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The discreet charm of economic diversification: How Brussels and Jakarta can leverage the EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement

Key takeaways: As its trade deficit with China continues to widen and transatlantic commitments become increasingly uncertain, the EU is now questioning both the nature of its ties to Beijing and the strength of its relationship with Washington. Amid this, the EU continues to pursue its strategic diversification efforts, including through new trade agreements such… Continue reading The discreet charm of economic diversification: How Brussels and Jakarta can leverage the EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement

Opting out of the system: Youth withdrawal and state response in East Asia

Across East Asia, a growing number of young people are choosing not to participate in a hyper-competitive job market that generates diminishing returns. Instead of pursuing upward mobility through long working hours, they opt for reduced ambition and emotional self-protection. In China, this phenomenon is often described as tangping (lying flat). In Japan and South… Continue reading Opting out of the system: Youth withdrawal and state response in East Asia

Why the EU must scale up support for Myanmar’s resistance

Since Myanmar’s resistance has succeeded in weakening the military without significant international backing, the EU must now scale up its support to help shape a more inclusive and democratic Myanmar and remain a credible actor in the country and in Southeast Asia. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of… Continue reading Why the EU must scale up support for Myanmar’s resistance

From strategy to action: The European Union in the Indo-Pacific

A coherent, flexible Indo-Pacific strategy—firmly rooted in European values and interests as well as in the realities, needs, and priorities of the region—is crucial if the EU is to remain an influential player in this key arena of the 21st century. This requires regional and sector-specific approaches tailored to different subregions and countries, within an… Continue reading From strategy to action: The European Union in the Indo-Pacific

The challenges of Sino‑Russian alignment to the liberal international order in Southeast Asia

This paper explores the challenges of Sino-Russian alignment to liberal international order (LIO) in the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on Southeast Asia. Rather than being based upon common interests or values, the alignment between Russian and Chinese interests is pragmatic and expedient in the context of contemporary international affairs. China is traditionally an important player… Continue reading The challenges of Sino‑Russian alignment to the liberal international order in Southeast Asia

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The discreet charm of economic diversification: How Brussels and Jakarta can leverage the EU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement

Opting out of the system: Youth withdrawal and state response in East Asia

Why the EU must scale up support for Myanmar’s resistance

From strategy to action: The European Union in the Indo-Pacific

The challenges of Sino‑Russian alignment to the liberal international order in Southeast Asia

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