Media Engagement

Spotlight Falls on Anbang After Beijing Takeover of B.C. Property

Business in Vancouver | Mar 8, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

8 Reasons Why Mongolia’s Capital Ulaanbaatar Might Be The Place for a Trump-Kim Summit

The Diplomat | Mar 10, 2018 | Written by: Dr. Julian Dierkes and Mendee Jargalsaikhan

Kim is ‘Little Rocket Man’ No More – But Don’t Celebrate Denuclearization Just Yet

The Globe and Mail | Mar 9, 2018 | Written by: Dr. Wenran Jiang

Centralisation not reconciliation under Najib Razak

MPPGA Professor Kai Ostwald article on the 2018 Malaysian Elections season via East Asia Forum. The competitive nature of the last two general elections has fuelled widespread speculation about the possible defeat of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) for the first time in the country’s post-independence history.

Nuclear Deterrence Policy Gathering Steam in India

In Depth News | Mar 6, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. M.V. Ramana

China in South East Asia: Chinese Foreign Policy in the South China Sea

Policy Talks | Mar 5, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans

What does the Manila Consensus mean for migrant workers?

MPPGA student Tommy Ko wrote a piece for East Asia Forum discussing the evolution of migrant workers’ right in ASEAN countries like Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. The Manila Consensus’s call for partnerships with domestic actors such as NGOs is critical because governments cannot act alone. Governments are broadly neutral actors who are constrained in regional negotiations by public opinion and domestic legitimation concerns. The existence of an intermediary like the Manila Consensus enables non-state actors to sustain their public influence, which in turn influences the political climate and makes broader mandates possible.

China to Lift Limit on President’s Term

CBC TV | Feb 26, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Wenran Jiang

Cabinet orders deeper security review of proposed Chinese takeover of Aecon Group

MPPGA Professor Paul Evans was interviewed on The Canadian Press in “Cabinet Orders Deeper Security Review of Proposed Chinese Takeover of Aecon Group”. The story also appeared in the National Post and Times Colonist. Canadian security agencies are voicing their concern about the proposed takeover of Aecon Group Inc. by a Chinese state-owned business, prompting Ottawa to order a full national security review of the deal. The lengthened [federal security] review will not please the Chinese government but won’t sour a potential free trade deal between Canada and China. This is a “watershed moment” in how Canada will deal with Chinese investment in a variety of sectors, says Professor Evans.

We Don’t Need to be Paranoid’: Security Concerns Over Aecon Deal Unwarranted, Says Expert

CBC Radio’s The Current | Feb 14, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Wenran Jiang

It’s time to get used to a new global order with China and the U.S. at its centre

MPPGA Professor Yves Tiberghien co-authored this op-ed with Robert Muggah, Visiting Fellow at UBC. They explore how the emerging global order will doubtlessly be more complicated and potentially more precarious than the present one.

5 facts you need to understand the new global order

The postwar liberal order is dying. This what you need to know to navigate the new order in formation by MPPGA Professor Yves Tiberguien and UBC Lind Initiative Fellow Robert Muggah.

What Does Chinese Investment Mean for Cambodia?

MPPGA student Darren Touch wrote an op-ed for The Diplomat on what Chinese investment means for Cambodia. Now Cambodia must prepare for both the negative and positive consequences. Cambodia is strategic in accepting China’s monetary support, but its politicians also need to be strategic in how the vast resources are spent in developing industry and infrastructure.

George Hoberg on B.C. Government’s New Bitumen Restriction

MPPGA Professor George Hoberg with the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs was recently interviewed on CBC about the B.C. government’s recent bitumen restriction. Any restriction on the flow of diluted bitumen would prohibit an expansion of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline.

Korea Conference Complicates Canada’s Free-Trade Initiatives

Business in Vancouver | Jan 30, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

2018 World Economic Forum (Davos Forum)

Korean Radio | Jan 26, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

Canada, China Have Potential in Combining Peacekeeping Efforts: Scholar

Xinhua | Jan 26, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Brian Job

On TPP, Canada Faces Dilemma Between Onternal Politics and Coping with US

Sankei Shimbun | Jan 22, 2018 | Dr. Yves Tiberghien Sankei Shimbun Print Version

A Reminder from Hawaii

A Reminder from Hawaii Lauren Borja, M. V. Ramana January 17, 2018 Find the full article here. Summary: UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs’ M.V. Ramana and Lauren Borja contributed an article to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists about the recent missile false alarm in Hawaii. They outlined the potential dangers in having a […]

