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Funded by the EU NextGenerationEU through the Recovery and Resilience Plan for Slovakia under project No. 09I03-03-V04-00462 EU- and Slovakia-funded project “European-Southeast Asia Relations: Their Current State and Future Prospect” (EUSEAR). - A. Gerstl
In #Singapore, EUSEAR PI Alfred Gerstl gave presentations at NUS (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy) and NTU (RSIS) on #ASEAN-#EU relations, with a focus on #CentralEasternEurope. Picture: A. Gerstl with NTU's Alan Chong and #Ukraine's ambassador Kateryna Zelenko. @ceias-eu.bsky.social
Spending three weeks in #SoutheastAsia, EUSEAR head Alfred Gerstl presented project findings at Diplomatic Academy #Vietnam. He discussed #economic and #security collaboration between the #EU and #ASEAN and how #CentralEasternEuropean countries can deepen their relations. @ceias-eu.bsky.social
At #CEEasiaForum2026, EUSEAR organized a timely panel on #Europe-#SoutheastAsia relations. PI Alfred Gerstl discussed with Ivo Schutte (EEAS) and #Philippine Amb. Evangelina Bernas security and economic relations. Divergent views on #humanrights were addressed in the context of #Myanmar.
#Vietnam's To Lam "may be able to implement his ambitious reforms more quickly, but there is a risk that the established checks and balances will cease to function and that dissenting opinions within the party will be heard less and less" - EUSEAR PI Alfred Gerstl, www.dw.com/en/vietnam-c...
Is Vietnam becoming more like China?
After Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party chief To Lam as the country's president, analysts are asking whether Vietnam aims to copy Chinese President Xi Jinping's political model.
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EUSEAR head Alfred Gerstl was quoted in DW on the #EU as a trusted hedge in #SoutheastAsia. "Not only are the EU and ASEAN confronted with identical challenges, but they also share an interest in promoting international law and multilateralism". @ceias-eu.bsky.social www.dw.com/en/southeast...
Trust in EU grows in Southeast Asia, but challenges remain
Southeast Asia increasingly sees the European Union as a trusted hedge against US-China rivalry, but analysts say Brussels will need stronger political engagement to turn growing goodwill into real st...
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EUSEAR head Alfred Gerstl puts the Sino-Japanese relations and the dispute over Senkaku Island in a historic context. The "relations are now at a particularly low point, for which both sides bear responsibility", he is quoted in Seznam Zprvay www.seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/zahra... @ceias-eu.bsky.social
Testují hranice nového konfliktu. Dvě země chtějí vládnout Asii - Seznam Zprávy
Historické křivdy a soupeření o hegemonii ve východní Asii znovu vyostřují vztahy mezi Čínou a Japonskem. Napětí ve Východočínském moři může přerůst v konflikt s dopadem na celý Indo-Pacifik.
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EUSEAR head Alfred Gerstl co-wrote an article with Jagannath Panda (ISDP Sweden) on recasting order in the Indo-Pacific and the future of the Liberal international order, highlighting their impacts on Europe and Asia and strategies to respond. @ceias-eu.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Recasting order in the Indo-Pacific: Europe, Asia, and the future of the Liberal International Order - Asia Europe Journal
The Liberal International Order (LIO) is increasingly under threat—not only from revisionist and authoritarian states like China and Russia but also from within the USA itself. Unlike his predecessors...
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EUSEAR's Alfred Gerstl commented on #Philippine Foreign Minister Lazaro's lecture on Manila's priorities as #ASEAN Chair in 2026. A good summary provided by AIES: www.aies.at/news/en/even...
Southeast Asia in Turbulent Times
Philippine Priorities as ASEAN Chair
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EUSEAR head Alfred Gerstl commented on #Philippine Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro's presentation of the Philippine priorities as #ASEAN Chair in 2026 in Vienna. They discussed #geopolitics, the #SouthChinaSea and #Myanmar. Organized by Philippine Embassy in Austria and AIES. #CEIAS
Together with experts from #SoutheastAsia, EUSEAR head Alfred Gerstl will discuss geopolitical and geo-economic trends in the region in the age of AI. Organized by Vienna Institute for Global Studies in Vienna on 12.2. www.eventbrite.at/e/southeast-... @ceias-eu.bsky.social - @ceias-eu.bsky.social
On 11 February, 18:00-19:00, EUSEAR head Alfred Gerstl will comment on #Philippine Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa Lazaro's presentation of her government's priorities as #ASEAN Chair in 2026. The event is co-organized by @aies.at and the Philippine embassy in Austria. @ceias-eu.bsky.social
"The #Ukraine war has shown #European governments that landmines can play an important role in national defense, but they will need to convey to their #SoutheastAsian partners that the current threat from Russia necessitates deploying landmines" - EUSEAR head Alfred Gerstl www.dw.com/en/european-...
Southeast Asia uneasy as European states quit landmine ban – DW – 12/11/2025
As several European nations move to quit a landmark ban on anti-personnel landmines, governments and victims in mine-scarred Southeast Asia fear the move could embolden new use and slow demining effor...
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#Slovakia released its #IndoPacific strategy. It has a strong focus on #SoutheastAsia, highlighting #ASEAN's strategic and economic importance for #Europe. The strategy is committed to maintaining the rules-based regional order and seeking a more active role for the #EU www.mzv.sk/documents/10...
