Matthew Karnitschnig

September 28, 2024
Austria’s Cosa Nostra
A year ago, I discovered the hard way — after a run-in on a primetime TV show — the extraordinary reach of Austria’s People’s Party (ÖVP) and its ability...
August 29, 2024
Putin’s Next Election Target: Germany
Elections in three eastern German states are likely to usher in Russia-friendly parties, giving the Kremlin a foothold once again.
July 12, 2024
The Habsburg Empire Strikes Back
Viktor Orbán’s new hard-right group, Patriots for Europe, is a Habsburg coalition that gives the Hungarian leader the European platform he craves.
June 12, 2024
Time Runs Out for Olaf Scholz
While all eyes are on France’s snap election, Germans too may soon face an early vote.
April 12, 2024
Why Scholz Is Bowing to the Chinese Dragon
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived at an unexpected juncture this week.
March 28, 2024
How China Ended up Financing the Houthis
China is unwittingly helping Iran choke off ship traffic in the Red Sea, impairing global trade flows and damaging Beijing’s own interests in the process, Western intelligence...
March 7, 2024
Germany’s Ukraine Policy Is Incoherent for a Reason
The German chancellor is driven by a deep-seated fear of Russia and a desire to be seen as a “peace chancellor.”
February 16, 2024
How the U.S. Broke Kosovo
Washington's track record suggests it's better at fighting wars than dealing with what follows.
February 13, 2024
Donald Trump Just Did Europe a Favor
Europe might finally get real about defending itself now the Republican frontrunner is inviting Putin to attack some of America’s NATO allies.

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