as a mediator. It maintains good relations with Iran, its allies in the region and with mili­tant groups such as Hamas …

an integral component of Brussels’ strategic interest in South-East Asia. Hereby, Indonesia - regional primus inter pares …, however, that Indonesia seems to be turning away from ASEAN under the administration of the current president, Joko Widodo … (“Jokowi”). A new narrative has recently emerged in Jakarta that seeks to prioritise Indonesia's national interests in all …

In mid-February, the world’s largest elections took place in Indonesia over the course of a single day. Around 205 …, democratic institutions and procedures are likely to be further weakened. Germany and the EU should be prepared for Indonesia to …

example those involving states such as India or Indonesia. Structurally, bilateral alliances and partnerships dominate. They …

, especially in Iran. China's interests in the Middle East increasingly collide with those of the US, which has brought about a … in the region. Relations with Iran offer China various possibilities for balancing US influence. A decisive factor for … China's Iran policy are its regulatory ideas aiming to establish equality of influence between the major global powers in a …

EU, China, Russia and - across the Black Sea - Iran and Turkey are competing in these zones to influence the …