Rob Schmitz
Stories
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How the conflict in Iran is affecting global markets
Escalation of the Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through global markets — driving up oil, fuel, and commodity prices, stoking inflation and recession risks worldwide. We hear from three NPR reporters in Europe, Asia and Russia.
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European leaders' views on the developing war in the Middle East
Europeans are divided over how to respond to the US/Israel war with Iran. German leaders have been measured, while Spain's prime minister has been critical of the Trump Administration and of Israel.
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The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is straining relations with some U.S. allies
President Trump criticized the U.K. over its stance on the war on Iran, as he praised and welcomed Germany's chancellor to the White House.
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Affected by the war in Ukraine, Germany works to recover its economy
Four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Germany's economy has transformed, impacted by the effects of war.
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Russia's hybrid warfare rattles Poland and NATO
Russia is stepping up covert attacks across Europe — rail sabotage, drones, cyber strikes — testing NATO. Polish officials warn "disposable agents" are sowing fear and weaken support for Ukraine.
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The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.
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Munich conference ends with Europe looking for a future less dependent on the U.S.
As the Munich Security Conference wraps up, reassurances from Marco Rubio met a Europe questioning whether it can — and must — stand on its own.
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Germany's far right political party, the AFD, is at the Munich Security Conference
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and Correspondent Rob Schmitz discuss Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, at to the Munich Security Conference.
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A look back at noteworthy Munich Security Conference speeches
World leaders at the Munich Conference have often signaled major historical shifts in their speeches.
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Russia's hybrid attacks throughout Europe are becoming more dangerous
Russia escalates hybrid attacks across Europe, threatening infrastructure, civilians, NATO.
