Author: Malcolm Blair-Robinson

Greece: Future Unknown

July 2, 2015 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

Yesterday was one of speculation and false hopes, rumour and wishful thinking. It ended without any actual change. The referendum will proceed on Sunday and the Tsipras government urges Greeks to vote No. The IMF and the Euro Group declared that there could be no more talks until after the referendum and that existing arrangements […]

Hot Weather Reading

June 30, 2015 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

A gentle yet tense drama which will appeal to  readers of all ages who like a romance woven into an atmospheric thriller with engaging characters. Originally published as A Gift of Treason now available under the Tor Raven imprint at budget prices for both Kindle and Paperback.              The narrow, ordered life […]

EU In Crisis : Not Just Greece

June 30, 2015 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

The Greek crisis is not only out of control but the means to control it are not there. None of the players has a viable plan. Tsipras threatens to resign if he loses but imagines that if he wins it will strengthen his negotiating position and force the Euro group and the IMF to agree […]

DQE: Resonance For Greece?

June 29, 2015 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

An idea to stimulate economic growth without further government borrowing. Written in plain English and very easy to follow, this is the only really fresh approach out there to the intractable problems of the UK economy, and it is just beginning to be noticed in important places. Buy! Download only .99p Paperback £2.99 Kindle or Paperback  UK […]

Greece: It Is Not Over Yet

June 29, 2015 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

To recall Churchill’s words about the end of the beginning would, however, be apt. The gloves are off, negotiations are ended. The Greek government has rejected what it considers are unreasonable terms and has decided to take the issue to the people. Its banks are shut and tomorrow it will default. Many would imagine that […]

Tunisia Deserves Support

June 28, 2015 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

The shocking news from Tunisia has stunned the country. One can only imagine the torment of those who cannot yet establish the fate of loved ones, or the anguish of those bereaved. The emotional scars of those who escaped will be long lasting. For Tunisia this is a disaster because it will frighten tourists away. […]

Greece: Patience Snaps

June 27, 2015 By Malcolm Blair-Robinson

So the Greeks themselves are to be given the chance to approve or reject the bailout terms. The flabbergasted combination of the ECB, the Euro group and Greece’s creditors have overplayed their hand. This blog has repeatedly warned in various posts that there is a social limit to how much financial authorities can impose solutions upon […]