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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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The Eurofile

The (Associate) European Union and a Transatlantic Tech Update

Max and Lexi unpack Von der Leyen's State of the European Union address in Strasbourg. Plus, Emily Benson joins to take stock of the transatlantic tech relationship.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Lexi Linafelter, and Emily Benson — September 17, 2026

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Southeast Asia Radio

The Future of EU-Southeast Asia Relations with Max Bergmann

This week, Greg was joined by Max Bergmann to discuss their upcoming report on EU-Southeast Asia coordination under the Trump Administration.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Max Bergmann, and Lauren Mai — September 10, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
The Eurofile

Brussels is Back: the EU's Autumn Agenda with Henry Foy

Max and Otto discuss discuss the week's biggest transatlantic stories before turning to a conversation with Henry Foy, Brussels Bureau Chief at the Financial Times, to map out the EU's packed fall agenda.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Otto Svendsen — September 3, 2026

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Betting on America

An International Call to Action on 6G

This special episode of Betting on America features the recent CSIS-hosted “International Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security” with the U.S. Department of Commerce, a leader in advancing secure, trusted, and innovative wireless technologies.

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar and Matt Pearl — August 19, 2026

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Brussels vs. Brussels: The EU’s Data Act and the DMA’s Clash Over Cloud

The European Union preliminarily designated AWS and Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act. Both already fall under the Data Act, and the overlapping rules risk undermining Europe's cloud sector while deepening its reliance on U.S. providers.

Commentary by Christopher Gundermann — August 7, 2026

EST Rapid Roundup: More Tariffs and Implications

Join the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department’s Navin Girishankar, Philip Luck and Angela Ellard as they unpack the Trump administration's recent tariff actions and discuss the implications for U.S. trading partners. 

Event — July 30, 2026