Max Bergman

Max Bergmann, Director of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, shares his insights on NATO's recent summit. He discusses the controversial commitment to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP and questions whether European nations can realistically fulfill these promises. The dialogue also tackles the potential economic strain on healthcare and social services, the shifting balance of military responsibility from the U.S. to Europe, and the integration of AI into NATO's strategies, all while addressing implications for security in light of ongoing global tensions.

Max Bergmann, director of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, shares insights on the turbulent state of European security. He discusses the shifting dynamics of U.S.-Europe relations, highlighting the contrasting approaches of Trump and Biden. The rise of far-right politics in Germany is examined, alongside its implications for coalition-building. Bergmann also evaluates potential negotiations regarding Ukraine, weighing scenarios that could affect its sovereignty and NATO ambitions.

Max Bergman, a Russia expert from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Adam Siegel, a cybersecurity authority at the Council on Foreign Relations; Keir Giles, who studies Russian foreign policy; and Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a senior fellow focusing on Russian influence. They delve into Russia's hybrid warfare tactics across Europe, detailing acts of sabotage and the dangers of disinformation. The panel emphasizes the need for robust countermeasures and public awareness to combat these destabilizing actions and maintain global security.

Max Bergmann, Director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, shares insights on how a potential second Trump term could reshape Europe’s security landscape. The conversation covers Europe's shift towards military self-reliance and the impacts this could have on NATO unity. Bergmann discusses the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations, challenges facing Ukraine, and how the U.S. political climate influences European stability. The need for a cohesive European strategy in the face of geopolitical threats is emphasized.

Minna Ålander, an associate fellow at Chatham House, and Max Bergmann, director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, dive into NATO's new 5% defense spending target. They question whether simply increasing budgets will boost military effectiveness and discuss the significant challenges facing European cooperation in defense. The conversation touches on the need for modernizing military equipment and reassessing defense strategies to counter threats from Russia, stressing the importance of cohesive, innovative approaches in a changing geopolitical landscape.