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Uniting 27 disjointed countries, the European Union is the world’s only democratic experiment in both supranational and intergovernmental governance, transforming the geopolitical landscape of the twenty-first century. In trade deals, digital rules, energy strategy, defense policy, and transatlantic bonds, it has become a powerhouse in shaping global norms. As geopolitical rivalries intensify, CSIS examines the influence of each member, the United States, and adversaries on how the European Union seeks to reignite trust in the European project—at home and abroad.

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Davos, Greenland, and the EU-India Deal

Max and Donatienne discuss last week's World Economic Forum in Davos before turning to a conversation with Rick Rossow about the newly announced EU-India free trade agreement.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Donatienne Ruy, and Richard M. Rossow — January 29, 2026

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Davos, Greenland, and the EU-India Deal

Max and Donatienne discuss last week's World Economic Forum in Davos before turning to a conversation with Rick Rossow about the newly announced EU-India free trade agreement.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Donatienne Ruy, and Richard M. Rossow — January 29, 2026

CSIS

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

Can Europe Keep Ukraine’s Military Afloat without the U.S.?

Max and Donatienne discuss recent comments about the creation of a European standing army before turning to a conversation with Michael Kofman about Europe’s role in the war in Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — January 15, 2026

CSIS
The Eurofile

Europe’s Frantic Start to 2026

Max and Donatienne discuss last month’s European Council meeting, the mounting US-EU tech fight, and the Trump administration’s increasing pressure on Greenland.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — January 8, 2026

CSIS
The Eurofile

Europe’s Make-or-Break Summit

Max and Donatienne discuss recent comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declaring the end of ‘Pax Americana,’ preview a high-stakes European Council meeting, before turning to a conversation with Dr. Thu Nguyen to discuss the state of democracy in the EU.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Donatienne Ruy — December 18, 2025

CSIS
Russian Roulette

Sergey Radchenko on Ukraine Peace Negotiations

Max and Maria spoke with Sergey Radchenko about the state of affairs in peace negotiations over Ukraine as we come to the close of 2025. They discuss the different parties' goals and positions, and how this current round of negotiations compares to the talks in Istanbul at the start of the full-scale invasion back in 2022.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Sergey Rachenko — December 18, 2025

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