Participation in Ifri’s 2025 Asia Center Annual Conference

On November 6, 2025, Step By Steppe attended the Annual Conference of the Asia Center at Ifri (Paris), dedicated to exploring strategic autonomy amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. The event gathered high-level speakers such as Pierre Vimont (Ambassador of France and former Secretary-General of the European External Action Service), Nirupama Rao (former Foreign Secretary of India), Hyun-Wook Kim (President, Sejong Institute), and Deborah Elms (Head of Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation). Discussions focused on Asian and European perspectives on strategic autonomy, supply chain security, and the future of the global trading order. This conference offered valuable insights into the evolving dynamics shaping Europe–Asia relations.