Why this matters
This matters because diplomatic sequencing often reveals alignment changes before force posture does. Southeast Asia often shows how middle powers hedge while still making consequential choices.
Places in this story: Southeast Asia.
ASEAN-EU at 50: Turning Goodwill into Strategic Tech Cooperation
Matej Šimalčík and Filip Šebok argue that as the international order fragments, deeper ASEAN-EU cooperation in critical technologies can turn political goodwill into strategic capital. This can be done by simultaneously advancing mutual economic development and reducing both sides' external dependencies.