Wed., Aug. 7, 2024: AGI Seminar “The interests and role of the European Union in East Asia” (online) [finished]

We invite researchers who are engaged in research on Asia and hold AGI Seminars. Your participation is more than welcome!

*This seminar will be online and free of charge.

*Please refer to the following for details.

Date and Time

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
*A question-and-answer session is scheduled at the end of the presentation.

Presenter

Dr. Joern DOSCH, Professor and Chair of International Politics and Development Cooperation, and Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, University of Rostock, Germany

Title

The interests and role of the European Union in East Asia

Abstract

Since about 2021, the European Union has become more assertive in its relations with East Asia. The EU has increasingly emphasised its norms and values as guiding principles in both bilateral and multilateral engagements. The EU’s Asia-Pacific strategy is one of the most ambitious regional papers in this new approach, aiming to “reinforce the legitimacy of the EU in the Asia-Pacific as a value-based global actor (democracy, human rights, rule of law, gender equality, multilateralism, good governance) and standard-setter.” With the current international order challenged by the war in Ukraine and other flashpoints, the EU-Japan strategic partnership has become more significant in defending rules-based international relations. Additionally, the EU now formally considers China a “strategic rival”. The EU’s “Global Gateway” programme – a EUR 300 billion initiative to meet global infrastructure development needs – is widely seen as a response to the Belt & Road Initiative. How successful has the EU been in boosting its role and status in East Asia, and what challenges lie ahead?

Language

English presentation and material(s)

Presenter Biography

Dr. Joern Dosch is Professor of International Politics and Development Cooperation as well as Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences at the University of Rostock, Germany. He previously held academic positions at the University of Mainz, Stanford University, the University of Leeds and Monash University Malaysia. Dosch specialises in Asia Pacific politics and international relations and has authored more than 150 publications in this field. Dosch also regularly works as a consultant for the European Union and the governments of several EU member states.