Articles By Palash R. Ghosh

Euro

From Politics & Policy 3:56 pm

Global Losses From Greek Euro Zone Exit Could Reach €1 Trillion

The financial markets appear to have already priced in Greece’s departure from the euro bloc.

France's new President Hollande and newly-named French Prime Minister Ayrault leave after a traditional ceremony at Paris city hall

From Politics & Policy 2:18 pm

France’s New Socialist Government Names Cabinet

Interestingly, Martine Aubry, the leader of the Socialist party rejected an offer to head a "super ministry."

Leader of the Left Coalition party Tsipras smiles during a meeting with Greek President Papoulias in Athens

From Politics & Policy 1:27 pm

Greece: Syriza Leader Attacks EU And Merkel, As Caretaker Government Takes Shape

Tsipras has said he wants Greece to remain in the euro zone, but has demanded that bailout agreements be renegotiated by providing more favorable terms.

Anthoula Christoula, former wife of Dimitris Christoulas, cries over his coffin during a funeral procession in Athens

From Economy 11:54 am

Greece: Economic Crisis Sparks Surge In Suicides

The surge in people killing themselves can be directly linked to “increased insecurity and uncertainty for the future.”

Elderly Greek villager

From Politics & Policy 9:27 am

Greece: Possible Expulsion From Euro Zone Would Raise Questions About ‘European’ Identity

Although Greece is considered the “cradle of Western Civilization,” the nation has had a vastly different history and trajectory from the dominant countries of Western Europe.

Greek political leaders attend a meeting in Athens

From Politics & Policy 9:00 am

Greece Sets New Elections, To Form Interim Caretaker Government

Last-ditch efforts to form a unity government on Tuesday failed, leading Papoulias to call these extraordinary measures.

Kurds attend a gathering to celebrate Newroz in southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir

From Politics & Policy 7:44 am

Turkey: High Kurdish Birth Rate Raises Questions About Future

The fertility level in western Turkey (the most economically advanced part of the country) is now about 1.5 -- roughly the same as in western Europe.

An Indian security personnel stands guard in front of the main entrance of the Guru Gobind Singh oil refinery near Bhatinda

From Politics & Policy May 15

US May Export Shale Oil To India As New Delhi Seeks To Cut Crude Imports From Iran

India imports crude oil from about 30 nations.

F-16C and F-15SG fighter aircraft from the RSAF perform during an aerial display at Singapore Airshow in Singapore

From Politics & Policy May 15

Singapore: Little Tiger With A Big Military Roar

Singapore was the fifth-largest arms importer in the world between 2007 and 2011.

France's new President Hollande and newly-named French Prime Minister Ayrault leave after a traditional ceremony at Paris city hall

From Politics & Policy May 15

Hollande Names German-Speaker Ayrault As Prime Minister

Ayrault, 62, has never before held a ministerial office but has served as a politician, including mayor of the city of Nantes, continuously since 1986