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The global maritime domain deserves more awareness and attention. The prosperity and welfare of societies depends on the proper functioning and security of seaborne trade, free access to marine resources and freedom of navigation. Do we still have a common understanding of what “Good Governance at Sea” implies? Are cooperation and alliances the appropriate global response or is a regional approach required? What is the significance of an increasing focus on Asia and the Indo‐Pacific Ocean? What are the actual risks and threats, which can seem similar from a distance but rather different when close up? The fact that they are more apparent and recognisable in some maritime domains than others could lead to the conclusion that their roots are local or regional. How does Europe find answers to such questions? Both a narrative and an effective common language to achieve better understanding, awareness of and greater interest in the maritime domain, locally, regionally and globally are needed. It is important for the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to define its own interests when it comes to the maritime domain and maritime cooperation. Therefore, not only will it be necessary to summarize the current state of national, regional and international policy positions regarding this important issue but also to promote policy analysis, regional exchange of experiences, export networking and policy recommendations for future action.