Greece's moment of truth on the name issue

The moment of truth is here for Greece, which has been deeply divided over the past year with regard to talks for settling the name dispute with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM).

After 27 years of negotiations aimed at finding a mutually acceptable name, by bridging two diametrically opposed demands - Skopje's desire to be fully recognized by its constitutional name, "Republic of Macedonia," and Athens's absolute objection to the use of the term "Macedonia," which goes back to ancient Greece - there was a deal.

As far as Greece is concerned, the agreement should have been able to pass with an overwhelming majority. But for that to happen there should not have been winners and losers in the domestic arena. Instead, we are a country divided, and all the politicians bear responsibility for this.

First and foremost, Prime Minister Alexis...