Gideon Rachman

Gideon Rachman

@gideonrachman Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator
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The chief foreign affairs commentator for the Financial Times shares his views
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@robertshrimsley michael howard tried similar line. Didn't work for him.
@jamescrabtree @ftinsider I think his reading his columns, it's pretty clear what he's really like? A marvellous self-portrait.
RT @paulmasonnews: My notes on SYRIZA, the Greek left party running ahead in the polls, is now on the BBC site: http://t.co/BsXhKAU8

Greece: Trying to understand Syriza

May 14, 2012 - bbc.co.uk
14 May 2012 Last updated at 03:49 ET Greece: Trying to understand Syriza This is less of a blog more of a series of notes to try and enhance understanding of who Syriza and its leader Alexis Tsipras actually are, and how they might behave if, as polls suggest, they become the winning party in a second Greek general election. I've been troubled by the lack of historical depth; and of course my own knowledge is limited to English sources. Get ready to hear about parties and political currents that most commentators believed were insignificant just a few years ago. Syriza election posters read: "They decide without us. We go ahead without them" 1. Syriza is an acronym signifying "Coalition of the Radical Left". It's ... Continue reading →
Hollande's description of "French dream" sounded a bit like the American dream. Liked the shout out for Correze
you're not qualified to agree (or disagree) @jacobwe
The moderation of this French debate is feeble. Too much squabbling and far too long.
Endless discussion in French debate of German success. No mention of British success. Wonder why?
Sarko coming across as v.angry; keeps accusing Hollande of lying. Hollande is prim and self-righteous
Hollande has started French debate with touch cof lass war: says the privileged are too protected.
RT @johnprescott: Just watched Joey Barton Newsnight interview. Poorly prepared, nothing to say & out of his depth. But enough of Pa ...
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