Michael Stehle

I am a graduate of the University of Maryland with a BA in Linguistics and Germanic Studies. I have a love for language and I find translation to be both an engaging activity as well as an important process for connecting the world.

Germany: Trump’s Calculation Is Not Working Out

Michael Stehle - March 19, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Trump is essentially confronted again with a situation of asymmetrical warfare that the West has failed to solve many times in recent history.

Austria: Power Struggle for Voting Rights in the United States

Michael Stehle - March 3, 2026. Published in Der Standard

Trump’s agenda, providing chaos under the cover of order, is moving forward.

Germany: Trump and Clinton Have the Same Interest*

Michael Stehle - February 22, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

[E]very lie is allowed, nothing has any consequences.

Germany: Germany Must Show Strength

Michael Stehle - February 10, 2026. Published in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

The country must send a convincing message as Canada and also Finland have recently managed to do...America can no longer lead.

Austria: Message after the Deadly ICE Shooting: No One Is Safe

Michael Stehle - January 16, 2026. Published in Der Standard

[M]ore people need to take to the streets. They won't change Trump’s mind, but maybe an ICE agent will think twice before pulling a trigger.

Germany: We’re Dividing Up the World as We Please

Michael Stehle - January 12, 2026. Published in Die Tageszeitung

Trump, Putin and Xi desire the brutal world of yesterday.