This roundtable celebrates Diane K. Mauzy’s many contributions to the study of Southeast Asian politics, in Canada and beyond. As the first female Professor of Political Science at UBC, Dr. Mauzy’s work examined the shifting landscape of ethnic coalition politics and the development of dominant political party systems in Malaysia and Singapore, respectively. This long overdue roundtable brings together friends, colleagues, and past students share how Diane Mauzy’s work has informed their approaches to Southeast Asia. Together, they paint a picture of her enduring contributions to understanding politics in Southeast Asia and an indelible legacy as a scholar, teacher, and mentor. The panel will consist of brief paper presentations by five of Diane’s former students and colleagues, and will be complemented by brief videos shared by folks around the world that are unable to attend in person.
This event will be hosted in person in Choi 351 and on Zoom. Space is limited so please RSVP with whether you’d like to attend in person or remotely.
Organizer: Shane Joshua Barter, Soka University of America
Chair: Brian Job, University of British Columbia
- “Understanding the Consequences of Local Politics for International Relations: Lessons from Diane Mauzy’s Teaching and Research on Southeast Asia” Peter Dauvergne, University of British Columbia
- “Democratization under ruling party dominance: managing competition and reform in Southeast Asia” Nathan Allen, St. Francis Xavier University
- “Chronicling a new multi-ethnic state: Diane Mauzy on Malaysia” John Funston, Australian National University
- “Barisan Nasional: The history of an idea, 1974 and 2021” Trevor Preston, Centennial College
- “Southeast Asia on its Own Terms: Studying Ethnicity and Conflict across the Region” Shane Barter, Soka University of America
