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January 13, 2012 | An International Event Calendar for 2012

Editorial Team: Elections and transfers of power look set to dominate world events in 2012. Will Chinese leadership adopt a more aggressive stance? Will Egypt develop into an Islamist regime? Here is a brief look at these and other events likely to shape the new year. Feel free to share any events you think will also be important.

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December 8, 2011 | Beyond Trade: Establishing a European Presence in Asia

Memo 36: The European Union must reach out to Asian partners and become a credible player on issues other than trade. A strong EU-Asia policy can contribute to stability and advance Europe’s overall political, economic, and security interests.

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November 17, 2011 | A Seat at the Pacific Table

Frans-Paul van der Putten: Europe has already put itself behind the curve with its lack of engagement with Asia. To recover, the EU must move quickly to secure membership in key regional organizations and recalibrate its foreign policy towards key players in the region. This means siding with US economic interests but remaining neutral in security issues in the region.

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November 13, 2011 | Europe in America's Pacific Century: Theme Week Introduction

Editorial Team: Delegations from the US, Russia, China, and other global players will meet with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at joint ASEAN-East Asia summits beginning November 17. Neither the EU nor any member states will be there. Now, as America refocuses its attention on the Pacific, we take a look at how the EU must face its transatlantic and Asian partnerships in the “Pacific Century.”

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October 28, 2009 | "As ASEAN Dithers, the US Circles"

Efforts to form an ASEAN community are increasingly “spinning in the political sands” over the strategic interests of a diverse collection of neighbours. ++ The disparity in religion, system of governance, economic performance and standard of living all serve to undermine attempts to liberalize borders and trade. ++ Since Hillary Clinton declared that the US is “back in

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