Reports on the Vancouver Summit on North Korea, and IAR Event

Reports on IAR’s Panel “Getting North Korea Right: Canadian Options and Roles”: Reuters: “Vancouver Meeting Focuses on Sanctions as Koreas Explore Detente”. This story also appeared in Business Insider UK and CNBC. January 15, 2018. CBC, National Post: “Trudeau Defends North Korea Meeting Ffter Russian, Chinese Criticism”. January 15, 2018. CBC The National: “Will North Korea Summit Talks Have an […]

U.S. Blames Russia for Supporting North Korea Attempts to Mask Own Failure

Sputnik News | Jan 19, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Don Baker and Dr. M.V. Ramana

Civil Society Expresses Diverse Views on North Korea

KoreaDaily Vancouver | Jan 18, 2018 | Featuring: Dr. Kyung-Ae Park

Corruption is a cancer that Mongolia can’t cut out

MPPGA Professor Julian Dierkes published an op-ed in the East Asia Forum. 2017 was the year when corruption in Mongolia changed from being a taxing nuisance and moral outrage into a systemic block to political decision-making. Will its leaders choke or conquer the challenge corruption poses to its democracy?

PRT Weekly – Interview with Dr. Wade Davis

MPPGA students Joanna Fensome and Aaron Nelson sat down with Dr. Wade Davis, Professor of Anthropology and BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at UBC to discuss the crisis of culture loss and the impact of large infrastructure projects on indigenous peoples. Click on the link above to listen to this insightful podcast interview on the Policy Round Table (PRT) Weekly.

TLEF interview: Professor Sara Shneiderman reflects on UBC Himalaya Program

MPPGA Professor Sara Shneiderman shares how her UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) project will help develop the UBC Himalaya Program, with the long-term objective of making UBC a premier centre for Himalayan Studies in Canada.

Dr. Paul Evans, Dr. Wenran Jiang and Dr. Brian Job Interviews About China and Japan’s Criticisms Of The Upcoming Conference On North Korea Hosted In Vancouver.

Dr. Brian Job: The Globe and Mail: “Vancouver’s North Korea Meeting: Opaque Agenda, Odd Group of Participants”. January 9, 2018. Dr. Paul Evans: News 1130: “China, Japan Criticizing Upcoming Conference on North Korea Hosted in Vancouver”. January 10, 2018. Fairchild TV Interview: “North Korea Conference”. January 10, 2018. Fairchild Radio Interview: “北韓問題高峰會下星期在溫市舉行“. January 10, 2018. Roundhouse Radio: “Middays With Jody Vance – […]

So, the liberal order is in free fall? Not so fast

Op-ed by Prof. Taylor Owen and UBC Visiting Fellow Robert Muggah “So, the liberal order is in free fall? Not so fast” in The Globe and Mail on the fears of a democratic deficit and the decline of the global liberal order.

Professor Paul Evans, Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs professional program, UBC

What will it take for Trudeau to split from Harper?

Professor Paul Evans was quoted in a recent Globe and Mail article on the differences between former Prime Minister Stephen Harper and current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “In many spheres, there is a lot more continuity than discontinuity. This is surprising because in ideology and philosophy, instincts and inclinations, the mindsets of the two men are a mile apart.”

Canada’s Global Trade Strategy at Critical Juncture

Professor Yves Tiberghien co-authored with Stewart Beck, CEO of Asia Pacific Foundation, an op-ed “Canada’s Global Trade Strategy at Critical Juncture” in The Globe and Mail on Canada’s trade strategy in Asia.

New UN Sanctions on North Korea ‘Won’t Be Very Effective’

CBC News | Dec 23, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Wenran Jiang

Sea Change with Dr. Rashid Sumaila

Dr. Rashid Sumaila, a professor with the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and project director of research network OceanCanada Partnership, was recently quoted in the Food in Canada magazine. He discussed how rising ocean temperatures affect fish and other marine life, arguing that rising temperatures also affect the ocean’s acidity and oxygen […]

Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are threatening our democracy

If you care about democracy, listen to School of Public Policy and Global Affairs Professor Taylor Owen argue how Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are manipulating our lives on CBC Ideas, here. This interview also features a lecture that Prof. Owen gave last month, called The Dalton Camp Lecture in Journalism.

