Greece was yesterday’s news. Today it’s still the refugee crisis. But tomorrow Greece may again make the headlines as the Tsipras Government pushes 200 major legislative changes through parliament — changes that will have far-reaching impacts on Greek society, writes PhD fellow Jasmina Haas. Such a programme would be a horrendous task for any effective government with a strong civil service; it would raise hell in any country for its impacts on society. It will be a massive burden on...
Tomorrow, 29 May, will see the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as Nigerian president — the first time an opposition candidate has defeated the incumbent since independence in 1960. But what should be his priorities? PhD fellow Ayokunu Adedokun proposes a seven-point agenda – four already discussed in earlier posts. This post sets out the remaining issues: human development, rule of law and media freedom. Human development Despite Nigeria’s high economic growth over recent yea...