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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CSEAR Message of Solidarity and Resources following the Lapu-Lapu Tragedy

All of us at the UBC Centre for Southeast Asian Research are devastated by the senseless tragedy at the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party on Saturday, April 26, 2025. We extend our profound condolences to those who have lost loved ones and we keep in our thoughts all those who have been impacted. This...

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2025 Global Policy Project Symposium: MPPGA Students Address Real-World Policy Challenges

Every year through the capstone Global Policy Project (GP²), groups of MPPGA students address real-world policy challenges with clients from around the globe. During the two day spring symposium, students give presentations that outline their findings and recommendations following months of...

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Canada’s Federal Election: Expert Opinion on Foreign Interference, Misinformation and Democracy

q.pullquote-quotes { color: #9E0067; } “Foreign interference has a longstanding history in Canadian elections. Understanding what is and is not new about current efforts may help to turn down the heat and focus more on...

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What it Means to be “American” – 2025 Phil Lind Initiative Recordings

The 2025 Phil Lind Initiative Series, What It Means to Be “American”: Navigating Identity in a Changing Nation, brought together artists, politicians, and public intellectuals to explore how American identity is being reshaped through historical legacies, cultural narratives, and...

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Prof. Sara Shneiderman Awarded Surya P. Subedi Prize

The post Prof. Sara Shneiderman Awarded Surya P. Subedi Prize appeared first on School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.

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CARE Climate Leadership Program – Apply by April 15

As a part of the CARE program, the CARE Climate Leadership program is a flexible, fully online, 8-module program designed to help you build the skills needed to lead effective climate action. Through engaging modules, you’ll explore everything from climate finance and innovation to communication...

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