February 23, 2017A Nuclear Battle of NervesThe nuclear fight between North Korea and the United States is escalating. Kim Jong Un against Donald Trump: it could get even scarier.
By Matthias Nass, February 2017
December 14, 2016Democracy Is Not For Wimps by Matthias NassThe fight against populism can be won by the conservatives, liberals, social democrats, and greens working together. Austria has shown that it's possible.
December 5, 2016Increased Self-Awareness for the Defenders of Democracy by Matthias NassIn the Far East, German President Joachim Gauck advocates for Japan and Germany to trust more in their own strengths – especially now, as America is reducing its engagement in global affairs.
October 25, 2016The Only World Power is Determining Its Future Role by Matthias NassDuring the US presidential campaign, foreign policy has played only a superficial role. But after the election in November, there will be a fundamental debate about it – and not only in Washington.
September 19, 2016No Nonsense Here by Matthias NassAuthor and former presidential advisor Derek Chollet lays out an astute analysis of Barack Obama's approach to foreign policy. Read Matthias Nass' take on his new book.
August 1, 2016China’s Claims are Built on Weak Foundations by Matthias NassInternational law also applies to China – but how can its leaders be convinced to let go of their claim to the islands in the South China Sea?
June 16, 2016A Guest in Poland by Matthias NassIn three weeks the NATO members will get together in Warsaw. The strategy regarding Russia will be the central issue: deterrence, but with a readiness for dialogue.
May 13, 2016The Decision to Arm by Matthias NassNATO is strengthening its military presence in Eastern Europe while Russia modernizes its forces. Is this the beginning of a new arms race?
April 25, 2016No More Radio Silence by Matthias NassThe NATO-Russia Council has met again for the first time in two years. Good sense has prevailed: whoever stays silent solves nothing.
March 29, 2016The Poison Gas Nightmare by Matthias NassThe German military is training central government troops as well as Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq on defense against chemical warfare. Military aid has never made more sense.