Europe

Europe comprises leading Western powers, challenging transatlantic allies, and some of the world’s repressive regimes. The continent has undergone immense and unprecedented political unification with the formation of the European Union, yet it faces internal divisions, external pressures, and renewed great power rivalry which challenge the transatlantic community. CSIS analysis on Europe explores the region’s evolving role through the lens of multinational institutions, national politics, critical elections, and the future of the transatlantic alliance.

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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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Seth G. Jones
President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
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Max Bergmann
Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center
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Jerry McGinn
Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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Alek Jovovic
Deputy Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department