New Episode - Looking Ahead to 2026: What Will Shape EU–ASEAN Relations and the Indo-Pacific
13 January 2026
This month, Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy and Richard Heydarian are joined by David MacSweeney, the founder of 9DASHLINE.
This episode reflects on the year just past and looks ahead to the key political, economic, and strategic issues set to shape EU–ASEAN relations and the wider Indo-Pacific in 2026.
David identifies five areas to watch, assessing how intensifying geopolitical competition, economic security concerns, regional diplomacy, and strategic alignment are likely to affect EU engagement with Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific. This month’s episode examines the implications for ASEAN’s strategic autonomy, Europe’s Indo-Pacific ambitions, and the evolving calculations of major regional and external actors.
Whether your interest lies in EU–ASEAN relations or Indo-Pacific strategy, this episode provides a forward-looking, policy-relevant analysis for the year ahead.
In cooperation with the European Parliament in ASEAN.