As new economic powers emerge\, the import ance of grand strategy will only grow. Relations between states at strategi c and economic levels intertwine to create a complicated web that requires sophisticated and practical diplomacy to navigate. Join H.E Konstantin Zhig alov\, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Canada\, as he speaks on the geo-strateg ic importance of Kazakhstan to one of China’s key projects: the One Belt On e Road initiative. In order to carry out the initiative\, China will first have to normalize its relations with regional and international players. P eace in the region is necessary for China to deliver on its promise of buil ding a network of trade and economic corridors\, in which Kazakhstan plays a key role. This is an exciting opportunity for students\, faculty\, resear ch and the community to learn more about academic issues related to Central Asia.
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Refreshments served
12:00 PM to 12: 15 PM - Courtesy remarks by Professor Moura Quayle\, D
irector pro tem UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs
12:15
PM to 12:30 PM - Welcoming remarks by Professor Paul Evans\, Interim Direct
or\, Institute of Asian Research (IAR)\, UBC
12:30 PM to 12:45 PM - Op
ening remarks by Zahir Faqiri\, Senior Fellow\,Greater Central Asia Initiat
ive Lead\, IAR UBC
12:45 PM to 1:20 PM - Keynote Remarks by H.E Konsta
ntin Zhigalov\, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Canada
1:20 PM to 2:00 PM
- Q&A