Matthias Matthijs

Matthias Matthijs is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and an associate professor of international political economy at Johns Hopkins’ School of Advanced International Studies.
08
Oct
‘A leadership void’

‘A leadership void’

Why are so many European governments becoming so weak? Matthias Matthijs on the Continent’s increasing political fragmentation.
11 min read
27
Aug
‘An existential question’

‘An existential question’

What does the recent success of the far right at the polls mean for Europe? Matthias Matthijs on the continent’s new political mainstream.
11 min read
23
Apr
Left over

Left over

Why are farmers taking to the streets in Europe’s cities? Matthias Matthijs on decreasing food prices, increasing climate regulations, and a disappearing way of life.
11 min read
07
Dec
Now Holland

Now Holland

Why is support for the populist right surging in Europe? Matthias Matthijs on immigration, climate change, and a growing rural-urban divide.
14 min read
14
Jul
After the scandals

After the scandals

Where does the U.K. stand with Boris Johnson on the way out? Matthias Matthijs on the new political dynamics of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
13 min read
22
Mar
Into the breach

Into the breach

Is the West reuniting? Matthias Matthijs on how the war in Ukraine is changing the global security, economic, and political terrain.
13 min read
12
Nov
Into the fog

Into the fog

What’s separation from Europe meant for life in the U.K. through an uncertain pandemic? Matthias Matthijs on how Brexit is transforming politics and the economy in Britain and Northern Ireland.
15 min read