Japan Might Push Through TPP without Canada

Business in Vancouver | Dec 19, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are manipulating our lives and threatening our democracy

If you care about democracy, listen to School of Public Policy and Global Affairs Professor Taylor Owen argue how Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are manipulating our lives on CBC Ideas. This interview also features a lecture that Prof. Owen gave last month, called The Dalton Camp Lecture in Journalism.

Neither Populism nor Drift: Japan’s October 2017 Election

Professor Yves Tiberghien published an op-ed titled “Neither Populism nor Drift: Japan’s October 2017 Election” on the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada website.

The Courage to Challenge the Nuclear World Order

Professor M.V. Ramana and Zia Mian reflect on the nuclear disarmament activism work that has culminated in the Nobel Prize win of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), as well as the adopting of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

China’s Struggles Switching To Natural Gas Heating

CGTN America | Dec 11, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Wenran Jiang

Micro, Small and ,Medium Enterprises in the Philippines, Vietnam and Peru

Radio-Canada (“Les samedis du monde”) | Dec 9, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Gisèle Yasmeen

Professor Kyung Ae Park, Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs professional program, UBC

Professor Kyung-Ae Park Pioneers Academic Relations with North Korea

Professor Kyung-Ae Park was interviewed for a special feature in alumni UBC’s Trek Magazine, “North by Northwest: UBC Prof Pioneers Academic Relations with North Korea.”

Canada must change course on nuclear disarmament

The M.V. Ramana, Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) and Lauren J. Borja, Postdoctoral Fellow at SPPGA recently contributed an opinion article in the Vancouver Sun. Ramana and Borja note that Trudeau’s congratulatory speech to Setsuko Thurlow, a representative of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear […]

Neither Populism nor Drift: Japan’s October 2017 Election

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada | Dec 7, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

Professors Paul Evans and Yves Tiberghien, Along With Senior Fellow Wenran Jiang Interviews on Justin Trudeau’s Trip to China.

Dr. Paul Evans and Dr.Yves Tiberghien: Canadian Press – “Trudeau departs China without securing start of free trade talks”. Canadian Press story appeared on CTV, Ottawa Citizen, Financial Post, and iPolitics. December 7, 2017. Dr. Paul Evans: Fairchild Radio – UBC教授:杜魯多不會在訪華期間宣布加中自由貿易協定談判時間表. December 1, 2017. National Post – Canada weighing China trade challenges as Trudeau heads to Beijing: official. December 1, 2017. […]

North by Northwest: UBC Prof Pioneers Academic Relations with North Korea

Trek Magazine | Dec 8, 2017 | Featuring: Professor Kyung-Ae Park

Now is the Time for a Strong Canada-China Energy Partnership

The Globe and Mail | Dec 4, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Wenran Jiang and Robert Johnston

Malaysia Ranked Near Bottom in Study on Electoral Integrity

Today Malaysia | Dec 2, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Kai Ostwald

Canada Co-Hosting International Meeting on North Korea

News 1130 | Nov 28, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Don Baker

Tir de missiles de la Corée du Nord

CBC Radio-Canada | Nov 29, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

Legitimacy and Longevity in Singapore’s Reserved Presidency

Professor Kai Ostwald co-authored “Legitimacy and longevity in Singapore’s reserved presidency” of the People’s Action Party (PAP) long-term staying power. While Singapore’s reserved presidency aims to ensure minority candidates are represented, it may be out of step with what voters actually desire.

ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of Rights of Migrant Workers

MPPGA student Tommy K.S Koh writes on the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of Rights of Migrant Workers of Manila, Philippines. This provides a strong mandate for the ASEAN Committee on Migrant Workers to begin work on developing an action plan that includes specific policy instruments. Labor migrants will continue to face vulnerability until substantive and not just discursive change is made on the migrant labor rights agenda.

Professor Yves Tiberghien awarded with France’s National Order of Merit

We wish to congratulate Professor Yves Tiberghien on being named Knight of the National Order of Merit, a French distinction. Officially nominated by the President of France, the medal rewards “distinguished civil or military achievement.” This award recognizes his work on topics of global governance supported by both France and Canada.

Malaysia’s Electoral Process: The Methods and Costs of Perpetuating UMNO Rule

Professor Kai Ostwald evaluates Malasya’s electoral process. His analysis asseses the excessively manipulated electoral process, juxtaposed against its successful developmental record and relative social stability.

