The US ‘pivot’ towards Asia has generated debate in Europe about whether the EU should upgrade its presence in the region. Yet, as this alert shows, the EU and its member states already began their own, largely undetected, rebalancing towards Asia roughly a decade ago. Does the EU now have the possibility of becoming – even inadvertently – an Asian (minor) power?
With reference to the EU-Washington Forum 2013, the Institute was mentioned in an article titled 'Mars et Vénus, Bagdad et Bamako' written by the Editorial Director of Le Monde, Sylvie Kauffmann.
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Taking place in Washington, D.C on the 13-14 March, the 2013 EUWF served as a reminder that diplomacy, development and defence are all important elements in attempts to maintain stability and generate growth, even in times of budgetary constraints.
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The long-anticipated statement that American and European officials have been talking about for months has finally emerged.