flee the country Second part of the article on the firs anniversary of the Greek bailout deal, reached on 13 July 2015 between the country's prime minister and the European Council. In this par the progress made in Greece's economy is analysed wit the latest data.
Series: Grexit Euro Crisis (1 Articles, 998 views)
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Thursday, July 7, 2016
Born on a 6th of July! First anniversary of the Greek referendum on the Euro, 5 July 2015. Democracy worked in theory, but not in practice.
Thursday, July 7, 2016Born on a 6th of July! First anniversary of the Greek referendum on the Euro, 5 July 2015. Democracy worked in theory, but not in practice.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Independence Day Fireworks on Both Shores of the Atlantic Commentary on Brexit in the light of 'Independence' from a greater power, and on the unique character of political thinking in UK and EU politics.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016Independence Day Fireworks on Both Shores of the Atlantic Commentary on Brexit in the light of 'Independence' from a greater power, and on the unique character of political thinking in UK and EU politics.
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Saturday, March 12, 2016
EU Migration Deal: A Camel, Not a Horse Analysis of the recent extraordinary summit between the European Council and Turkey on the migration crisis, and commentary on the flaws of the plan devised by the German chancellor to rush into a short-term solution that ignores the interests of the smaller EU states.
Saturday, March 12, 2016EU Migration Deal: A Camel, Not a Horse Analysis of the recent extraordinary summit between the European Council and Turkey on the migration crisis, and commentary on the flaws of the plan devised by the German chancellor to rush into a short-term solution that ignores the interests of the smaller EU states.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Turkey: Already preparing for the playoffs Analysis of the general elections of June 7 2015 in Turkey and outlook for further developments, in light of lack of majority by any party. Emphasis of the entry to the Turkish parliament of a Kurdish party--a first in the country's history.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015Turkey: Already preparing for the playoffs Analysis of the general elections of June 7 2015 in Turkey and outlook for further developments, in light of lack of majority by any party. Emphasis of the entry to the Turkish parliament of a Kurdish party--a first in the country's history.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Winds of War and Trade-offs The recent, and ongoing, tension in the relations between Turkey and Israel appears to signal a shift of loyalties by Ankara, and the beginning of an emancipation process from the US and the EU. It may, however, be the top of the iceberg of a deeper transformation in the Middle East, on the eve of a new multifront conflict in the area.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010Winds of War and Trade-offs The recent, and ongoing, tension in the relations between Turkey and Israel appears to signal a shift of loyalties by Ankara, and the beginning of an emancipation process from the US and the EU. It may, however, be the top of the iceberg of a deeper transformation in the Middle East, on the eve of a new multifront conflict in the area.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
CLIMATE : - Industrialized countries lead us to disastrous future-, says Oxfam Controversy between the World Bank andf Civil Society organizations over the financing of the climate change programs in the developing countries.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009CLIMATE : - Industrialized countries lead us to disastrous future-, says Oxfam Controversy between the World Bank andf Civil Society organizations over the financing of the climate change programs in the developing countries.
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Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Headscarf Strikes Back The ruling Jusdtice and Development (AK) Party has initiated a parliamentary procedure to amend the Constitution in view of lifting the ban of the headscarf in universities, imposed in the 1980s. The move is viewed by secularists as the prelude of a plan by pro-Islam AKP to lead in the longer term the country to an Iran-like regime.
Thursday, February 7, 2008The Headscarf Strikes Back The ruling Jusdtice and Development (AK) Party has initiated a parliamentary procedure to amend the Constitution in view of lifting the ban of the headscarf in universities, imposed in the 1980s. The move is viewed by secularists as the prelude of a plan by pro-Islam AKP to lead in the longer term the country to an Iran-like regime.
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Monday, July 24, 2006
Bibi Vigilante In a recent tv broadcast political analysis, Mr. Netanyahu affirmed his conviction that any civilized country should become a Vigilante to protect its interests. But is he on the same frequency with Israel's closest allies?
Monday, July 24, 2006Bibi Vigilante In a recent tv broadcast political analysis, Mr. Netanyahu affirmed his conviction that any civilized country should become a Vigilante to protect its interests. But is he on the same frequency with Israel's closest allies?
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Sunday, July 23, 2006
Billet Doux for Jacques Chirac France has had in recent years no significant involvement in international affairs outside of Africa. The author humoristically proposes a new role for Mr. Chirac's nation, which remains a Great, albeit silent, Power.
Sunday, July 23, 2006Billet Doux for Jacques Chirac France has had in recent years no significant involvement in international affairs outside of Africa. The author humoristically proposes a new role for Mr. Chirac's nation, which remains a Great, albeit silent, Power.
