Rediscovering the Pacific: Possibilities of German Cooperation

The European Union and Germany are implementing strategies for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. How does South Korea fit into the picture? In this GIGA Focus Asia, we share findings from a collaborative, policy-oriented research project examining the potential scope for closer cooperation here.

This article examines Australia's and New Zealand's policies towards the (South) Pacific. A context-sensitive, paired comparison reveals significant differences with respect to security and migration policies. These difference exist alongside the many similarities and joint approaches in the two Australasian countries' relations with and policies towards the Pacific.

Recently, the European Union presented its strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, which is not a coherent world region but a concept to respond to geopolitical and geo-economic dynamics linked to China’s rise. This GIGA Focus analyses the interests and concerns of the small powers in the Pacific.

Patrick Köllner und GIGA-Associate Oliver Hasenkamp äußerten sich zur Bedeutung der Aufnahme diplomatischer Beziehungen zwischen Deutschland und dem pazifischen Inselstaat Niue.

Organiser: Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) Prof. Dr. Patrick Köllner (Speaker), Oliver Hasenkamp (Speaker)

Patrick Köllner and Oliver Hasenkamp spoke about multilateralism, climate change, security issues, and the role of external actors in Oceania at the Royal College of Defence Studies’ Global Strategy Programme, a training course for senior military officers and officials from 45 countries.

President Marcos Jr. has been driving the digital transformation of the Philippines since 2022. Internet infrastructure and cybersecurity are undergoing improvements as part of an effort to position the country as a digital leader, with key collaborations involving Germany, Japan, and the World Bank.

Der Pazifik fand lange Zeit wenig Beachtung, doch die Region gewinnt im 21. Jahrhundert geopolitisch gewaltig an Bedeutung.

Caught in an endless cycle of engagement–suspicion–decline, the EU–Arab League relationship, now fractured anew by the Gaza crisis, requires deeper engagement and collaboration, extending beyond traditional security concerns, to break the existing cycle and profoundly reshape diplomatic realities.

GIGA expert Prof. Dr. Patrck Köllner explains the rationale for opening a German embassy in Suva and discusses possible foci of Germany's Pacific policy.

Recent polls suggest anti-Chinese sentiment is on the rise in South Korea. Statistical analyses show that such negative feeling is strongly correlated with growing support for alignment with the US. These findings carry key implications for the Yoon administration’s foreign policy orientation.

China’s ties with the South Pacific – development assistance, trade, investment, involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative, and more – have grown substantially since the early years of the new century. Australia and New Zealand (NZ), the traditional dominant powers in this region, have recently…

Naval deployments have taken centre stage in the implementation of Indo-Pacific policies. Yet, as the voyage of the frigate “Bayern” exemplifies, the German, similar to other European policies, suffers from contradictions that are hidden under the “rules-based order” label.

As the strategic value of the region has increased for Europe, the EU is now seeking to renew its partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean. But many of the latter’s governments prefer an active non-alignment in international politics. An EU-LAC summit is planned for July 2023.

Development policy plays a crucial role in addressing global as well as African challenges. The authors of this GIGA Focus Africa expect the future German Federal Government to ensure coherence in development policy and joint action by the foreign, economic and environment ministries.

The European Union and Germany are implementing strategies for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. How does South Korea fit into the picture? In this GIGA Focus Asia, we share findings from a collaborative, policy-oriented research project examining the potential scope for closer cooperation here.

This article examines Australia's and New Zealand's policies towards the (South) Pacific. A context-sensitive, paired comparison reveals significant differences with respect to security and migration policies. These difference exist alongside the many similarities and joint approaches in the two Australasian countries' relations with and policies towards the Pacific.

Recently, the European Union presented its strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, which is not a coherent world region but a concept to respond to geopolitical and geo-economic dynamics linked to China’s rise. This GIGA Focus analyses the interests and concerns of the small powers in the Pacific.