The Holocaust in the Crimea and the North Caucasus by Kiril Feferman (review)

Abstract

ment experience, and he was not a dominant leader. Instead he relied on consensus. He was the weakest of the postjunta prime ministers, and his government was rocked by scandals and allegations. His governance style became his own undoing, reflecting his management inexperience and his deference to his senior ministers. The neglect of the cabinet system undermined his control of government policy The authors’ analysis raises the question why critical moments did not become junctures of lasting change. All five prime ministers had opportunities for change, but despite partial reform, there has been no lasting change in the administration of the core executive. The government remained segmented, unable to exercise control and coordination. The absence of real and enduring change is a manifestation of the robustness of the strategic and cultural traditions described in the introductory chapter of the book. I agree with the authors that this book is “the most extensive academic investigation in the inner workings of the Greek government.” It is a timely contribution to the literature on Greece, a book that ought to be read carefully by those in a position of authority and responsibility to implement the reforms agreed to with the troika. Otherwise, there will be no light at the end of the tunnel for Greece.