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The Indo-Pacific & Euro-Atlantic Hub for Shared Security Challenges Regional Kick Off
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Editor's Note

This video summarizes the Regional Kick-Off of the Indo-Pacific & Euro-Atlantic Hub for Shared Security Challenges on February 24, 2026, featuring key remarks from representatives of South Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and NATO Headquarters. Participants highlighted that the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic constitute interconnected security theaters, underscoring the need for middle powers to safeguard strategic autonomy and institutionalize cross-regional cooperation. Anchored by a Korean network comprising Yonsei University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, the East Asia Institute, and the Sejong Institute alongside counterparts in other Indo-Pacific Four (IP4) countries and NATO allies, the Hub aims to build a durable platform for sustained dialogue and joint research between the two regions.


About the Hub

 

'The Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic Hub for Shared Security Challenges' is a virtual network connecting think tanks and universities from Republic of Korea, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand and NATO countries interested in enhancing understanding of common challenges between the two regions. This public engagement initiative is supported by a grant from NATO Headquarters and it is open to relevant stakeholders from the two regions. Interested parties can contact: Dr. Pietro De Matteis, Engagement Officer for the Indo-Pacific, NATO HQ ([email protected]).

 

The network currently involves:

 - Republic of Korea: East Asia Institute; Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies; Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; The Sejong Institute;

 - Japan: Economic Security Intelligence Lab, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo; Japan Institute of International Affairs; Keio Center for Strategy at Keio University.

 - Australia: Australian Strategic Policy Institute; National Security College at the Australian National University.

 - New Zealand: Centre for Strategic Studies; New Zealand Institute of International Affairs; Asia New Zealand Foundation.