Rob Schmitz
Stories
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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.
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EU signs 'mother of all deals' to boost trade with India
The European Union has signed what India's prime minister has called "the mother of all deals" to boost trade with India. For Europe, the move seeks to hedge against its unpredictable ties to the U.S.
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Will these tech trends take off in 2026?
Every year, the MIT Technology Review publishes a list of 10 breakthroughs poised to take off in the coming year. Amy Nordrum, executive editor of operations there, talks through this year's entries.
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How Trump may act on Iran — and why
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks to former National Security Adviser John Bolton about the protests in Iran.
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Why nearly 15,000 nurses in New York City are going on strike
Nearly 15,000 New York City nurses are on strike demanding things like higher wages and more security in hospitals. The head of the of the New York State Nurses Association talks about the next steps.
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It's Christmastime —– and if you live in the Alps, watch out! Krampus is coming
In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.
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Why tariffs on Chinese imports matter for Mexican trade with the U.S.
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Antonio Ortiz Mena of Georgetown University about Mexico's recently imposed tariffs on Chinese imports and why they matter in relation to Mexican trade with the U.S.
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Japan is under a megaquake watch. What does this mean?
Japan is learning what life is life under a megaquake watch. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Richard Allen, director of the Berkeley Seismology Lab, about what it means.
