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A modern automotive assembly line inside a green industrial factory. Several workers wearing blue uniforms and safety hats are seen inspecting and assembling vehicles, surrounded by bright yellow robotic arms and machinery. The environment is clean, organized, and filled with automation systems emphasizing sustainable, high-efficiency manufacturing practices.

Prof Tiberghien’s new article analyzes green industrial policy race in Asia

Yves Tiberghien (UBC Political Science) and Sun Ryung Park (Asia Pacific Foundation) pen new brief on the rapidly intensifying policy race in the Indo-Pacific to address energy security, climate pressures and industrial competitiveness.

Ian Stone (BA’22), advancing education and international development from Canada to Central Asia

Ian Stone (BA’22), advancing education and international development from Canada to Central Asia

Ian has spent much of his professional and academic career focused on the field of education, both within Canada and internationally.

PhD alum Pascale Massot wins Peter Katzenstein Book Prize

PhD alum Pascale Massot wins Peter Katzenstein Book Prize

The prize recognizes an outstanding first book in international relations, comparative politics, or political economy.

Prof. Yves Tiberghien comments on David Eby’s trade trip to Asia

Prof. Yves Tiberghien comments on David Eby’s trade trip to Asia

Prof. Tiberghien spoke to Julie Carpentier on Radio-Canada about the premier’s trade mission to Asia to diversify BC’s trade relationships.

U.S. raises China tariffs to 125% as markets surge — Prof. Yves Tiberghien weighs in

U.S. raises China tariffs to 125% as markets surge — Prof. Yves Tiberghien weighs in

The U.S. raises tariffs on China to 125%, triggering a market rally. Prof. Yves Tiberghien discusses the global impact.

Dr. Sally Sharif: Rebel regimes and property rights in post-revolutionary governance

Dr. Sally Sharif: Rebel regimes and property rights in post-revolutionary governance

Dr. Sally Sharif examines how victorious rebel regimes use property rights to consolidate power, featuring Ethiopia and Afghanistan.

US-China relations in a changing world: Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the Global Summitry podcast

US-China relations in a changing world: Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the Global Summitry podcast

Prof. Yves Tiberghien discusses US-China relations, a second Trump presidency, and global diplomacy on Shaking the Global Order.

UBC Political Science Faculty Publications: Fall 2024

UBC Political Science Faculty Publications: Fall 2024

From the effects of COVID-19 on ideological beliefs to the role of local knowledges in international peacebuilding, check out their recent publications.

Power struggles and polarization: Yves Tiberghien and POLI PhD student Sun Ryung Park analyze South Korea’s political crisis

Power struggles and polarization: Yves Tiberghien and POLI PhD student Sun Ryung Park analyze South Korea’s political crisis

Yves Tiberghien and Sun Ryung Park have published an article analyzing South Korea’s political crisis and its parallels with Taiwan and France.

Dr. Kai Ostwald on Canada’s strategic trade expansion with ASEAN: Opportunities for growth in the Indo-Pacific

Dr. Kai Ostwald on Canada’s strategic trade expansion with ASEAN: Opportunities for growth in the Indo-Pacific

Dr. Kai Ostwald discusses Canada’s expanding trade opportunities with ASEAN, highlighting the region’s growing population and economic potential.