After February 24th of 2022, Ukraine’s integration into the EU and NATO seized to be a subject of discussion and became a matter of survival. At least that’s how most of the Ukrainians perceive their EU and NATO membership. According to recent surveys, more than 80 % of Ukrainians support joining the EU as well as joining NATO.

Lieutenant general Kōichi Isobe, who served for 35 years (until 2015) in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, offers his unique perspective on the situation and its consequences on East Asia.

Integration of Ukraine and the Global Impact of the War (with LtGen (R) Koichi Isobe)

How is NATO’s security challenged by China? How dangerous is China’s strategic partnership with Russia? And how is the relationship between NATO and Japan about to evolve? We asked Dr. Fukuda in the new episode of European Values Perspectives

China's challenge to NATO’s interests, security, and values (with Dr. Madoka Fukuda)

This special edition of European Values Perspectives was recorded during the European Values Summit and deals with the topic NATO’s interests in the Indo-Pacific in light of the New Strategic Concept. In 2022, NATO adopted a new Strategic Concept that identifies the alliance’s future goals and ambitions. It reflects, among other things, on NATO’s relationship towards the Indo-Pacific. Special guests of this episode were Dr. I-Chung Lai and Professor Tomonori Yoshizaki, who discussed various aspects of interconnections and cooperation between the Transatlantic and Indo-Pacific regions.

NATO’s interests in the Indo-Pacific (with Dr. I-Chung Lai and Professor Tomonori Yoshizaki)

How independent is the EU in its decision-making, and how do third countries influence its policies? In this episode, Prof. Marja-Liisa Öberg, Associate Professor of EU Law at Lund University, explores the EU’s "friend zone" dynamic and the legal justifications for its autonomy.

In this episode of The European Dialogue, we explore one of the most pressing issues in European politics today - EU enlargement. What does it mean? Why does it matter? And why is this conversation more urgent than ever? 

This podcast is part of The European Dialogue podcast series. You can listen to this on Spotify, Youtube or Soundcloud. Links Below.

🎙 Based on her article "Friend Zone Forever? The Essence of and Justifications for the EU’s Decision-Making Autonomy," Prof. Öberg examines the complexities of EU constitutional law, external relations, and the growing impact of third-country actors.

Key Topics Covered:
✅ The EU’s decision-making autonomy: What does it mean in practice?
✅ How third countries attempt to shape EU law and policies
✅ The challenges of maintaining independence in external relations
✅ Insights from the special issue on third-country influence in the Journal of Common Market Studies
✅ The evolving nature of EU-global partnerships

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📖 Prof. Marja-Liisa Öberg’s article on EU decision-making autonomy 👉 https://doi.org/10.1111/jcms.13459
📖 Special Issue: Third-Country Influence on EU Law & Policy 👉 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14685965/2023/61/6

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Friend Zone Forever? EU Decision-Making Autonomy & Third-Country Influence | Prof. Marja-Liisa Öberg

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