France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and the European Union have published Indo-Pacific strategies, all of which foresee a greater economic, political and security relationship with the region. Military engagement of European powers in the maritime domain has received significant attention in 2021, following the deployment of the US, UK and Netherlands navies in the Carrier Strike Group 2021 voyage, the deployment of the German frigate the Bayern, and a continued French naval presence in the region.   

To discuss the realities, practicalities and prospects of European naval engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, host Meia Nouwens is joined by IISS experts Nick Childs, Euan Graham and Hugo Decis.  

Topics include: 

• Where can European navies best contribute to security in the Indo-Pacific region? 
• How can European powers coordinate their engagement better?  
• And how much has AUKUS derailed the possibility of collaboration between Europeans, the Americans and Australia in the future?   

Guest speakers:  

• Nick Childs, Senior Fellow for Naval Forces and Maritime Security 
• Dr Euan Graham, Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Security 
• Hugo Decis, Research Analyst for Defence and Military Analysis 

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Date of recording: 17 November 2021 

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