Surprisingly,these last weeks, I was tracking press reports concerning the acceptance that Alexis Tsipras seems to enjoy from America.As a culmination of all these was his recent visit to Brookings Institute where he spoke and participated in a discussion.In principle I would like to point out that it is imperative in the context of political action, players of the political game,to know each other.Alexis Tsipras, for better or worse ,is the leader of the opposition in Greece.In the same time we must not forget that SYRIZA represents the Radical Left which is unaware by the US.Therefore,what more reasonable than to be a contact for an exchange of views?
But is there a hidden love between Tsipras and the American Government?
I answer. Definitely NO.Whether there are some think
tanks in the U.S. betting
on Alexis Tsipras and his party, then everyone should resign from
their hefty salaries.
I Explain.
Those who see Syriza as an investment, ignore structural features of Greek society, and specific components
of domestic,political, economic game.At the same time they are unable or unwilling to understand that the
terms of political action are driven by factors
that SYRIZA can not accept or can not convince!SYRIZA was a revolutionary party
of the radical left having the support of 4% of the electorate. Covering politically the
so-called anarchist milieu.Αnarchists had SYRIZA as their shield and
might feel as a part
of the actors of public life. SYRIZA gave them oxygen!
In the last days,
Samaras decision to clash with them caused lukewarm
reactions by their
side. The so-called space feels abandoned by SYRIZA
which tries to address to the middle class. The involvement of anarchists, with blind hits, will
finally hit Syriza which gave
them every kind of coverage all these
years.At the same time, the so-called middle class is
consisted of people with memory
and requirements. Citizens who have mostly tested
by the violent fiscal
adjustment.
This part of the electorate, some of whom turned to Syriza at the past elections, listening to the speeches of the
last four months, certainly does not feel comfortable! Perceives folding!
From the
revolutionary rhetoric of the
left goes to the logic of necessary reforms and adjustments. The statement Alexis Tsipras made at Brookings that he will not tear the memorandum certainly have caused grief to
many citizens who initially believed on him. Furthermore Alexis Tsipras, taking
advantage of the collapse of the
political system actually replicated
the rhetoric of
Andreas Papandreou, saying things substantially liked by the “weary “ citizens.
Certainly
the one who does not feel comfortable ,is the head of a radical tendency of Syriza , Mr. Panagiotis
Lafazanis, who rallies around him a
30% of the official holders of the party. This trend is likely to pull other officers and
ordinary members of the party substantially leading to
a split of the opposition in the upcoming conference. After all ,most executives in the organizational structure of the party believes and represents the radical left. The polls reflect the great distrust
of the electorate towards Mr. Alexis
Tsipras and his friends. Given that the majority of undecided or disenchanted electorate comes from the Center Right, one realizes the great difficulties Syriza is facing. It is no coincidence that almost all the polls display Syriza at the same rate, while Nea Demokratia and Antonis Samaras exhibit a spectacular, given the circumstances, rise ,in all quality metrics. In the event that sudden fact does not happen , it seems that the trilateral government withstands. From the strength of the government also depends the existence of the two smaller parties of PASOK and Democratic Left. An election, apparently will enhance Nea Democratia , while all negative resentment will go towards PASOK and the Democratic Left. At this point I must not forget to mention the great tolerance that Prime Minister Antonis Samaras accepts from the electorate. A tolerance that comes from the consciousness of the Greek people.
For all of
the above reasons the case of Alexis Tsipras and
Syriza is a bad investment with
a huge risk for the U.S. government. The most sense for the Obama administration is to strengthen the argument of the Government By
Antonis Samaras towards the German
and European demands and strengthen the geopolitical
position of Greece opposite Turkey anticipating the
time when Greece will go out
to the markets and will be able to move more comfortable in the geopolitical and geo-economic game. After all ,strengthening the arc of Greece-Cyprus-Israel against
the failed experiment of the Arab Spring has more long-term benefits for the U.S..
Be patient until the German elections!
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