Matthew Kendrick
REPORTER
Matthew Kendrick is a reporter at Morning Consult covering geopolitics and foreign affairs. @matt__kendrick
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Only 31% of Brazilians Are Sure Sunday’s Election Will Be Free and Fair
Even if Jair Bolsonaro has managed to sow doubt in the electoral process, a new survey indicates Brazilians are unhappy with the president’s leadership and think little of his character
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With Charles on the Throne, Many Younger Britons Say It’s Time to Move On From the Monarchy
A role for the crown is still the dominant position in the U.K., but there’s a stark age gap
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U.S. Allies Trust the American Nuclear Umbrella, Even if They Hate Nuclear Weapons
Only in Spain do more people favor building their own weapons than relying on allied arsenals, but even there it’s still well short of a majority
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E.U. Energy Integration Could Save Germany From Its Natural Gas Dilemma
Berlin may be in for a rough couple of winters without access to cheap Russian natural gas, but with the right policies it could come out the other side of the crisis more resilient
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U.S. Standing in Japan and South Korea Slips After Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip
Views of the United States remain favorable overall, but Pelosi’s high-profile stop in Taiwan did little to reinforce America’s position with its East Asian allies
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34% of Voters Can Find Taiwan on a Map as Pelosi’s Visit Draws Attention to the Island’s Unique Situation
Many Americans are realizing how much they don’t know about Taiwan as the island’s relations with China dominate the headlines
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China’s Alliance With Russia Weakens Its Position in Eastern Europe
Beijing is popular in much of the developing world, but its support for Russia during the invasion of Ukraine is dimming its brightest prospects to make inroads in Europe
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One Year Later, Biden’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Still Falls Shy of Majority Support
The president suggested the withdrawal would age well, but voters are no more supportive of the decision now than they were at the time
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Brazil’s Place in the World May Be at Stake in Its Coming Election
A “Lula” victory on Oct. 2 could resuscitate Brazil’s traditional foreign policy of active global engagement, but don’t discount the electoral power of Bolsonaro’s inward-looking populism just yet
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South Korean Leader’s Plummeting Approval Illustrates Challenge of Closer Ties With Japan. It Might Not Be Possible Without U.S. Help
A tense shared history and misaligned domestic priorities is making it difficult for Washington’s two biggest Asian allies to mend fences