Security, Sovereignty, and Partnership in the Indo-Pacific

The 2026 edition of Panorama: Insights into Asian and European Affairs, titled "Security, Sovereignty, and Partnership in the Indo-Pacific", examines the evolving security landscape of the Indo-Pacific amid intensifying geopolitical competition and shifting strategic partnerships. Published by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Regional Programme Political Dialogue Asia, this volume brings together eight contributions from scholars and policy experts exploring key issues, including AUKUS, European and Canadian security engagement, maritime security, the implications of conflicts in the Middle East, strategic autonomy and multi-alignment, and the evolving security relationship between the European Union and India. Through regional and country-specific perspectives, the publication highlights the challenges of balancing national sovereignty with international cooperation and the importance of credible and sustainable partnerships in promoting peace, security and stability across the Indo-Pacific.