European Union and Polish Diplomacy in Asia: theory and practice 2100-IISMA-EUPD

International studies researchers claim that foreign policy making process of the Global North and Global South took similar forms in the 21st century. Globalization, the growth of institutional and conventions' framework, contacts on different United Nations fora enhanced the process of introducing international standards to diplomatic practice. At the same time diplomacy and foreign policy making processes have their regional and national particularities based on factors like historical and civilization narratives related for centuries to the process of creation of foreign policy of states and international organizations. The modern diplomacy impacted by informal contacts of non-governmental actors and social media, transformed its instruments. States are no longer the only actors in international relations but still have the responsibility to coordinate and articulate national voice in international organizations. European countries have transferred some of their competencies to the EU institutions, including the European Union External Actions Service - the first foreign service of international regional organization. Its structure and competencies undergoing changes, adjusting to the dynamics of changes in international relations. The Polish Foreign Service as executive branch of Polish foreign policy have to make similar adjustments. Part of the process of shaping a new world order is the shift of power in political and economic area to Asia and the Pacific. In the two decades of the 21st century the European Union has published several strategical documents on Asia. Poland has also announced three documents devoted to the region. It is important to analyze them in order to understand preliminary assumptions and directions of EU and Polish foreign policy and diplomacy.
As the second most integrated regional organization in the world, and the pivotal forum for other Asian countries dialogue and cooperation, ASEAN plays critical role in EU and Poland's relations with Asia. They deserve not only a simple presentation but also an extensive debate with participation of students. As a starting point for the debate selected research papers published on this topic will be utilized.