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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How the European Union and Germany Can Leverage Their Monetary Power

An audio version of “⁠How the European Union and Germany Can Leverage Their Monetary Power⁠” a new commentary by CSIS’s Federico Steinberg with Miguel Otero-Iglesias. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Federico Steinberg and Miguel Otero-Iglesias — June 6, 2025

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How the European Union and Germany Can Leverage Their Monetary Power

Amid rising global tensions and U.S. monetary assertiveness, Germany and the European Union face a pivotal choice: issue joint Eurobonds to elevate the euro’s global role and fund strategic autonomy, or risk deeper vulnerability in a multipolar economic order.

Commentary by Federico Steinberg and Miguel Otero-Iglesias — June 6, 2025

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The Transatlantic Tech Clash: Will Europe “De-Risk” from the United States?

An audio version of “⁠⁠The Transatlantic Tech Clash: Will Europe “De-Risk” from the United States?⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS's Emily Benson, Max Bergmann, and Federico Steinberg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Emily Benson, Max Bergmann, and Federico Steinberg — May 2, 2025

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The Transatlantic Tech Clash: Will Europe “De-Risk” from the United States?

Europe may focus on “de-risking” from the United States as escalating transatlantic trade relations bleed into the tech and digital domains. Blurring the lines between tech and statecraft could lead to a dangerous clash for both the United States and the European Union.

Commentary by Emily Benson, Max Bergmann, and Federico Steinberg — May 2, 2025

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Europe in a Tariff-Troubled World feat. Federico Steinberg

Following announcements from President Donald Trump of sweeping new tariffs, Max and Donatienne discuss the fallout from last week’s “Liberation Day” with economist and international trade expert, Federico Steinberg: a Visiting Fellow with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Prince of Asturias Distinguished Visiting Professor at Georgetown University.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Donatienne Ruy, and Federico Steinberg — April 10, 2025

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The Possible European Response to Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs

An audio version of “The Possible European Response to Trump’s 'Reciprocal' Tariffs,” a new commentary by CSIS's Federico Steinberg with Jeffrey Anderson. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Federico Steinberg and Jeffrey Anderson — April 8, 2025

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Undercharged: Energy, Climate, and the Evolving Transatlantic Relationship

Energy and climate policy will likely be a major source of tension in the transatlantic relationship. But forging a joint approach to cleantech manufacturing can ensure mutual energy security, economic competitiveness, and international strength.

Report by Max Bergmann, Joseph Majkut, and Federico Steinberg — March 28, 2025

Previewing Transatlantic Trade Turmoil

Please join the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program for an online discussion previewing how transatlantic trade relations will fare under President Trump's second term.

Event — February 27, 2025