Politics
The main focus for my work is European politics. I have written about current affairs across the EU and beyond. A selection of my published work on politics is provided below.
UnHerd
Hungary faces a choice between two kinds of chaos
In elections, neither side views the other as legitimate.
Politico
Organizations should see transparency as a chance to restore public trust, which is vital for their operations, as well as the functioning of healthy democratic societies.
Politico
Russian revanchism runs deeper than Putin
The West should be extremely cautious about welcoming Russians now trying to flee Putin’s mobilization order — they pose a security risk, says Czech President Petr Pavel.
Wall Street Journal — A Defense Spending Renaissance in Poland
Warsaw’s new long-term military goals are the first signs of a necessary restructuring of the European security environment.
Spectator — Czech Foreign Minister: Ukraine needs to ‘transform’ before it can join the EU
“Ukraine will need to profoundly transform if it wants to become a full member.”
Spectator — Hungary’s ‘patriotic fight’ with the EU: an interview with justice minister Judit Varga
“The ECJ has become a political actor.”
Czech life
I also write as a reporter for Expats.cz, the Czech Republic’s largest English-language news website, focusing on analytical guides, local interest stories and interviews with business and political leaders.
Expats.cz — Czech salary guide 2026: Pay, taxes, and which language skills earn more
Everything you should know about getting paid in Czechia, from industry benchmarks to how much you could earn, and what your salary is really worth.
Expats.cz — Do you need to speak Czech to live in Czechia? Increasingly the answer is yes
English can take you far in Czechia. But for many expats Czech becomes essential for independence, family, work and a deeper connection to the country.
Expats.cz — ASK AN EXPERT: Is Czech real estate still a strong investment?
Amid a surge in house prices, we asked a wealth manager whether now is a good time to invest in real estate.
Expats.cz — INTERVIEW: US Ambassador Bijan Sabet on why Czech-US relations are stronger than ever
Expats.cz asked Ambassador Bijan Sabet about the health of Czech-American ties in a changing world.
Culture
With a background in music, I also write and conduct interviews on cultural topics, for example:
Expats.cz — Interview: William E. Lobkowicz on the power of culture to unite a fractured world
The head of the House of Lobkowicz discusses change at Prague Castle, the renovation of Dvořák’s Birth House, and Czechia’s rich cultural heritage.