In a shifting geopolitical landscape marked by democratic backsliding and the rise of authoritarianism—from the Indo-Pacific to Central Europe—the European Values Center for Security Policy (EVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Global Advisory Board.
The EVC Global Advisory Board comprises 16 distinguished experts, including academic leaders, seasoned civilian and military professionals, and renowned think-tank specialists. This diverse group brings together expertise spanning foreign policy, defense, security, economic security, transatlantic relations, and European Union affairs, fostering a multidisciplinary and cross-regional approach to today’s global challenges.
The EVC Global Advisory Board was launched on January 21, 2025, during a public online webinar. The event focused on how democratic nations can strengthen cooperation amidst escalating geopolitical tensions and in light of the transition to a new U.S. administration.
The discussion focused on strategies for building effective coalitions among the shrinking pool of democratic allies, emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation in the face of mounting authoritarian pressures.
The EVC Global Advisory Board members:
- Justin Bassi, Director, Australian Strategic Policy Institute, Australia
- Reinhard Bütikofer, Chair, German-Taiwan Dialogue Platform, Germany
- Raquel Garbers, Visiting Executive at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, Visiting Executive from the Canadian Department of National Defence, Canada
- James Gomez, Regional Director, Asia Centre, Thailand
- Sari Arho Havrén, Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute, United Kingdom, Finland
- Peter Hefele, Policy Director, Wilfried Martens Center for European Studies, Belgium
- Atsuko Higashino, Professor, Faculty of International Studies at University of Tsukuba, Japan
- Akira Igata, Project Lecturer, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, the University of Tokyo, Japan
- I-Chung Lai, President, The Prospect Foundation, Republic of China (Taiwan)
- Chyungly Lee, Professor at Institute of International Relations, National Chengchi University, Republic of China (Taiwan)
- Hsi Min Lee, Admiral (retired), former Chief of General Staff of Republic of China Armed Forces, Distinguished Fellow at INDSR, Republic of China (Taiwan)
- Victor Andres “Dindo” C. Manhit, Founder and President of Stratbase Institute, Philippines
- Eva Pejšová, Japan Chair at the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy of the Brussels School of Governance, Czechia
- David Santoro, President, Pacific Forum, USA
- Vilém Semerák, Researcher at the Economics Institute (CERGE-EI) of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czechia
- Matej Šimalčík, Executive Director, Central European Institute of Asian Studies, Slovakia