The Eurofile: Recent Episodes
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Hosted by Max Bergmann, director of the Stuart Center and the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, and Donatienne Ruy, director of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy at CSIS, “The Eurofile” looks at Europe through a Washington lens. We will discuss, debate, and dissect the big issues consuming Europe with some of the leading voices from the transatlantic community. We’ll try to make sense of developments in Brussels, break down European elections, and discuss all the issues roiling transatlantic relations. So join us for “The Eurofile” every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.
Max and Donatienne first discuss the state of Europe’s far right following Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s recent visit to Washington. Then, Max is joined for a conversation with Charles Powell, director of the Elcano Royal Institute in Madrid, about the Spanish election results and their implications for the future of European politics.
Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts Whither Spain? The July 2023 General Election Results and Beyond | CSIS Commentary Spanish Elections & the Future of European Politics | CSIS Events
Max and Donatienne first discuss the recent NATO summit in Vilnius, the resignation of PM Mark Rutte’s government in the Netherlands, and the European Union’s ongoing migration problem, after EU leaders recently agreed to a new pact on asylum policy. Then, they are joined for a conversation with political analyst, activist, and media writer Agon Maliqi about the ongoing tensions in Kosovo. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts What Happened at NATO's Vilnius Summit?
Max and Donatienne are first joined by Federico Steinberg, visiting fellow at CSIS, to discuss the European Union’s new economic security strategy. Then, Max sits down with the United Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador David Quarrey to preview the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts Germany's Financial Attack on NATO | CSIS
Max and Donatienne recently sat down with Marie Jourdain and Sean Monaghan to discuss a new CSIS report dissecting the state of European defense. The report calls for a critical role for the European Union to play in integrating and coordinating efforts to rebuild European militaries from the bottom-up. You can read the full report here and watch the webcast from the live event here.
Max and Donatienne first discuss a new CSIS report about European defense integration and the EU’s role in rebuilding European militaries. They then cover Germany’s first ever national security strategy and a recent meeting between the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland ahead of the NATO summit in July. Lastly, Max and Donatienne turn to a conversation with Mathieu Droin about European naval capabilities and why they matter to the broader European defense landscape. Learn more: Transforming European Defense: A New Focus on Integration (csis.org) Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts
Max and Donatienne discuss French President Emmanuel Macron’s speech at the GLOBSEC Bratislava Global Security Forum where he called for tangible and credible security guarantees for Ukraine. They then cover the recent European Political Community summit in Moldova and discuss the EPC in relation to EU enlargement. Lastly, Max and Donatienne turn to a conversation with John Christianson about European strategic air enabling capabilities – a critical gap in European defense. John is an active-duty Air Force officer and current military fellow with the International Security Program at CSIS. Learn more: Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts The European Union’s Enlargement Conundrum (csis.org)