In This Together: New Momentum for Indo-Pacific and Europe

May 16, 18:15-19:30

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Shared security threats have brought Europe and key partners in the Indo-Pacific closer than ever. Repeated warnings against becoming ‘vassals’ of hegemons and calls to combine the strengths of mid-sized countries—or middle powers—have begun to produce results. Trade agreements and defence partnerships are being concluded, and high-level visits have become more frequent. Spillovers from the wars in the Middle East and China’s attempts to consolidate its influence have incentivised stronger collaboration. What opportunities remain to be seized? How can these alliances be operationalised? And what do Indo-Pacific partners candidly expect from their European counterparts?