The Dark Side of Syriza
Greece's newly elected prime minister, Alexis Tsipras, advocates debt relief and the abandonment of austerity. But, given that Tsipras and his Syriza party have made common cause with Europe's most reactionary forces, both at home and abroad, it is a mystery why so many on the European left are rejoicing.
OXFORD – On January 25, Greece voted decisively for change, removing from power the two political parties – New Democracy and Pasok – that have ruled the country in one form or another since the restoration of democracy in 1974. It was past time that voters did so.