Key takeaways: With a new Republican administration coming to power in the US, Southeast Asian countries seem to have low expectations from Washington and will have to prepare for weaker American engagement in the region. Considering its stewardship of key waterways, Indonesia should expand its coast guard training beyond its current cooperation with the US… Continue reading Indonesia needs to look beyond the US in boosting its coast guard
Key takeaways: The EU’s Global Gateway faces many hurdles in tackling China’s challenge in Southeast Asia. The EU needs to reflect the issues plaguing the Belt and Road Initiative in the region in shaping its own offer catering to local needs. Global Gateway needs sufficient funding and a more cohesive strategy and planning. In 2021,… Continue reading Global Gateway and Belt and Road Initiative in Southeast Asia
The worsening security in Europe highlights the dangers of relying on high-risk states, pushing European countries to find new partners. Democratic East Asian nations, especially South Korea, are a promising option, as shown by the Czech government’s 2024 decision to award a major nuclear power plant contract to a South Korean company. Key takeaways: South… Continue reading Has South Korea found its firm foothold in Central Europe?
Building partnerships with countries in East and Southeast Asia is a key step to enhancing EU’s supply chain resilience and addressing risky overreliance on China. Key takeaways: Forming new green technology partnerships, particularly with Vietnam and Malaysia, will support the EU’s climate targets by enabling joint initiatives in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and sustainable production… Continue reading A closer EU-Asia partnership for stronger and more resilient supply chains
The EU’s proactive and inclusive approach to Myanmar’s crisis, amid a potential US policy shift under Trump 2.0, makes it a critical advocate for democracy, human rights, and sustainable democracy in Myanmar. Key takeaways: With a possible shift toward isolationist policies under a second Trump administration, the EU must fill the leadership void, using targeted… Continue reading Myanmar’s sustainable democracy: EU’s role amid US retreat under Trump 2.0
