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A closer EU-Asia partnership for stronger and more resilient supply chains

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

Myanmar’s sustainable democracy: EU’s role amid US retreat under Trump 2.0

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

ASEAN suffers collateral damage from BRICS expansion

The recent expansion of BRICS, which several ASEAN countries want to join, signals a potentially pivotal shift in Southeast Asia’s geopolitical landscape. Key takeaways: ASEAN is being negatively affected by BRICS’ accelerating expansion into the region. Six Southeast Asian states seek BRICS’ full membership status at a critical time when ASEAN’s relevance, legitimacy, and so-called… Continue reading ASEAN suffers collateral damage from BRICS expansion

Potential for a deeper partnership between Slovakia and Indonesia under new leadership in Jakarta

Indonesia’s new president is predicted to employ an outward-looking, non-aligned foreign policy where defense partnerships are prioritized. Slovakia is becoming a promising partner for Jakarta in the EU, with potential cooperation beyond the defense sector. Key takeaways: Indonesia’s new leader, Prabowo Subianto, is projected to stress defense diplomacy in his foreign policy approach. Recent high-level… Continue reading Potential for a deeper partnership between Slovakia and Indonesia under new leadership in Jakarta

EU and ASEAN must act to preserve unity amid authoritarian onslaughts

As authoritarianism rises, the EU and ASEAN face mounting challenges in maintaining unity and upholding fundamental values amidst internal discord and external pressures. Key takeaways: Hungary’s defiance of EU law, particularly in areas of human rights and democratic governance, has created significant tension within the EU, undermining its unity and forcing the bloc to consider… Continue reading EU and ASEAN must act to preserve unity amid authoritarian onslaughts

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