New Episode - The art of the deal: EU and ASEAN trade and the power of cinema
5 May 2026
In this episode, Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy and Richard Heydarian are joined by Bernd Lange MEP, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade for an in-depth conversation on the latest developments in EU trade negotiations with ASEAN partners — including Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Together, they explore what these talks mean for the future of Europe's geoeconomic engagement in the region and discuss the various issues on the road to agreement.
And because diplomacy isn't only conducted in negotiating rooms, they turn to the power of the big screen — examining how European and Southeast Asian cinema is emerging as a compelling soft power tool, with Richard revealing his top movie picks.
Whether your interest lies in EU–ASEAN relations or Indo-Pacific strategy, this is an essential listen.
In cooperation with the European Parliament in ASEAN.