Max Bergmann

Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center
Max Bergmann

Max Bergmann is the director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and the Stuart Center in Euro-Atlantic and Northern European Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Prior to joining CSIS he was a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, where he focused on Europe, Russia, and U.S. security cooperation. From 2011 to 2017, he served in the U.S. Department of State in a number of different positions, including as a member of the secretary of state’s policy planning staff, where he focused on political-military affairs and nonproliferation; special assistant to the undersecretary for arms control and international security; speechwriter to then secretary of state John Kerry; and senior adviser to the assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs. Before serving in the State Department, Bergmann worked at the Center for American Progress as a military and nonproliferation policy analyst and at the National Security Network as the deputy policy director. Bergmann holds a master’s degree in comparative politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Bates College. His recent commentary has been published in outlets such as Politico (March 2022, August 2022), the Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, and Sasakawa USA.

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2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific

The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department cordially invites you to 2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific to explore how NATO and Indo-Pacific allies can navigate this evolving landscape.

Event — May 27, 2025

Russian Roulette

Chokepoints and Economic Warfare with Edward Fishman

Max and Maria spoke with Edward Fishman about his bestselling book, Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — May 16, 2025

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The State of Russia-Ukraine Negotiations with Michael Kimmage

Max and Maria welcome Michael Kimmage back to the show to provide his analysis of the ongoing U.S.-led negotiations to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Michael Kimmage — May 2, 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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100 Days of Trump 2.0: Transatlantic Tensions with Indo-Pacific Stakes feat. Janka Oertel

In this week's episode, Max and Donatienne cover Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Washington and the state of transatlantic relations. Then, they are joined by Janka Oertel, to break down how big changes in US trade policy and rising transatlantic tensions affect the EU-China trade and diplomatic relationship.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — April 24, 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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Russia-Ukraine Negotiations: Outlining a U.S. Strategy with Tom Wright

In this special CSIS crossover episode with Russian Roulette’s sister podcast, The Eurofile, Max Bergmann and co-host Donatienne Ruy welcome Tom Wright, senior fellow at Brookings and former Senior Director for Strategic Planning at the United States National Security Council (NSC) in the Biden administration, to discuss his recent article in Foreign Affairs outlining a U.S. strategy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations. 

Podcast Episode by Donatienne Ruy and Max Bergmann — April 4, 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