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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America First, America Alone? – 2026 Lind Initiative Recordings

Recordings from this year's Lind Initiative "America First, America Alone? Global Politics in an Age of Uncertainty" are now available to watch on SPPGA's YouTube channel. The post America First, America Alone? – 2026 Lind Initiative Recordings appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global…

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Listen Now: Beyond Fires and Floods on Media Indigena Podcasts

Media Indigena's Beyond Fires & Floods podcast series offers an opportunity to engage more deeply with the Indigenous voices and perspectives shaping how climate change is understood and communicated today. The post Listen Now: Beyond Fires and Floods on Media Indigena Podcasts appeared first…

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2026 Global Policy Project Symposium: Policy in a Changing World

MPPGA students take the stage at the 2026 Global Policy Project (GP²) Symposium to present their findings after months of research, fieldwork, and collaboration. The post 2026 Global Policy Project Symposium: Policy in a Changing World appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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Nehru Humanitarian Graduate Scholarship in Indian Studies – Apply by May 5

The Centre for India and South Asia Research (CISAR) at SPPGA invites submissions for the Nehru Humanitarian Graduate Scholarship in Indian Studies. The post Nehru Humanitarian Graduate Scholarship in Indian Studies – Apply by May 5 appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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Making Supply Chains More Sustainable: A Conversation with Professor Juliet Lu

A political ecologist and China scholar, Prof. Juliet Lu's research examines how Chinese companies invest in land-intensive projects across Southeast Asia and how these investments shape land politics and environmental governance. The post Making Supply Chains More Sustainable: A Conversation with…

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MPPGA Teaching Assistants – Apply by April 30

SPPGA is seeking Teaching Assistants for Winter Term 2025-26. The post MPPGA Teaching Assistants – Apply by April 30 appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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