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On 24 November, EUSEAR PI Alfred Gerstl presented preliminary project results at @aies.at to deepen relations of #EU, #CentralEurope with #SoutheastAsia. Thanks to @euvip.bsky.social, @ceias-eu.bsky.social @kris-ki.bsky.social , @tanguystruye.bsky.social struye.bsky.social, @luissimonn.bsky.social
EUSEAR and the project The #EU in the volatile #Indopacific region presented in Vienna recommendations for EU to strengthen its influence in #SoutheastAsia. Panel discussion with @kris-ki.bsky.social @tanguystruye.bsky.social @luissimonn.bsky.social. @euvip.bsky.social @ceias-eu.bsky.social @aies.at
EUSEAR, hosted by @ceias-eu.bsky.social, partners with @aies.at, @euvip.bsky.social and Diplomatic Academy of Vienna to organize the panel discussion Europe and Southeast Asia: Anchors for a Stable Indo-Pacific Order on 24 November, 18:00-19:30. Venue: Diplomatic Academy.
How can Europe address economic #security challenges in the #Indo-Pacific? The 2nd #EUVIP Dissemination Workshop takes place on 5 November at the Royal Higher Institute for Defence (RHID) in Brussels 📍 www.euvip-project.com/podrobnosti-...
European economic security challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region | Euvip
2nd EUVIP Dissemination Workshop
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In Brussels, EUVIP Head Alfred Gerstl and member David Broul held a high-level meeting at the European External Action Service to discuss #EU relations with Indo-Pacific partners, notably Southeast Asia and India, & the Global Gateway Initiative. We also shared with them our policy recommendations 🌏
#Trump attending the 47th #ASEAN Summit is a diplomatic success for #ASEAN, even more as he emphasized that he is "committed to a free and open and thriving #IndoPacific". However, it remains to be seen if he is more committed to ASEAN than during his first term. @ceias-eu.bsky.social
#Russia and #China’s expedient alignment poses strategic challenges to the rules-based order in #SoutheastAsia, notably for #Myanmar, #Philippines, #Vietnam, #ASEAN. An analysis of J. Yu-Wen Chen, M. Taylor, K. Kironska, and Alfred Gerstl (head of EUSEAR) - link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The challenges of Sino-Russian alignment to the liberal international order in Southeast Asia - Asia Europe Journal
This paper explores the challenges of Sino-Russian alignment to liberal international order (LIO) in the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on Southeast Asia. Rather than being based upon common interests or values, the alignment between Russian and Chinese interests is pragmatic and expedient in the context of contemporary international affairs. China is traditionally an important player in Southeast Asia, while Russia lacks significant strategic presence and influence in this region despite pursuing a range of energy and economic interests, for example, Russia remains Southeast Asia’s leading arms supplier. Russia’s calculus in the Indo-Pacific, and particularly in Southeast Asia is neither bound nor framed by Sino-Russian relations. However, due to the emergence of strategic competition as the defining feature of contemporary international order, Russia and China’s expedient alignment could pose challenges to the LIO in Southeast Asia. To investigate these challenges, this paper provides an overview of China and Russia’s respective relationship with Southeast Asian countries, using the cases of Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Through the responses of these countries and ASEAN to the South China Sea dispute and the Russia-Ukraine War, the complex implications of Sino-Russian alignment for the LIO in Southeast Asia will be revealed and discussed.
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New course at Palacký University Olomouc, taught by #EUVIP team members Alfred Gerstl, Renata Westlake and Federica Cidale 👇 The #Philippines Today (for BA & MA students) offers an intro to the country’s history, politics, economics, culture, language and society 📚
In her speech, Theresa Fallon examined the EU’s role in the Indo-Pacific, calling for greater engagement to counter #China and noting India’s rising importance.
In her speech, Julie Yu-Wen Chen, an @euvip.bsky.social member, mentions how Taiwan, often sidelined in international discussions, needs visibility without distraction. Nordic & Baltic democracies offer a model in defending shared values & countering challenges from China/Russia in grey-zone areas
The 3rd speech, by Paul O’Shea, warned that the US–Japan alliance is being eroded under Trump’s 2nd term. He highlighted the rise of Sanseito, echoing Trump with “Japan First,” nuclear ambitions & foreign policy independence, as a challenge too important to ignore.
Theresa Fallon discussed power hedging & balancing, Russia & China’s growing influence, and the critical role of undersea cables, highlighting how global dynamics shift as two major powers challenge US unipolarity.
The EUVIP dissemination workshop with ICDS kicked off in Tallinn, Estonia. In the Indo-Pacific, the EU faces increasing pressure. @euvip.bsky.social head Alfred highlighted the need for more military commitment, listening to the region & deeper ties with like-minded partners.
Monique Taylor, in her speech, focused on AUKUS turbulence: US political uncertainty & resource debates. She highlighted how quickly commitments shift, showing the EU the risks of relying on the US and the need for stronger European security partnerships.
Paul O’Shea delivered insights on Japan’s shifting politics & waning pacifism, highlighting generational change, fears of US abandonment, and the erosion of the rules-based order shared by both Japan & the EU.
Eine treffende Analyse der engen, aber doch belasteten Beziehungen zwischen #Vietnam und #China von Lisa-Marie Rolly in campus a. Fein, dass ich mit einigen Zitaten beitragen durfte. campus-a.at/2025/08/28/v... @ceias-eu.bsky.social @euvip.bsky.social
Vietnam und China: Zwischen Freundschaft und Konflikt | campus a
Kaum ein Nachbarschaftsverhältnis in Asien ist so widersprüchlich wie jenes zwischen China und Vietnam. Trotz kultureller Verflechtungen und diplomatischer...
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