The Eurofile

Max and Donatienne discuss a recent major blow to Germany’s environmental strategy, Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez officially forming a new government, the resignation of Portuguese PM Antonio Costa, and the EU’s artillery promise to Ukraine falling flat. Then, Max is joined for a conversation with Rym Momtaz, consultant research fellow for European foreign policy and security at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), on Emmanuel Macron and French foreign policy.  Learn more:  Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts 

Max and Donatienne first discuss Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Kyiv and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s call for bold EU reforms. Then, they are joined for an ‘exit interview’ with Stavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, as his time in Washington, DC comes to a close. Learn more:  Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts 

Max and Donatienne first discuss the Polish election results and their broader implications for Europe. Then, they review the recent EU-US summit in Washington, D.C. Lastly, Max is joined for a conversation with David Lammy, the UK Shadow Foreign Secretary and Labour MP for Tottenham.   Learn more:  Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts  Poland’s Election Could Transform the European Union The Future of British Foreign Policy: A Conversation with UK Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP 

Max and Donatienne discuss the upcoming elections in Poland, the EU’s uncoordinated first reaction to the ongoing crisis in Israel, and how turbulence on Capitol Hill affects the future of security assistance to Ukraine. Then, they are joined for a conversation with Tara Varma, a visiting fellow in the Center of the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution, for a conversation on the state of French foreign policy in a European context.  Learn more:  Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts Beyond the Battlefield: Global Implications of Russia’s War in Ukraine 

Max and Donatienne first look back at Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech and what it portends for her vision of Europe’s future. Then, they are joined for a conversation with Timothy Garton Ash, professor of European Studies at Oxford University, to discuss the history of contemporary Europe and his new book, Homelands: A Personal History of Europe.  Learn more:  Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts Beyond the Battlefield: Global Implications of Russia’s War in Ukraine 

Max and Donatienne are first joined by Caitlin Chin, fellow with the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program, to discuss the impact of the EU’s Digital Services Act, as very large online platforms will now have to comply with Brussels’ online content rulebook. Then, they are joined for a conversation with Federico Steinberg, visiting fellow with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, to discuss the state of Europe’s economy.  Learn more:   Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts  Beyond the Battlefield: Global Implications of Russia’s War in Ukraine 

Max and Donatienne first recap their summer vacations in Europe, including an assessment of Irish neutrality in the current European political climate. Then, they are joined by Mujtaba (Mij) Rahman, managing director for Europe at political risk research and consulting firm Eurasia Group, for a conversation about the current state of European politics and Europe’s future geopolitical trajectory.  Learn more:  Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts Germany's New China Strategy: A Conversation with German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis  Beyond the Battlefield: Global Implications of Russia’s War in Ukraine 

Max and Donatienne discuss the state of Europe’s far right. Charles Powell joins to talk about the Spanish election results and the future of European politics. They also explore the rise of far-right parties in Europe, the resurgence of the AFD in Germany, and the challenges faced by mainstream conservative parties.

Max and Donatienne first discuss the recent NATO summit in Vilnius, the resignation of PM Mark Rutte’s government in the Netherlands, and the European Union’s ongoing migration problem, after EU leaders recently agreed to a new pact on asylum policy. Then, they are joined for a conversation with political analyst, activist, and media writer Agon Maliqi about the ongoing tensions in Kosovo. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Learn more:  Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts What Happened at NATO's Vilnius Summit? 

Max and Donatienne are first joined by Federico Steinberg, visiting fellow at CSIS, to discuss the European Union’s new economic security strategy. Then, Max sits down with the United Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador David Quarrey to preview the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.  Learn more:  Russian Roulette | CSIS Podcasts Germany's Financial Attack on NATO | CSIS