Tag Archives: Europe

Deals are Good!

Posted on July 14, 2015 by jackgoldstone

After endless, and sometimes seemingly hopeless, negotiations, diplomats have produced two new multi-national deals:  one to keep Greece in the Euro, and the second on nuclear development in Iran. Despite enormous criticism and hand-wringing, both deals are good news for the  … Continue reading →

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And Ukraine moves closer to the edge?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by jackgoldstone

Yesterday I was able to listen to the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, at the Atlantic Council, right after he met with President Obama at the White House. Yatsenyuk projected calm and confidence — quite a feat for someone … Continue reading →

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Defusing the Crisis in Ukraine

Posted on March 4, 2014 by jackgoldstone

Vladimir Putin is a hero in much of Russia. He is the man who brought order and prosperity, fought off terrorism, and restored Russian greatness after a humiliating period of Cold War hardship and defeat followed by democratic chaos which … Continue reading →

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So glad for so little

Posted on February 17, 2014 by jackgoldstone

So this is what is has come to: anything other than outright recession is cause for rejoicing! Here is one triumphant quote: “The eurozone’s recovery has moved up a gear,” said Chris Williamson, chief economist of Markit. “Not only has … Continue reading →

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