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Greece and the BRICS Bank, a Forgotten Scenario?

Dr Helene Lavoix (MSc PhD Lond) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:31:43 +0000

The decision by Prime Minister Tsipras (e.g. The Guardian) on 26 June 2015 to consult Greek citizens in a referendum on their wish to accept or not the never-ending austerity measures demanded as part of the current bailout was obviously an unexpected move for Greece’s creditors. From the Greek government’s point of view, it was, however, a logical one considering …

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The Red (team) Analysis Weekly No93, 28 March 2013

Dr Helene Lavoix (MSc PhD Lond) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:15:39 +0000

Horizon Scanning for National Security No93 - Are political authorities back? Many high-tech and cyber related signals emerged this week, from the massive DDoS attack to digital arm trade, right to kill hackers, DNA computing, quantum technology or space entrepreneurs, besides the possibility of renewed attacks by "climato-skeptics," when scientists wonder if the frozen spring could be linked to a slower gulf stream, and when political impacts of natural catastrophes start being studies more consistently. Meanwhile, the Syrian quagmire deepens, progressively dragging the region in, and tensions in Northeast Asia heighten. And at the core...

Assessing End of Year Predictions: How Did they Fare? (2)

Dr Helene Lavoix (MSc PhD Lond) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:27:50 +0000

The evaluation of our 2012 predictions’ sample underlines notably a widespread conventional view of national security, novel issues being ignored; a relative inability to assess timing whilst our understanding of issues fares relatively well; the existence of major biases, notably regarding China, Russia, and the U.S; the difficulty of prediction for novel issues and old issues in new context.

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2212 EVT – Scenario 2 – Panglossy: Same Old, Same Old

Dr Helene Lavoix (MSc PhD Lond) — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:02:07 +0000

Last weeks’ summary: In 2012 EVT, Everstate (the ideal-type corresponding to our very real countries created to foresee the future of governance and of the modern nation-state) knows a rising dissatisfaction of its population. Everstate is plagued by a deepening budget deficit and an increasing need for liquidity, with a related creeping appropriation of resources while the strength of central public power weakens to the profit of various elite groups. An outdated world-view that promotes misunderstanding, disconnect and thus inadequate actions presides to its destiny. Henceforth, the political authorities are increasingly unable to deliver the security citizens seek. Risks to the legitimacy of the whole system increases. Alarmed by the rising difficulties and widespread discontent, the governing authorities decide to do something. Of the three potential scenarios or stories that …

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