Publications

EU-Korea Security Cooperation and the War in Ukraine – A Double-edged Sword for Seoul?

As one of Asia’s leading military powers and arms manufacturers, South Korea has developed a solid and growing security cooperation framework with the EU, with nuclear non-proliferation, disarmament and cybersecurity at its core. In light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Charles Michel’s and Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Seoul on 22 May 2023 may have given this close relationship a new impetus.

05/26/2023

Green Trilateral Cooperation: A Next Step for the EU’s Strategic Partnership with Japan and the Republic of Korea

The summit on 16 March 2023 between the Japanese and Republic of Korea (ROK) heads of state was seen as a milestone in relations between the two powers. Such a thawing could present a unique opportunity for Japan and Korea’s strategic partners and see the establishment of a structured trilateral relationship on green cooperation with the EU. This EIAS opinion piece explores how a trilateral promises to strengthen current rapprochement efforts and complements ongoing measures being taken to achieve each actor’s strategic goals in the green transition.

04/28/2023

centralasia

Shifting Migration Patterns in Central Asia – The Path Towards Resilience?

While the EU’s Central Asia strategy places an emphasis on human security, the issue of migration is a key pillar in the pursuit of resilience and should not be viewed solely through the lens of security. This Op-Ed examines migration patterns in Central Asia and the EU‘s strategy for the region in light of the war in Ukraine, providing three key focus points.

03/31/2023

Briefing Papers

energy

Framing the Future EU-Viet Nam Partnership – Green Development as a Catalyst for Trade and Political Cooperation?

Two years after the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the European Union (EU), this EIAS Briefing Paper outlines the evolution of economic and trade relations between the two partners, identifying relevant sectors for future cooperation. Taking into account both parties’ climate ambitions, as well as Vietnam’s need to develop its energy infrastructure, the EU and Vietnam should collaborate more intensively to secure and incentivise sustainable European investments in Vietnam, facilitated by the FTA. Sharing its experience, the EU can contribute to determining an energy policy adapted to Vietnam’s needs and will.

08/31/2022

Connectivity

The EU Connectivity Strategy: Putting Words into Action

The EU is stepping up its global connectivity efforts, also seeking to offer countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America viable alternatives to China’s ‘Belt and Road Initiative’. But how can the EU Connectivity Strategy be successfully implemented?

08/09/2021

Japan’s 2050 Net-Zero Emission Policy: a Case for Degrowth?

05/02/2021(Correction 16/02/2021:“Solar capacity in 2019 already amounted to 62 GW, while wind energy only produced 4 GW” (p. 14) -> This should be 62 and

02/05/2021

Policy Briefs

ASEAN

The Missing Piece of the EU-ROK Digital Partnership: Development Cooperation in ASEAN

Signed in November 2022, the EU-ROK Digital Partnership offers itself as an unprecedented opportunity for both parties to develop their cooperation in the digital realm. Yet for all it does succeed in covering, the agreement remains silent on development cooperation in the area of digital capacity building in third countries.

03/31/2023

Connectivity

EU Energy Security and Kazakhstan’s Position on the Middle Corridor

Before the 24th of February 2022, freight through the New Eurasian Land Bridge (NELB) or so-called ‘Northern Corridor’ —with Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine as its most critical components— showed great promise. However, the war in Ukraine and the related Western sanctions against Russia and Belarus have created significant shifts in global geo-economics and supply chains. This has heavily affected various sectors such as global energy markets, transportation, and logistics, alongside infrastructural connectivity initiatives.

01/23/2023

Thailand: Role Model and Bridge Builder for EU-ASEAN Cooperation in Combatting IUU Fishing

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is one of the most serious threats to marine ecosystems, undermining the national and regional efforts to conserve and manage fish stocks. With an estimated global value of IUU fishing between 10-20 billion EUR per year, one in every five fish is illegally caught from IUU fishing activities annually. Moreover, IUU fishing also comes with social and economic implications since it undermines the fairness of responsible fishermen and gives rise to forced labour and human trafficking.

12/23/2022

EIAS Talks

ASEAN

ASEAN-EU Relations: The Road to 45

EU-ASEAN diplomatic relations at 45, where are we at?

08/31/2022

centralasia

30 Years of Independence: The Future of Uzbekistan and Uzbek-EU Relations EIAS Talk with H.E. Ambassador Dilyor Khakimov

EIAS Talk by Lin Goethals with H.E. Ambassador Dilyor Khakimov on the Future of Uzbekistan and Uzbek-EU Relations at 30 years of Independence.

06/21/2021

China

The science behind EU-China relations: EIAS Talk with Stephanie Balme

EIAS Talk on EU-China science diplomacy with Stéphanie Balme, the Dean of the Collège Universitaire de Sciences Po, Professor at PSIA (Paris School of International Affairs), and Director of Research FNSP (CERI).

06/15/2021

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