Close-Up: Olaf Scholz
The man from Hamburg is trim, self-confident, and highly ambitious—and he’s staying tight-lipped about his plans for the German finance ministry. His record as …
Stress Test
It’s long been clear who will win Russia’s presidential election. But the campaign is laying bare the flaws within the system Vladimir Putin has …
A Disappearing Trick
Russian foreign policy may seem to follow a clear strategy to restore the country’s position as a global superpower. In reality, it is merely …
Words Don’t Come Easy: “Vaffanculo”
In Italy’s election campaign, political confrontation has given way to a mudslinging contest. Beppe Grillo, the founder of the populist Five Star Movement, has …
Taking On More
The rules-based international order is under immense pressure, and ever more people are looking to Germany for answers. That is why Berlin is seeking …
Red Herrings & Black Swans: Passport Denied?
There‘s much talk about the likely costs of Brexit for British companies. But European businesses would do well readying themselves for impact, too. Paris, …
Unapologetically French
Emmanuel Macron has been hailed as the “most pro-European” French president ever. In reality, his policies don‘t diverge all that much from his country’s …
All Eyes on Rome
Italy is barreling toward a crucial national election where everything appears possible.
Germany’s Diesel Dilemma
The “dieselgate” air pollution scandal leaves Berlin with fewer and fewer good options.
Reading Zweig in Munich
The tools we have relied upon to address the world’s challenges are losing potency—one of the lessons of this year’s MSC.
The World Is at the Brink… And the West Doesn’t Know What to Do About It
Observations from the 2018 Munich Security Conference.
“Russia Will Continue to Pursue Its Interests”
Markus Ederer, the EU’s ambassador to Russia, on the challenges facing EU-Russian relations.
“Do Not Test Israel’s Resolve”
The showdown between Israel and Iran took center stage at the Munich Security Conference’s final day.
Blabber and Steel Tanks
The second day of the MSC laid bare some of the challenges facing Europe and the global community, with Russia and Turkey taking the floor.
Sounding the Alarm Bells
Day One of the Munich Security Conference started with a stark warning to the world – and some signs that Europe will get serious on defense.