Introduction

Abstract

This special issue of Deusto Journal of European Studies includes some of the contributions presented during the International Congress “European Union-Asia Pacific dialogue; fostering synergies on global challenges”, held at the University of Deusto on April 22 and 23, 2021. This event took place within the framework of the activities of the Jean Monnet Network (EUNAP). This European project provides an academic platform to promote mutual knowledge, joint research and multidisciplinary debate on the relations between the European Union and the Asia Pacific region. During the second day of this International Congress, various PhD candidates and young researchers from both regions had the opportunity to present their contributions on the different challenges and perspectives that the interregional dialogue currently faces. This special issue includes five of these contributions made at this event.

Keywords

• European Union
• Asia Pacific
• Indo-Pacific
• Road and Belt Initiative
• Memorandums of Understanding
• transatlantic relationship