Professor & Graduate Director Brian Job, Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs professional program, UBC

On the Sidelines of a Nuclear Crisis

Canada-Asia Agenda: Rocketman vs. Dotard? Read former MPPGA Graduate Director and APF senior fellow Brian Job’s research on the sidelines of the nuclear crisis.

Carleton’s Canada-India Centre Hosts Sikhism Symposium

Indo-Canadian Voice | Nov 20, 2017 | Featuring: Anne Murphy

On Poverty: Inspiring Stories from China and Africa

CGTN | Nov 18, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Wenran Jiang

Micro, Small and Medium Agri-food Enterprises, Particularly in the Philippines, Vietnam and Peru

Radio-Canada | Nov 18, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Gisèle Yasmeen

Where will TPP and NAFTA lead?

CGTN | Nov 15, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Wenran Jiang

Mongolia Lurches Between Opportunity and Crisis

East Asia Forum | Nov 10, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Julian Dierkes and Mendee Jargalsaikhan

Why Canadian Students Should Make Asia a Priority

The Globe and Mail | Nov 9, 2017 | Written by: Justin Kwan

Analysis of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

MPPGA professor Yves Tiberghien looks at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. “Overall, the fact that Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party managed to unfold a massive and positive action plan leading up to 2049 and to reorganize the leadership team without a glitch is quite remarkable, no country like China has the ability to project a long-term vision and strategy. […] Most delicate is the fact that the enormously ambitious reform agenda presented at the 19th Party Congress increasingly relies on the competence, stamina, and judgement of one man: Xi Jinping.”

Media Coverage on Dr. Evans Paul’s Interview with Canadian Press

The Canadian Press interviewed Dr. Paul Evans, for an article about a Chinese state-owned company’s bid to take over Aecon construction of Calgary. Canadian Press – “Liberals cautioned about approving China bid for Aecon”. October 30, 2017. The CP story also appeared on CTV, BNN, iPolitics, Globe and Mail and Times Colonist.

The Rise of the Asian Billionaire

CGTN | Oct 31, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Wenran Jiang

LNG projects in Western Canada

Dr. Wenran Jiang, IAR Senior Fellow has been interviewed in multiple news outlets on LNG projects in Western Canada. BNN – Why it may be too soon to declare LNG in Western Canada dead Calgary Herald – Corbella: Our LNG could help the world cut CO2. July 29, 2017

Media Coverage on Canadians Opinions of China & Canada-China Relations

Dr. Paul Evans and Dr. Xiaojun Li were quoted in various media outlets on their report on their report on “Canadian Public Attitudes on China & Canada-China Relations“ The National Post – “More than two-thirds of Canadians support a free trade deal with China”. October 23, 2017. Xinhua – “Canadians more supportive of deeper trade ties with china”. October 26, 2017. Global Times […]

Xi’s China a Source of Worry and Wonder for Canadians

The Globe and Mail | Oct 26, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Paul Evans and Dr. Xiaojun Li

Op-ed by MPPGA Professor Taylor Owen on whether Facebook is a threat to democracy

Facebook announced the Canadian Election Integrity Initiative, the very premise of which invites the question: Does Facebook threaten the integrity of Canadian democracy? We are heading into new and immensely challenging public policy terrain, but what is certain is that the easy and politically expedient relationship between Silicon Valley and government must come to an end.

How North Korea is Using this Video to ‘Humanize’ their Capital City

Global News | Oct 18, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans

Is Facebook a threat to democracy?

In his latest Globe and Mail op-ed, Professor Taylor Owen argues that Facebook threatens the integrity of Canadian democracy. With Facebook’s recent announcement of the Canadian Election Integrity Initiative, Professor Owen argues that we are heading into new and immensely challenging public policy terrain and what is certain is that the easy and politically expedient […]

Geopolitical Dynamics in Asia

Senate ParlVU | Oct 18, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans

Professor Julian Dierkes co-wrote an op-ed for The Diplomat, “A New Cabinet for Mongolia”

The revolt against Enkhbold has been led by U Khurelsukh who now serves as prime minister. His political origins in the MPP’s youth organization and personal popularity suggested that he might be able to gather reformist forces that are demanding a generational change in the party […] Despite his vocal call for reform, Khurelsukh seems […]

