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This monographic issue includes several papers related to some questions of Private Law, which are addressed, mainly, from the perspective of European Law but also of Comparative Law. The subjects are diverse and, apparently, without connection, since some address issues related to the new social reality in which we live, related to the information society and unfair business practices; and others deal with traditional institutions of Civil Law, such as prescription, which is subject to review. All of them, however, have a common feature, which is the dogmatic and practical interest of the matters dealt with, and their contribution to the unification, understood in a broad sense, of European Private Law.Published online: 31 October 2019

The Asia Pacific is not only the world's largest and most populous region, it is also home to some of its fastest growing economies. At the same time, it is also a region that contains complex security hotspots, including tensions on the Korean Peninsula and maritime disputes in the East and South China Seas. The United States and China are vying for economic and military influence in the region, affecting the balance of power and security dynamics on a global scale. In recent years, the European Union (EU) has become a key trading partner for most countries in the Asia-Pacific region and is also seeking to play a relevant role as a security actor. Both regions face the same challenges and share an interest in preserving peace in their respective areas, while upholding the rules-based international order. Specifically, the EU wants to step up its security role in the Asia-Pacific by boosting cooperation with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries and other strategic partners. In the current context of huge global shifts, this article argues that the area in which the EU can make a valuable contribution to stability in the region is in supporting Asia-Pacific nations to address non-traditional security challenges.
European Union, Asia Pacific, Indo Pacific, non-traditional security, interregional cooperation, ASEAN, Strategic Partnerships