European Perspectives on Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific

Maritime security in the Indo-Pacific has rapidly moved from a peripheral to a central concern in European foreign and security policy. As the region becomes a decisive arena for global geopolitical competition – marked by China’s maritime assertiveness, minilateral frameworks like AUKUS and the Quad, and intensifying hybrid threats – Europe’s strategic presence, normative influence, and operational credibility are being put to the test. This Panorama: Insights into Asian and European Affairs volume offers a timely collection of European perspectives on the role and future of maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. Drawing on academic insights, policy expertise, and practitioner experience, this volume follows a structured trajectory: it opens by examining Europe’s evolving strategic posture in the region, moves to its emerging cooperation frameworks with key partners, reflects on concrete operational lessons and challenges, and concludes by outlining key implications for Europe’s long-term engagement in the maritime domain.