The second edition of The Palgrave Handbook of EU-Asia Relations is an entirely new and much expanded publication. The volume takes account of the rapidly changing world in which EU-Asia relations operate: Europe's relations with the United States, Russia and China have changed fundamentally; the previous emphasis on global cooperation, multilateralism and trade liberalisation has been superseded by the pre-eminence of geopolitical rivalry and a focus on economic security. The Handbook now includes additional chapters on the role of global powers, on a wider range of security and geopolitical challenges and on a greater variety of policy sectors. It also features an extended coverage of the EU's bilateral relations with all key countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The Handbook brings together an international and multidisciplinary group of scholars to provide cutting-edge assessments of the manifold aspects of these inter-regional relations, making this volume a comprehensive and definitive guide to EU-Asia relations.

Fully updated second edition capturing the shift from multilateralism to geopolitical rivalry and economic security Expanded coverage of global powers, security challenges, and a wider range of EUAsia policy sectors Authoritative, multidisciplinary insights offering the most comprehensive guide to EUAsia relations today

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Thomas Christiansen is Professor of Political Science and European Integration at Luiss University, Rome, Italy. He is also Editor of the Journal of European Integration and co-editor of the 'European Administrative Governance' book series at Palgrave. He has published widely on the institutional politics and external relations of the European Union.

Evi Fitriani is Professor of International Relations and Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia. She has published widely on Indonesia's foreign policy, Asia-Europe relations and international relations in Southeast Asia. Her single-authored monograph Observing the Asia-Europe Meeting from Southeast Asia was published in 2014.

Youngah Guahk is Lecturer in Asian Affairs at Luiss University, Rome, Italy. In her research and publications she has focused on the role of political institutions in South Korea. Her single-authored monograph on Sustainable Development and Local Government in South Korea was published in 2025.

Emil J. Kirchner is Emeritus Professor at the University of Essex, UK. He is holder of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, a Fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences, and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the University Association of Contemporary Studies.

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The strategic importance of EU-Asia relations will only increase, which is why a second edition of this essential Handbook is most welcome. This comprehensive and deep analysis of EU-Asia relations in all dimensions is a splendid scholarly achievement and an asset for every policymaker. This is what political science is all about. --Sven Biscop, Ghent University and Egmont Institute, Brussels, Belgium The editors have assembled a stellar team and delivered a must-read volume for students and practitioners wishing to comprehend all aspects of EU-Asia relations. Against a backdrop of dramatic shifts in the global order, the breadth and depth of analysis in the volume capture a critical moment in history whose relevance will stay with us for years to come. --Maria J. Garcia, University of Bath, United Kingdom This new edition of the Handbook is both timely as well as necessary given the changed geopolitics of the past decade. The new volume has expanded its coverage geographically and thematically; the contributors represent a blend of established as well as younger scholars and like its predecessor, this new Handbook will become indispensable to the study of EU-Asia relations. --Martin Holland, University of Canterbury, New Zealand This timely Handbook of EU-Asia Relations offers fascinating and extremely useful insights into a wide array of areas. At a time when the global landscape is unstable and fragile due to geopolitical conflicts and the weakening of the rules-based international order, this work on inter-regional relations will undoubtedly help us to better understand what lies ahead. --Si-Hong Kim, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, South Korea The second edition of The Palgrave Handbook of EU-Asia Relations takes account of the rapidly changing world in which EU-Asia relations operate and now includes additional chapters on the role of global powers, on a wider range of security and geopolitical challenges and on a greater variety of policy sectors. It also features an extended coverage of the EU's bilateral relations with all key countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The Handbook brings together an international and multidisciplinary group of scholars to provide cutting-edge assessments of the manifold aspects of these inter-regional relations, making this volume a comprehensive and definitive guide to EU-Asia relations. Thomas Christiansen is Professor at Luiss University, Rome, Italy. Evi Fitriani is Professor at Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia. Youngah Guahk is Lecturer at Luiss University, Rome, Italy. Emil J. Kirchner is Emeritus Professor at the University of Essex, Colchester, UK.

Inhalt

1. Understanding the Complexity of EU-Asia Relations: An Introduction to The Palgrave Handbook on EU-Asia Relations.- Part 1 Conceptualizing and Contextualizing EU-Asia Relations.- 2. The Historical Evolution of Relations between the European Union and Asia.- 3. EU-Asia Relations in the Context of Global Governance.- 4. Multilateral and Bilateral Diplomacy between the EU and Asia.- 5. Norms and Digital Standards in EUAsia Relations.- 6. The Role of Perceptions in Relations between the EU and Asia.- 7. The Role of Public Diplomacy in EU-Asia Relations.- 8. The Practice of Public Diplomacy in EU-Asia Relations.- 9. The Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights in the Context of EU-Asia Relations.- Part 2 The Role of Regional Regimes in EU-Asia Relations.- 10. The Role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in EU-Asia Relations.- 11. The Role of the ASEAN Regional Forum in EU-Asia Relations.- 12. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization.- 13. The AUKUS Agreement and the Role of the Quad in EU-Asia Relations.- 14. The 16+1 Initiative connecting Central Eastern Europe and China.- 15. Relations between the EU and Central Asia.- Part 3 Economic Relations between the European Union and Asia.- 16. Trade Policy in EU-Asia Relations.- 17. Patterns of Foreign Direct Investment in EU-Asia Relations.- 18. The Role of Sanctions in EU-Asia Relations.- 19. Economic Security in EU-Asia Relations.- 20. Strategic Technology Governance in EU-Asia Relations.- 21. Development and Humanitarian Assistance Policies in EU-Asia Relations.- Part 4 Policy Dimensions in EU-Relations.- 22. Climate Action in EU-Asia Relations.- 23. Agriculture Policy in EU-Asia Relations.- 24. Health Policy in EU-Asia Relations.- 25. Migration Policy in EU-Asia Relations.- 26. Connectivity Strategies in EU-Asia Relations.- 27. Space Policy in EU-Asia Relations.- 28. Research Policy and the Knowledge Economy in EU-Asia Relations.- 29. Education and Culture Policy in EU-Asia Relations.- Part 5 Security Relations between European Union and Asia.- 30. Regional Security in EU-Asia Relations.- 31. The Pursuit of Non-Proliferation in EU-Asia Relations.- 32. Energy Security in EU-Asia Relations.- 33. Maritime Security in EU-Asia Relations.- 34. Cyber-Security Policy in EU-Asia Relations.- 35. Combatting Terrorism in EU-Asia Relations.- 36. Combatting Organized Crime and Corruption in EU-Asia Relations.- 37. Civil Protection and Disaster Management in EU-Asia Relations.- Part 6 The Role of Major Powers in EU-Asia Relations.- 38. The Role of the United States in EU-Asia Relations…