Interview by Aude Lancelin

In the following conversation, translated by David Broder, French journalist Aude Lancelin and political philosopher Alain Badiou are joined by Syriza central committee member and Jacobin contributor Stathis Kouvelakis. Their discussion focuses on the tense negotiations between the European Central Bank (ECB) and Greece, as well as the historical roots of Syriza and what options the party now has.

The exchange is well worth reading in full, especially in light of yesterday’s news that Greece is drawing up plans to nationalize the country’s banking system and introduce a parallel currency.