The Asian Strategy of EU and the India’s Balancing Role

پژوهش نامه ایرانی سیاست بین الملل

Article 10, Volume 10, Issue 2 - Serial Number 20, March 2022, Pages 245-265   

Document Type: Original Article

DOI: 10.22067/irlip.2021.71712.1127

Authors

Fatemeh Gholinejad¹; mokhtar Salehi^{* 2}

¹M.A. in international relations. university of mazandaran

²Assistant professor in international relations at university of mazandaran

Abstract

The European Union has an important role in international politics and because of its global strategy,  it intends to have an active role in international system. So, to achieve this goal, having some strategic allies across the world is necessary. According to EU, s strategy, there are some challenges around the world, such as in Asia, needed to be considered. Europe wants to work together to tackle challenges and counter threats. India, meanwhile, plays an important role in the EU's Asian strategy. The study discusses what role does India play in the EU's Asian strategy? Hypothetically, it seems that, Europe, in its strategic partnership strategy, is considering working with India as a balancing player in Asia to counter the threats. This essay is discussed on the balance of power theory. The research design is descriptive and analytical. The Related information and data are also analyzed qualitatively. In research, it has been found that Europe in some cases such as Maritime Security; Counter-Terrorism; Managing China's Rise; Afghanistan Security; Climate change; The modernization of the Indian military, and the fight against infectious diseases share a common vision with India, and as a result, India could have a balancing role line with the EU strategy in Asia.
 

Keywords

European Union Asian Strategy; Strategic Partnership; Balance of Power; India

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