Institute of Asian Research

Founded in 1978, the Institute of Asian Research (IAR) is the premier Asia-focused research institute and think tank in Canada, serving as an active hub for research, teaching, policy support, and community engagement. From its home in the C. K. Choi Building on the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus, the Institute seeks to build knowledge and networks to support effective policy action on a wide range of domestic, regional, and global issues centred on Asia.

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The Institute of Asian Research in Ottawa for discussions on the Indo-Pacific and Canadian Foreign Policy

Members of IAR discuss the Indo Pacific and Canadian foreign policy at several engagements in Ottawa linking academic expertise with national-level foreign policy discussions The post The Institute of Asian Research in Ottawa for discussions on the Indo-Pacific and Canadian Foreign Policy appeared…

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Canada Caught Between Superpowers

As Donald Trump reshapes hemispheric power dynamics and Prime Minister Mark Carney pivots toward China, Canada finds itself navigating an unprecedented geopolitical moment. Read SPPGA faculty insight in the media. The post Canada Caught Between Superpowers appeared first on School of Public Policy…

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Campus to Council: Vancouver City Councillors Shed Light on City Leadership

Vancouver City Councillors and UBC Alumni Mike Klassen, Lisa Dominato, and Lenny Zhou visited UBC for a discussion on their professional experience The post Campus to Council: Vancouver City Councillors Shed Light on City Leadership appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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The Path Forward for Nuclear Waste in the U.S.

New report released by bipartisan experts (including SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane) details how the formation of a nuclear reactor owner-led corporation could successfully manage and dispose of nuclear waste in the U.S. The post The Path Forward for Nuclear Waste in the U.S.…

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The Nature Conservancy Appoints Dr. Rashid Sumaila to Global Board of Directors

“His vision for sustainable management of our shared global ocean is exactly what the world needs at this pivotal moment. ” said Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy The post The Nature Conservancy Appoints Dr. Rashid Sumaila to Global Board of Directors appeared first on School of Public…

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SPPGA Welcomes Expert in Residence: Diamond Isinger

SPPGA welcomes Diamond Isinger as an Expert in Residence, a new opportunity being launched to connect students and faculty with experienced practitioners focusing on timely and emergent global issues The post SPPGA Welcomes Expert in Residence: Diamond Isinger appeared first on School of…

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