When discussing disability rights it is imperative to tackle areas in which substantial advancements can be made. The discussion of inclusive education for people with disabilities is an important one with ripple effects all throughout society. Both China and the European Union (EU) have taken on the topic of disability rights and accelerated their engagement
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On March 13 2017 EIAS, in cooperation with the Embassy of Mongolia, had the pleasure to host a roundtable talk on Mongolian poetry with Mongolian author Luvsandorj Ulziitugs. Ms. Luvsandorj is the author of the novel Nudnii shilend uldsen zurguud [‘The Pictures, What Remained in the Glasses’] (2004) and four books of poetry. In 2002,
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Over the past months, discussions on China’s Market Economy Status (MES) have hijacked the debates on EU-China trade relations in the corridors of the European Institutions. Think tanks and academic institutions based in Brussels have organised dozens of conferences, workshops and hearings to discuss the matter. Despite the predominance of legal analyses on the issue, economic
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This paper seeks to examine the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy for Central Asia, utilizing a combination of primary and secondary sources to build an accurate picture of the European strategy in this fundamental area for global order. The study will provide a detailed analysis of the EU pivot to the region between the
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On 11 May 2016, EIAS Associate Researcher Sebastiano Mori presented his latest work at the Conference European Union in the International Affairs V, organized by the Institute for European Studies (IES) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Mr Mori introduced his research entitled The New Great Game: an Opportunity for EU’s Common Foreign and Security
Read moreIn light of the migration and asylum seekers related challenges faced by European Policy makers, EIAS, utilising its reservoir of knowledge of Asia, has commissioned a series of reports and events in order to provide perspectives from the Asian experience with similar issues. Whether irregular migration, high skilled labour movements, asylum seekers or return migrants
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On 30 March 2016, Senior Associate Mr Frederic Carlier delivered a speech on seniors’ access to digital market in Japan at European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). The aim of this seminar at EESC was to identify challenges and potential opportunities in aging societies. Based on the fact that both Europe and Japan are experiencing
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The European Institute for Asian Studies is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. In conjunction with our recently refurbished logo, EIAS wants to strengthen its online presence and revive the interaction with regular guests, whilst offering a first introduction to our activities to new visitors. Whereas the website will provide regular updates on EIAS events, reports, publications
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On 7 March 2016, senior associate Theresa Fallon was interviewed by CCTV News on the refugee crisis and Europe’s response to the situation. She stated that “managing borders is key for each country”, and that the question on how to share the burden between EU member states is crucial in the current circumstances. Watch here:
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On 4 March 2016, Senior Associate Mr Frederic Carlier delivered a speech on the priorities on socio-economic development of Uzbekistan, in an event which took place at the Press Club, Brussels. Emphasising the role of Uzbekistan as a potential new land bridge on the Eurasian continent, Mr Carlier outlined the particular role that Uzbekistan plays
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