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Canada Caught Between Superpowers

As Donald Trump reshapes hemispheric power dynamics and Prime Minister Mark Carney pivots toward China, Canada finds itself navigating an unprecedented geopolitical moment. Read SPPGA faculty insight in the media.

The Institute of Asian Research in Ottawa for discussions on the Indo Pacific and Canadian Foreign Policy

Members of IAR discuss the Indo Pacific and Canadian foreign policy at several engagements in Ottawa linking academic expertise with national-level foreign policy discussions

SPPGA Welcomes Expert in Residence: Diamond Isinger

SPPGA welcomes Diamond Isinger as an Expert in Residence, a new opportunity being launched to connect students and faculty with experienced practitioners focusing on timely and emergent global issues

MPPGA Alumni Mercy Muthuuri: Driving Inclusive Financing Models for Marginalized Children

Mercy Gakii Muthuuri (MPPGA Class of 2025) highlights her journey from Kenya to now leading efforts to develop innovative financing models that serve the world’s most marginalized children

Upcoming Events

Phil Lind Initiative, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs

America First, America Alone? – Charity Weeden

February 5, 2026

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts

Centre for Korean Research, Institute of Asian Research

Rethinking the Representation of ‘Japanese Women’ in Korean Popular Culture

February 6, 2026

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

1855 West Mall (CK Choi Building) RM 351, UBC Vancouver Campus

Centre for India and South Asia Research, Centre for Southeast Asia Research, Himalaya Program, Institute of Asian Research

New Waves of Dissent: Understanding Gen Z Protest Movements in South Asia

February 6, 2026

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Room 120, C.K. Choi Building

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