Asia

Prof. Yves Tiberghien: Delta upends the East Asia COVID-19 model

Prof. Yves Tiberghien: Delta upends the East Asia COVID-19 model

East Asian approaches built on elimination and containment have proved difficult to pursue in the face of the Delta variant and growing socio-economic costs. As such, the largely successful 2020 East Asia COVID-19 model has partially fragmented in 2021, writes Yves Tiberghien.

Alumna Dr. Aim Sinpeng awarded Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for research on Cyber Repression in Thailand

Alumna Dr. Aim Sinpeng awarded Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for research on Cyber Repression in Thailand

Congratulations to UBC Political Science alumna Dr. Aim Sinpeng who was awarded the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA). This is the highest level of fellowship that could be awarded to the best early career researchers in Australia.

Dr. Richard Price’s class Professional Skills in Political Science connects our students and alumni

Dr. Richard Price’s class Professional Skills in Political Science connects our students and alumni

Dr. Price’s returning course provides students with answers to how they can apply the skills they learned in Political Science and International Relations.

Yves Tiberghien appointed as Konwakai Chair in Japanese Research, Institute of Asian Research

Yves Tiberghien appointed as Konwakai Chair in Japanese Research, Institute of Asian Research

Congratulations to Professor of Political Science Yves Tiberghien on his appointment as the Konwakai Chair in Japanese Research at the Institute of Asian Research (IAR).

Professor Kai Ostwald appointed Director of the Institute of Asian Research at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

Professor Kai Ostwald appointed Director of the Institute of Asian Research at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

Professor Kai Ostwald’s work is broadly focused on development, public policy, and ethnic politics, with a strong focus on Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Myanmar.

Wishing a Happy Retirement to Professor Brian Job

Wishing a Happy Retirement to Professor Brian Job

The Department of Political Science wishes a happy retirement to a cherished colleague and renowned mentor of students who has been a cornerstone of UBC Political Science’s International Relations faculty for over three decades.

Prof. Yves Tiberghien: In Japan, South Korea and China, it is clear that aging will have a negative impact on growth

Prof. Yves Tiberghien: In Japan, South Korea and China, it is clear that aging will have a negative impact on growth

The three countries of North-East Asia must urgently adapt their economic and social model to the rapid aging of their populations, warns political scientist Yves Tiberghien in a forum in Le Monde.

COVID-19 tensions emerge in Japan as people are asked to stay home while Olympic Games deemed essential

COVID-19 tensions emerge in Japan as people are asked to stay home while Olympic Games deemed essential

Japan has done quite well with COVID-19 so far because of the rapid adoption of health instructions. However, the Olympics presents a challenge for the Suga government, notes UBC Political Science Prof. Yves Tiberghien.

Prof. Xiaojun Li investigates whether Chinese public opinion on the US has changed since the election of Joe Biden

Prof. Xiaojun Li investigates whether Chinese public opinion on the US has changed since the election of Joe Biden

Prof. Xiaojun Li writes about his survey investigating whether the Chinese public’s views towards developed countries has changed since Trump left office.

“The U.S. will be back”: Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the new outlook for Canada in Asia

“The U.S. will be back”: Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the new outlook for Canada in Asia

Professor Yves Tiberghien comments on the new outlook for Canada in Asia with the return of a key ally, the United States.