Max Bergmann
Max Bergmann is a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where he focuses on European and U.S. foreign policy. He has analyzed the increasing polarization and fragmentation of politics in Europe, highlighting the implications for governance and democracy. Bergmann's work addresses the crisis of confidence in political institutions and the challenges faced by democracies in achieving stable coalitions amid rising populism.
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Max Bergmann, the director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program at CSIS, highlighted the challenges of replacing U.S. intelligence capabilities.
Europa are armele necesare, dar are în continuare nevoie de SUA pentru a purta război. Analiză Politico
Romania· 2026-02-14
Max Bergmann is the director of the program for Europe, Russia, and Eurasia at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Cine a stat în spatele politicii externe anti-europene a lui Trump?Romania· 2025-12-15
Max Bergmann commented on the revolutionary movement of Maga trying to upend postwar US foreign policy.
You and me against the world: who was behind Trump’s anti-Europe foreign policy? | US foreign policy
United Kingdom· 2025-12-13
Max Bergmann said political meddling in Europe to back far-right nationalists was now a core part of America’s national strategy.
European Council president warns US not to interfere in Europe’s affairs | European UnionUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-08
Max Bergmann said the meeting will give us an indication of how seriously Trump is taking the efforts to sanction Russian energy.
Orbán to visit White House to try to broker Trump-Putin summit for peace in Ukraine | Viktor OrbánUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-07
Max Bergmann, a Russia expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said Tomahawk missiles would level a playing field that is tipped toward Russia.
In talks with Zelenskiy, Trump appears to press pause on fresh support
Tanzania· 2025-10-18
Max Bergmann, a Russia expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said Putin’s move appeared meant to make the U.S. transfer of such weapons less likely.
In talks with Zelenskiy, Trump appears to press pause on fresh support
Guyana· 2025-10-17
Max Bergmann, a Russia expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, commented on Putin's move to disrupt the delivery of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
Λευκός Οίκος: Συνάντηση Τραμπ – Ζελένσκι υπό τη σκιά νέας συνόδου με Πούτιν
Greece· 2025-10-17
Max Bergmann, a Russia expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said Putin’s outreach is perhaps designed to thwart the potential transfer of Tomahawks to Ukraine.
Trump set to host Zelensky at White House a day after surprise announcement of a new Putin summit
Canada· 2025-10-17
Max Bergmann is a representative of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
„Financial Times“: Trumpo nusivylimas Putinu pasiekė kritinę ribą
Lithuania· 2025-07-12
Max Bergmann is the director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies who commented on European defense issues.
El ataque de EE UU a Irán da un vuelco a la cumbre de la OTAN | Internacional
Spain· 2025-06-23
Max Bergmann from the Center for Strategic and International Studies discusses the transparency of NATO's preparations for the summit.
El pulso de España en la OTAN amenaza con desestabilizar la cumbre de La Haya | InternacionalSpain· 2025-06-22
Max Bergmann opines that there is potential for a true division and an outbreak at the NATO summit.
Trump advierte de que la OTAN “tendrá que lidiar con España” sobre el gasto en defensa | InternacionalSpain· 2025-06-20Max Bergmann is from the Center for Strategic and International Studies discussing the G7's significance.
Jutarnji list - Svi čekaju što će u kanadskim Stjenjacima napraviti Trump: 'Ako ne izazove incident, to će biti uspjeh'
Croatia· 2025-06-16
Max Bergmann is an analyst commenting on the dynamics of the G-7 summit.
La crisis en torno a Irán marca el primer G-7 de Donald Trump | InternacionalSpain· 2025-06-15
Center for Strategic and International Studies Europe, Russia and Eurasia program director Max Bergmann said Europeans would observe Trump at the G7.
Trump makes G7 return in Iran crisis
Taiwan· 2025-06-14
Max Bergmann highlights the difficulties Europe would face in defending itself without US support.
Las grietas de la defensa europea: por qué la capacidad disuasoria frente a Rusia es limitada | InternacionalSpain· 2025-03-16
Max Bergmann believes it is the right time to discuss the proposal for a European army.
Η πρόκληση της ασφάλειας στην Ε.Ε.Greece· 2025-03-14
Max Bergmann suggested that Europe should reconsider the concept of a 'European force'.
Membayangkan Eropa Tanpa Amerika Serikat
Indonesia· 2025-03-08
Max Bergmann is the director of the Europe and Russia program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies who commented on Trump's foreign policy shift.
Trump no Congresso dos EUA: o que esperar do discurso do presidente dos EUA
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-04
Max Bergmann is the director of the European Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, advocating for a stronger European defense partnership.
Πόσο χρόνο έχει η Ε.Ε. για να χτίσει δική της άμυναGreece· 2025-03-03
Bergmann stated that Ukraine is far more desperate than it was in 2019 due to the ongoing war.
Trump tried to extort Zelenskyy and was impeached – now he may succeed | US foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-28
Max Bergmann said that 'engaging with Europe is just not their priority at all'.
Starmer tries to woo Trump – but has the US-UK relationship lost its spark? | US foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-28
Max Bergmann warned that upcoming conflicts could permanently alter the nature of transatlantic relations.
国际观察丨从乌克兰危机看美欧关系中的“美国优先”--国际--人民网
China· 2025-02-26
Max Bergmann is a Russia analyst who discussed Putin's opportunity to win the war in Ukraine.
Tres años después de la guerra en Ucrania, Trump abre un nuevo mundo para Putin
Argentina· 2025-02-24
Max Bergmann is a Russian analyst who believes Putin sees a real opportunity to win the war in Ukraine.
La trei ani de la invazia rusă în Ucraina, Trump deschide o nouă eră pentru Putin. Cum speră să profite liderul de la KremlinRomania· 2025-02-24Max Bergmann commented on the implications of Trump's phone call with Putin for Ukraine.
Nga tăng vị thế sau cuộc điện đàm giữa ông Trump và ông Putin
Vietnam· 2025-02-15
Max Bergmann is mentioned as an expert analyzing political volatility in Europe.
‘La salud de la democracia está en los niveles de 1985’
Colombia· 2025-02-09
