Human Rights and Governance

OVERVIEW

This two-day meeting brought together over 70 eminent scholars, researchers, and policy makers from Asia and Europe in the field of regional security to discuss the prospects of greater Asia-Europe co-operation on security. The result of the conference was a report, which conference organisers presented to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Home Affairs of 25 ASEM member countries.

THE ISSUES

- Perceptions of new challenges and security threats in Asia and Europe

- The concept of "comprehensive security"

- Asia-Europe comparisons on regional conditions and security mechanisms

- Prospects for greater dialogue and co-operation

SPONSORED/SUPPORTED BY

European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS)

French Ministry of Foreign Affairs