The Netherlands and the EU Turn to the Indo-Pacific

Download or read book The Netherlands and the EU Turn to the Indo-Pacific written by Maaike Okano-Heijmans and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In November 2020, the Netherlands became the third European Union (EU) member state to release an Indo-Pacific strategy, aiming to push forward a significant policy shift in Europe towards the Indo-Pacific. As competition intensifies over hard power projection, as well as influence over digital connectivity and leadership in standard-setting in new technologies and digital governance, the EU and its member states are increasingly adopting a foreign policy posture to reflect this emerging reality. With a focus on multilateral cooperation with like-minded partners, European actors hope to increase their involvement in ocean governance, traditional as well as digital connectivity projects, forge stronger economic ties, and safeguard liberal and democratic values in the Indo-Pacific.