Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES), the IPLI Foundation, and the Vienna School of International Studies are honored to invite to the following event:  

Balancing Act: EU Strategies Towards China and East Asian Stability

on Monday, 8 April 2024, 17:30 (CET) at the Vienna School of International Studies. Favoritenstraße 15A, 1040 Vienna

Welcome Remarks

17:45 – 18:00

Panel A: The Strategy Mosaic – Trends and Transformations in EU-China Policy

18:00 – 19:00

- Potential scenarios for the evolution of EU-China economic and diplomatic relations based on current trends and emerging challenges.

- The role of member states in shaping a cohesive EU policy towards China and managing bilateral relations.

Panel B: Facilitator or Spectator? Assessing the EU’s Role in East Asian Security

19:00 – 20:00

- Examine the extent and nature of the EU’s current security engagements in East Asia, including partnerships, military presence, and involvement in regional security frameworks.

- Review the impact of the EU’s normative power on promoting a rules-based regional order and its effectiveness in influencing the behaviour of key regional actors.

Closing and Wine Reception

20:00 – Open End

Speakers will be announcend within the upcoming weeks.

The event will be followed by a wine reception and will be held in English.