Oct. 27, 2023: Autumn Academic Conference of the Korean Association of European Studies (Domestic) > Domestic Conference

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The 2023 Autumn Academic Conference of the Korean Association of European Studies was held on October 27, 2023, bringing together scholars and policy experts to discuss major geopolitical and strategic developments affecting Europe and Eurasia. The conference served as an important academic platform for analyzing the rapidly evolving international order amid intensifying great-power competition and regional conflicts.

As part of the conference program, Dr. Ban Gil-joo delivered a presentation titled “The New Cold War Order and Geopolitical Challenges.” His talk focused on the structural transformation of the international system following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the subsequent expansion of geopolitical tensions into other regions, including the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific.

Dr. Ban examined the historical background of the Russia–Ukraine war, tracing key milestones from the 1994 Budapest Memorandum and the 2014 annexation of Crimea to the protracted war of attrition in 2023. He argued that these developments have accelerated the emergence of a “New Cold War” characterized by bloc politics, intensifying U.S.–China rivalry, and the weakening of multilateral institutions.

The presentation further explored the concept of multiple geopolitical front lines, including Eurasia, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. Particular attention was given to Europe’s evolving strategic posture, highlighting both its increased political commitment and structural limitations in responding to complex, multi-regional security crises.

In conclusion, Dr. Ban emphasized the importance of “collective economic security” and “collective economic resilience” as key policy frameworks for managing strategic risks in an increasingly fragmented global order. He underscored the need for stronger alliance coordination and integrated deterrence to address overlapping security and geo-economic challenges.

The session contributed to a deeper understanding of the changing geopolitical landscape and provided meaningful insights for scholars and policymakers concerned with Europe–Asia relations and the future trajectory of the international system.