DEBATE | EU-Pacific Talks: Mapping Africa’s Infrastructure Potential
Africa stands at the forefront of global infrastructure transformation, with initiatives like the Global Gateway and the Belt and Road Initiative highlighting its strategic importance. This discussion will explore Africa’s vast infrastructure potential and examine the role of cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners in shaping its future. What unique opportunities can such partnerships bring? How can they align with the goals of local actors while navigating challenges such as financing, sustainability, and geopolitical tensions? Join us to delve into the perspectives of stakeholders and uncover pathways to unlock Africa’s infrastructure promise.
20. June 2025
The debate will take place on Friday, 20 June at 11:00 a.m. via an online stream on our Facebook page.
Speakers:
Jeremy Garlick, Associate Professor, Director of the Jan Masaryk Centre of International Studies, Prague University of Economics and Business Mitsugi Endo, Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo Dr Alica Kizekova, Lecturer, Security and Strategic Studies, IR & Deputy Director, Korea Research & Engagement Centre, Curtin University
Moderator: Zuzana Krulichová, Research Fellow, EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy
