Institute of Asian Research

‘The status quo isn’t good enough’: UBC launches Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs

A new professional program at UBC will train students to address the pressing issues of the 21st century, including human rights, climate change, poverty, security and risk.

Sep 9, 2015

UBC experts available to comment on Southeast Asia issues

Senior officials from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries are meeting May 10-12 in Vancouver to discuss political, security, and trade issues with their Canadian counterparts.

May 8, 2015

Love yurts

A Mongolian-style yurt is a unique and sustainable addition to UBC Farm.

Jun 2, 2014 - by Shannon Lambie

China’s Tiananmen Square, 25 years later: UBC experts comment

UBC scholars discuss the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown and what remains of the struggle for greater democratic and human rights in China.

May 27, 2014

Asia in 2014: A Year for the History Books

Asia in 2014: A Year for the History Books UBC’s Yves Tiberghien looks ahead to a year of important milestones and trends in Asia. Read more…

Jan 21, 2014

Is war with North Korea a possibility?

The recent military threats were rhetoric and it’s an annual thing (caused by joint U.S and South Korea war maneuvers) so things will quiet down now until next March.

Jun 10, 2013

UBC experts comment on China’s leadership changes

On Nov. 8 – just days after the U.S. election – China will hold its 18th National Party Congress, a week of high-level meetings that will culminate with new leadership for the superpower. UBC Asia scholars are available to preview the event and discuss its outcomes.

Nov 5, 2012

Changes at the top: China shakes up leaders

Yves Tiberghien discusses the likely challenges facing an October leadership transition.

Oct 4, 2012 - by Basil Waugh

One year later: UBC remembers Japan’s earthquake, explores lessons learned

UBC experts and community members are available to comment on the March 11 anniversary of Japan’s “triple disaster” – the earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant meltdown.

Mar 8, 2012