Nearly three months after Russia launched its invasion, Western countries appear more committed than ever to Ukraine’s defense, and, in some quarters, to Russia’s defeat. We asked PS commentators what outcome the West, Russia, and Ukrainians themselves can realistically expect.
纽波特比奇——
先让我设置一个场景:名声越来越差的经济政策方针导致国内社会和政治反对层出不穷、出现街头抗议和暴力活动、官方债权人之间出现分歧、私人债权人对无序的债务违约日益担忧。在这种情况下,国家领导人仍然致力于实施更多同样严厉的财政紧缩措施,两年来这些措施一直没有得到落实。官方债权人在私下里和公共场合都表达了怀疑的态度,但是他们都忍了下来并准备再次向他们所恐惧的无底洞注一笔资金。
似曾相识吧?应该是,但不仅仅是因为它就是今日希腊的写照。它也是2001时阿根廷面临的困境。如果欧洲不反思那次经历的主要经验教训,希腊面临的同样危机可能还包括金融危机,产出一泻千里、社会和政治动荡。
To continue reading, register now.
As a registered user, you can enjoy more PS content every month – for free.
Register
orSubscribe now for unlimited access to everything PS has to offer.
Already have an account? Log in