Lee Hockstader
@leehockstader.bsky.social
European Affairs columnist, 40-year veteran of The Washington Post. Based in Paris. American. Europhile.
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Will Pope Leo finally break the church’s cycle of denial?
Will Pope Leo finally break the church’s cycle of denial?
July 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Will Pope Leo finally break the church’s cycle of denial?
Will Pope Leo finally break the church’s cycle of denial?
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The Viennese paradox: Urban superstar and right-wing whipping boy
The Viennese paradox: Urban superstar and right-wing whipping boy
July 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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The Viennese paradox: Urban superstar and right-wing whipping boy
The Viennese paradox: Urban superstar and right-wing whipping boy
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Don’t believe the conventional wisdom. Ukraine can still lose.
Don’t believe the conventional wisdom. Ukraine can still lose.
July 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Don’t believe the conventional wisdom. Ukraine can still lose.
Don’t believe the conventional wisdom. Ukraine can still lose.
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At the NATO summit, fear of Trump dominates
At the NATO summit, fear of Trump dominates
June 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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At the NATO summit, fear of Trump dominates
At the NATO summit, fear of Trump dominates
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NATO’s call to arms: Time to muscle up ‘at the speed of fear’
NATO’s call to arms: Time to muscle up ‘at the speed of fear’
June 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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NATO’s call to arms: Time to muscle up ‘at the speed of fear’
NATO’s call to arms: Time to muscle up ‘at the speed of fear’
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Heading to Paris and hungry? Maybe bring some trail mix.
Heading to Paris and hungry? Maybe bring some trail mix.
June 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Heading to Paris and hungry? Maybe bring some trail mix.
Heading to Paris and hungry? Maybe bring some trail mix.
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Haiti is an object lesson in the costs of global apathy
Haiti is an object lesson in the costs of global apathy
June 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Haiti is an object lesson in the costs of global apathy
Haiti is an object lesson in the costs of global apathy
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In Poland’s golden hour, a looming threat to Europe’s unity
In Poland’s golden hour, a looming threat to Europe’s unity
May 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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In Poland’s golden hour, a looming threat to Europe’s unity
In Poland’s golden hour, a looming threat to Europe’s unity
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Europe’s military buildup: A breakneck race that’s not fast enough
Europe’s military buildup: A breakneck race that’s not fast enough
May 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Europe’s military buildup: A breakneck race that’s not fast enough
Europe’s military buildup: A breakneck race that’s not fast enough
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The stench of Russian war crimes and the imperative of justice
The stench of Russian war crimes and the imperative of justice
May 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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The stench of Russian war crimes and the imperative of justice
The stench of Russian war crimes and the imperative of justice
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Europe’s man of the hour, Friedrich Merz, faces ferocious headwinds
Europe’s man of the hour, Friedrich Merz, faces ferocious headwinds
May 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Europe’s man of the hour, Friedrich Merz, faces ferocious headwinds
Europe’s man of the hour, Friedrich Merz, faces ferocious headwinds
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Values-free bullying in Ukraine masquerades as peace talks
Values-free bullying in Ukraine masquerades as peace talks
April 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Values-free bullying in Ukraine masquerades as peace talks
Values-free bullying in Ukraine masquerades as peace talks
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What FDR built, Trump is tearing down
What FDR built, Trump is tearing down
April 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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What FDR built, Trump is tearing down
What FDR built, Trump is tearing down
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In his contempt for Europe, Trump might reap what he has sown
In his contempt for Europe, Trump might reap what he has sown
April 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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In his contempt for Europe, Trump might reap what he has sown
In his contempt for Europe, Trump might reap what he has sown
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The standard-bearer of France’s far right, disgraced but dangerous
The standard-bearer of France’s far right, disgraced but dangerous
March 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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The standard-bearer of France’s far right, disgraced but dangerous
The standard-bearer of France’s far right, disgraced but dangerous
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The clock is ticking on the U.S.-U.K. ‘special relationship’
The clock is ticking on the U.S.-U.K. ‘special relationship’
March 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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The clock is ticking on the U.S.-U.K. ‘special relationship’
The clock is ticking on the U.S.-U.K. ‘special relationship’
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How Trump could get a win-win arrangement with Greenland and Denmark
How Trump could get a win-win arrangement with Greenland and Denmark
March 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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How Trump could get a win-win arrangement with Greenland and Denmark
How Trump could get a win-win arrangement with Greenland and Denmark
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Under Trump, the U.S. bleeds soft power overseas
Under Trump, the U.S. bleeds soft power overseas
March 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Under Trump, the U.S. bleeds soft power overseas
Under Trump, the U.S. bleeds soft power overseas
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Europe faces a crisis that many could see coming miles away
Europe faces a crisis that many could see coming miles away
March 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Europe faces a crisis that many could see coming miles away
Europe faces a crisis that many could see coming miles away
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Europe, appalled, watches as Trump becomes Putin’s poodle
Europe, appalled, watches as Trump becomes Putin’s poodle
February 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Europe, appalled, watches as Trump becomes Putin’s poodle
Europe, appalled, watches as Trump becomes Putin’s poodle
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Germany, dodging a bullet, now faces a hostile U.S.
Germany, dodging a bullet, now faces a hostile U.S.
February 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Germany, dodging a bullet, now faces a hostile U.S.
Germany, dodging a bullet, now faces a hostile U.S.
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On Gaza and Ukraine, this French statesman has warnings for America
On Gaza and Ukraine, this French statesman has warnings for America
February 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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On Gaza and Ukraine, this French statesman has warnings for America
On Gaza and Ukraine, this French statesman has warnings for America
"What part of “neo-Nazi” does JD Vance not understand?" asks @leehockstader.bsky.social in his column at WP today.
He's trying too hard, Vance does not care to understands. He only understands what is beneficial to him - like the other MAGA leaders! <.... 2>
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
He's trying too hard, Vance does not care to understands. He only understands what is beneficial to him - like the other MAGA leaders! <.... 2>
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | What’s behind Vance’s stunning decision to embrace Germany’s AfD?
After berating European allies, Vance met with the leader of the far-right AfD party, Alice Weidel.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
"What part of “neo-Nazi” does JD Vance not understand?" asks @leehockstader.bsky.social in his column at WP today.
He's trying too hard, Vance does not care to understands. He only understands what is beneficial to him - like the other MAGA leaders! <.... 2>
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
He's trying too hard, Vance does not care to understands. He only understands what is beneficial to him - like the other MAGA leaders! <.... 2>
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Reposted by Lee Hockstader
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What’s behind Vance’s stunning decision to embrace Germany’s AfD?
What’s behind Vance’s stunning decision to embrace Germany’s AfD?
February 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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What’s behind Vance’s stunning decision to embrace Germany’s AfD?
What’s behind Vance’s stunning decision to embrace Germany’s AfD?