Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Monday 5 January 2015

GREXIT GRUMBLINGS

Germany Open to Possible Greek Euro Zone Exit

There was a time when Germany feared the consequences were Greece to leave the euro zone. Now, though, with Greek elections approaching, Chancellor Angela Merkel is willing to accept a "Grexit" should a new leftist government in Athens demand concessions.

GREEK ROULETTE

What Would Syriza's Victory Mean for Europe?

Greek Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras has many observers across Europe scratching their heads. What does the head of the radical left party, who may become Greece's next prime minister, really want -the euro or the drachma?

OBAMA ENVOY JOHN ALLEN

No 'Short-Term Solutions' for Stopping Islamic State

In an interview, US General John Allen, Washington's special envoy for countering the Islamic State, discusses why he believes the recent military campaign has reversed the terrorist group's momentum but warns the battle to stop its ideology could take years.