A New Cabinet for Mongolia

The Diplomat | Oct 13, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Julian Dierkes

China’s Secret Aid Empire Uncovered

The Diplomat | Oct 11, 2017 | Featuring: Xiaojun Li

NAFTA Renegotiations and Korea-US Trade Renegotiations

The World On Arirang | Oct 9, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

Mongolia has a Macho New Prime Minister Who’s Apparently an Admirer of Putin

Quartz | Oct 6, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes

Canada 150 Conference on Migration of Bengalis

Blank Slate Chronicles | Sep 19, 2017 | Featuring: Center for India and South Asia Research

Interview About The Youth Element Podcast

CBC Radio Canada | Sep 14, 2017 | Featuring: Justin Kwan (MAAPPS graduate). Segment begins at 02:38:06.

Professor Yves Tiberghien’s on the dangerous road ahead for North Korea

Opinion: “In the past three months alone, Mr. Kim has tested the new Hwasong-12 advanced intermediate range missile (IRBM) several times, flying the last one right over Japanese territory […] The energy and frustration unleashed in Washington is now such that Mr. Trump cannot accept such provocation without a counterpunch and remain credible as the leader […]

Expanding role of micro, small, and medium enterprises provide opportunities for sustainable development

The Hill Times | Sep 12, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Gisèle Yasmeen and Vilupti Lok Barrineau

Media Coverage on Dr. Kyung-Ae Park’s environment workshops held in North Korea

Various | Jul–Aug 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Kyung-Ae Park

Canada to decide on potential free trade agreement with China this fall, with Asia seen as counterpoint to NAFTA renegotiation

National Post | Sep 6, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien

Citizen, Gender and Statelessness in Nepal: Before and After the 2015 Constitution

Discover Society | Sep 5, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Sara Shneiderman and Subin Mulmi

Any pre-emptive strike against North Korea will cause several problems

News 1130 | Sep 4, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Don Baker

Canada may have role to play in mediating North Korean tensions, experts say

The Globe and Mail | Sep 1, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans and Joseph Caron

Interview with Julian Dierkes about Mongolia

DeFacto | Aug 30, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes

Why the 11 countries that rely on the Nile need to reach a river deal soon

The Conversation | Aug 27, 2017 | Written by: Richard Paisley

Professor Tsering Shakya, Master of Public Policy & Global Affairs professional program, UBC

Professor Tsering Shakya provides insight on the history and current border dispute in the region of Doklam

In a recent article published by the South China Morning Post, Professor Tsering Shakya delves into the unresolved China-India border dispute in the region of Doklam. The article reflects on the regions experience with three-way territorial struggles, fears of foreign hegemony, and dreams of a commercial invasion involving the center of world manufacturing.

Designed Leadership – Interview with Moura Quayle on Roundhouse Radio

UBC Policy School Director Moura Quayle, author of the new book Designed Leadership, speaks with Kirk LaPointe on Roundhouse Radio regarding the need for leaders to adopt design in order to succeed.

Detente in US-North Korea Crisis May Not Las Long, Give-And-Take Welcome

Sputnik News | Aug 17, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Don Baker

Insights on BC joining legal fights against Trans Mountain Pipeline

CTV News interviews Professor George Hoberg to gain further insight on BC’s action to join legal fights against the Trans Mountain Pipeline. He explores how these efforts could effectively postpone the pipeline project, and how it might affect the provinces relationship with both the federal and Alberta provincial governments.

North Korea and the US unlikely to go to war: UBC professor

News 1130 | Aug 12, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Don Baker

North Korea’s release of Toronto pastor regarded as political move

The Globe and Mail | Aug 10, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans

Corbella: Our LNG could help the world cut CO2

Calgary Herald | Jul 29, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Wenran Jiang

Canada 150: UBC is a Place of Mind for Politics

With the launch of the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA), The Ubyssey explores the historical role that UBC has played in Canadian politics and delves into the exciting future that lies ahead in their recent article. Tying together reflections from Maxwell Cameron, Professor and Director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions, […]

Canada 150: week-long focus on Canada-Asia

Featured on CBC|ICI Radio (in French), Professor Yves Tiberghien takes the lead on Canada’s 150 theme week: Canada-Asia. Revolving around British Columbians working in booming industries, the week-long series explores whether they believe the next 150 years will be led by Western Canada.