Federico Steinberg

Visiting Fellow, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
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Federico Steinberg is a visiting fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Prince of Asturias distinguished visiting professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, and a senior analyst at the Elcano Royal Institute. Between 2019 and 2024, he served as special adviser to the high representative for foreign and security policy and vice president of the European Commission, Josep Borrell. He holds a PhD in economics from the Universidad Autónoma, an MS in politics of the world economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and an MA in international affairs from Columbia University. He has been a consultant for the World Bank in Washington, D.C., Ghana, and Bolivia and has worked at the Executive Office of the Secretary-General at the UN headquarters in New York. He is also a frequent contributor to Spanish and international media and has been invited to deliver speeches in more than ten countries. Steinberg is an expert in international political economy with a strong background and interest in international trade, finance, development, and European economic and monetary integration. His research covers a broad spectrum, and he has published in English and Spanish on topics such as the new dynamics of international trade and the rise of protectionism, various aspects of global economic governance, the eurozone crisis, Brexit, the new global geoeconomic balance of power, and the roots of the backlash against globalization and the liberal world order.

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The Eurofile

Iran War Fallout and Hungary's Pivotal Election

Max and Donatienne discuss the Iran war and this week’s Hungarian election before turning to a conversation with Federico Steinberg on the war's economic costs for Europe.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Donatienne Ruy, and Federico Steinberg — April 9, 2026

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Europe Needs Bold Economic Action in the Face of the Iran Shock

As the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets, Europe cannot afford to wait. The European Union must launch a bold, collectively financed response—accelerating electrification, supporting Ukraine, and finally building a true European energy union.

Commentary by Max Bergmann and Federico Steinberg — March 27, 2026

State of Play: The Global Impact of the SCOTUS Decision on IEEPA Tariffs

On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court declared President Donald Trump’s use of IEEPA to impose global tariffs against U.S. trading partners illegal. CSIS experts assess how governments and key sectors around the world are likely to interpret and react to the decision.

Commentary by CSIS Scholars — February 20, 2026

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State of Play: The Global Impact of the SCOTUS Decision on IEEPA Tariffs

An audio version of “⁠State of Play: The Global Impact of the SCOTUS Decision on IEEPA Tariffs⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Victor Cha, Nicholas Szechenyi, Oge Onubogu, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Charles Edel, Scott Kennedy, Ilaria Mazzocco, Henrietta Levin, Bonny Lin, Federico Steinberg, Richard M. Rossow, Kristi Govella, Mona Yacoubian, and Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by CSIS Scholars — February 20, 2026

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How Could Europe Respond to Future U.S. Threats to Greenland?

An audio version of “⁠How Could Europe Respond to Future U.S. Threats to Greenland⁠?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Federico Steinberg, Emily Benson, and Nicholas Fenton. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Federico Steinberg, Emily Benson, and Nicholas Fenton — January 22, 2026

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How Could Europe Respond to Future U.S. Threats to Greenland?

If the Trump administration returns to using threats of economic coercion to pressure Europeans over the territorial status of Greenland, the European Union has a range of economic tools at its disposal to respond.

Commentary by Federico Steinberg, Emily Benson, and Nicholas Fenton — January 22, 2026

The Eurofile

Is the EU's Center-Right Ready to Work with the Far-Right?

Max and Donatienne discuss a recent vote in the European Parliament involving cuts to EU green rules before turning to a conversation with Federico Steinberg and Nicolas Véron for a conversation about the euro and Europe's economic future.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Donatienne Ruy, and Federico Steinberg — November 20, 2025

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The Eurofile

Live Episode: Is a New Era Emerging for the Euro?

Max Bergmann is joined by Federico Steinberg and Nicolas Véron for a conversation about Europe's economic future.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Federico Steinberg — November 18, 2025

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