More than half a year has passed since the military coup in Myanmar by the Tatmadaw. This has put an end to a decade-long period of democratic transitioning, which started in 2011 under Prime Minister U Thein Sein (Hlaing 2016). In October 2021, eight months after the coup, the situation in Myanmar is still far from stable.
China seeks to strengthen its circumpolar ties to gain legitimacy as an Arctic stakeholder. Meanwhile, the EU is following a similar path, attempting to balance the display of restraint and the desire to secure its own geopolitical interests in the Arctic region.
After the initial proposal of a joint strategy in April 2021, the EU formally released its Indo-Pacific strategy on 16
2021 marks the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union
The February 2021 coup in Myanmar led to the overthrow of the existing government and served as a catalyst for increased violence and deteriorating humanitarian conditions country-wide. What is the existing contribution of the international community, including the EU, and how can Brussels improve its response to better tackle the humanitarian and security implications of the current crisis?
As water scarcity in China rises, so does its need for radical policy change. How can a mutually beneficial solution be found through collaboration with the EU?
North Korea faces severe deforestation and environmental threats. Could Climate Diplomacy be a way for the EU to re-start its dialogue with the isolated country?
The Portuguese port of Sines has become an economic battleground for Chinese and American influence in Europe, all set to the background of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. How should the EU respond and ensure strategic autonomy?
November 2020 Under the broad banner of the New Southern Policy (NSP), ASEAN and its member states are accorded