Matthew V Pietsch

Matt is a lifelong student, recovering lawyer, traveler and writer. He holds an LLM (Master of Law) in International Property Law, a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree, and a BA degree in Economics.

May 27, 2026

EUROPEANS SWING FROM DELUSIONAL OPTIMISM TO PESSIMISM ABOUT AT THE BRUSSELS ECONOMIC FORUM

If the speakers at the Brussels Economic Forum (BEF) are indicative, Europe is stuck between fantasy and despair on the continent’s economic future, which

Apr 9, 2026

NATO Hanging by a Thread

Since the start of the war with Iran, Donald Trump’s criticism of European allies has only been exceeded with his rhetoric against Iran itself.

Mar 11, 2026

Will the War in Iran Weaken NATO Further?

President Trump launched his attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, with very short advance-notice to NATO allies, and virtually no consultation or effort

Jan 30, 2026

Will The Supreme Court Confiscate Trump’s Tariff Club As He Attempts To Swing It Again?

President Trump has continued to announce tariffs against Canada, despite the fact that the Supreme Court may be on the verge of taking away his

Dec 24, 2025

Hypocrisy Runs Rampant in Transatlantic Free Speech War

The latest skirmish in the escalating war between the US and Europe over free speech involves the US State Department barring five Europeans from entering