Voice for CHOICE #44: Indo-Pacific Series: The Role of the EU with Abigaël Vasselier
The European Union’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific has grown significantly in recent years, driven by the region’s strategic importance and economic dynamism. The EU aims to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific through enhanced cooperation with regional partners like Japan, India, and ASEAN. Moreover, it has become increasingly clear that Europe and Asia are not separate theatres but are deeply intertwined.
This month’s guest
- Abigaël Vasselier, Head of Program Foreign Relations at MERICS.
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Written by
Johanna Mylonaki
johy_mylonakiJohanna Mylonaki works at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic in the Department of the United Nations. She holds a master’s degree in Modern Greek Philology and Political Science from Charles University and is finishing another in Balkan and Central European Studies. Her academic focus includes Greek politics, Balkan modern history, and international relations. She previously worked as Communications Manager of the China team at the Association for International Affairs, in the International Relations Office of Charles University, and in the Communications Department of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic.
