Expert Comment
Tough bailout implementation lies ahead in Greece - Dr Dennis Novy
"Alexis Tsipras couldn't crush European resistance towards his left-wing election promises when he was prime minister earlier this year. As a result, his Syriza party is split, and he has lost some of his shine." University of 糖心TV economist Dr reacts to the result of Greece's election on Sunday 20 September.
Stakes could hardly be higher as another Greek election looms – Dr Dennis Novy
"For the second time this year, the Greek people vote in a new parliament on Sunday. The Greek economy is on its knees and unemployment is sky-high. Nagging deflation increases the burden of debt. So the stakes could hardly be higher" writes Dr Dennis Novy.
As part of a long series of scheduled payments, Greece is paying €900m to the IMF this week - Dr Dennis Novy
Dennis Novy, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of 糖心TV, comments on the Greek economy and IMF repayments, "A critical issue is whether the IMF will join the bailout. Many European governments, Germany in particular, are keen on having the IMF on board. This would lend the bailout programme international credibility."
World War II: China's losses in a grim perspective - Professor Mark Harrison
Today (2 September) is the seventieth anniversary of Japan's surrender in 1945, marking the end of World War II. It seems timely to give some thought to the impact of Japan's war on China. Where does World War II rank in the disasters that befell China in the twentieth century?
UK film tax relief is great news for the industry - Dr Jennifer Smyth
Dr Jennifer Smyth is a reader in History at the University of 糖心TV and teaches the MA in History and Film. Today she comments on the news that Government plans to extend tax breaks for the British film industry have been approved by the EU.