The Global Centre is Switching from Europe to Asia
CBC Radio Canada | Jul 17, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only)
Opinion: That empty chair was not, and will never be empty: Remembering Liu Xiaobo
Vancouver Sun | Jul 16, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Josephine Chiu-Duke
China’s great game: Tibet Occupation means strategic depth and control over Asia river waters
India Today | Jul 14, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Tsering Shakya
Norsat Deal Highlights B.C. Defence-tech ‘Tightrope’
Business in Vancouver | Jul 11, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Former Martial Arts Champion Khaltmaa Battulga Poised to Win Mongolian Presidential Election
South China Morning Post | Jul 8, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes
Mongolia’s Illegal Miners Brave Treacherous Conditions to Earn a Living
Channel News Asia | Jul 7, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes
Mongolians Vote in Their First Presidential Run-off
South China Morning Post | Jul 7, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes
North Korea’s Threats – Should We Be Taking Them Seriously?
CKNW | Jul 6, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Wenran Jiang
Quelle influence la Chine a-t-elle encore sur la Corée du Nord?
CBC Radio Canada | Jul 4, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only)
文은 아시아의 쥐스탱 트뤼도…캐나다처럼 중재 역할 해야
JoongAng Ilbo | Jul 3, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (Korean only)
Mongolia President Vote Heads for Run-off as Populist Surges
Bloomberg | Jun 26, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes
Mongolians Fret Over China Investment As They Prepare to Vote
Reuters | Jun 24, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes
Corruption, economic crisis overshadow Mongolian election
National Post | Jun 23, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes
‘Crooks, liars and oligarchs’: corruption scandals and ethnic Chinese mud-slinging mar Mongolia’s presidential vote
South China Morning Post | Jun 23, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes
Old Plans, Ongoing Handouts, New Spin: Deciphering the Nuclear Construction Announcement
Last month, the union cabinet of India announced their approval for the construction of 10 additional 700 megawatt (MW) pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs). Authors, M. V. Ramana and Suvrat Raju delve into the complexities and challenges such a decision presents in their article published by Economic and Political Weekly.
Election 2017: Making Mongolia Great Again?
The Diplomat | Jun 20, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Julian Dierkes and Mendee Jargalsaikhan
Nuclear power: Expensive, hazardous and inequitable
Published in The Hindu, authors Suvrat Raju and M.V. Ramana question the Indian Government’s recent approval of 10 new nuclear reactors. This op-ed piece brings economic, environmental, and social concerns to the forefront, challenging “India’s commitment to sustainable development” and the viability of nuclear power as a whole.
Nuclear power: Expensive, hazardous and inequitable
Published in The Hindu, authors Suvrat Raju and M.V. Ramana question the Indian Government’s recent approval of 10 new nuclear reactors. This op-ed piece brings economic, environmental, and social concerns to the forefront, challenging “India’s commitment to sustainable development” and the viability of nuclear power as a whole.
The Race for Mongolia’s Presidency Begins
The Diplomat | Jun 6, 2017 | Written by: Julian Dierkes
Green Building Innovation
The C.K. Choi Building, home to MPPGA and IAR, is highlighted in this UBC story as a leading-edge example of green construction. C.K. Choi captures waste heat from the district-energy system and collects rainwater for its landscaping needs. To reduce its energy needs, it was configured for passive ventilation and maximum natural light.
Vancouver’s Heated Debate on the Future of Hong Kong
Asia Times | May 28, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien and Dr. Josephine Chiu-Duke
The Gender Gap in Canadian Attitudes Toward Asia
Is there a gender gap between Canadian men and women’s views on Asia? Learn more in MPPGA student Kiran Alwani’s blog based on findings from the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s 2016 National Opinion Poll.
B.C. election leaves provincial Asia strategy in doubt
Business in Vancouver | May 16, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Belt and Road Initiative aims to boost globalization
Nikkei Asian Review | May 13, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
What are the challenges of nuclear power? M. V. Ramana & Sajan Saini
Our ability to mine great amounts of energy from uranium nuclei has led some to bill nuclear power as a plentiful, utopian source of electricity. But rather than dominate the global electricity market, nuclear power has declined from a high of 18% in 1996 to 11% today. What happened to the great promise of this […]
On the Results of the South Korean Election and East Asia Geopolitics
CKNW | May 9, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
On the French Presidential Election Results
Roundhouse Radio | May 8, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Interview on “The Intellectual in Modern Chinese History”
New Books Network | May 2, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Timothy Cheek
美亞太中心角色難以為繼
Ta Kung Pao | May 2, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans (Chinese only)
Five Takeaways from the French Election: Between Anger and Transformative Hope
The French Presidential election, especially its first Round on April 23, has shaped up as one of those truly seminal world events that will resonate for decades. Professor Yves Tiberghien, Director of the Institute of Asian Research, sees five major takeaways from this dramatic election.
Tensions en Corée du Nord
CBC Radio Canada | Apr 26, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only)
On the French Election
Roundhouse Radio | Apr 24, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Temper your outrage—Bangkok is not banning street food
Quartz | Apr 24, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Gisèle Yasmeen
Tensions avec la Corée du Nord : vraie menace ou énième bravade?
CBC Radio Canada | Apr 21, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Brian Job (French only)
Why China and Canada are playing economic footsie
The Washington Post | Apr 12, 2017 | Featuring: Hon. Jack Austin and Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Four Surprises from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Meeting with Xi
The Globe and Mail | Apr 8, 2017 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
‘Master of chaos’ Trump not prepared for Xi Jinping visit: APFC
Business News Network | Apr 6, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Westinghouse bankruptcy: What does it mean for US nuclear power?
Recently featured in the Christian Science Monitor, MPPGA Professor M. V. Ramana, Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security, explores the uncertain fate faced by nuclear players as they tackle the struggles of competing economically in the electricity marketplace.
Business in Vancouver: Brexit on potential impact on Canada
Roundhouse Radio | Apr 4, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (segment begins at 12:30)
The Platform Press: How Silicon Valley reengineered journalism
Featured in Columbia Journalism Review’s Tow Center Report, MPPGA Professor Taylor Owen and Emily Bell, Director of Tow Centre for Digital Journalism at Columbia J School, analyze how journalism is being transformed by big tech companies as a result of the switch from analog to digital, the rise of the social web, and the dominance of mobile.
Tourné vers l’Asie
CBC Radio Canada | Mar 29, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only)
Doh-ol Kim Young-Oak Lecture: On the Impeachment of President Park
JoongAng Ilbo | Mar 27, 2017 | Featuring: Centre for Korean Research (Korean only)
On Economics and Free Trade
China Radio International | Mar 20, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Dutch pragmatism: A positive outlook in the Netherlands’ elections
Featured on CBC’s On The Coast, MPPGA Professor Dr. Yves Tiberghien gives insight on the state of elections in the Netherlands, touching upon the pragmatism of the Dutch voters while also looking ahead at the expectations of France’s upcoming elections.
On the Results of the Dutch Elections
CBC’s On the Coast | Mar 15, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (segment begins at 2:18:00)
Looking Into The Horse Milk Story That The Dalai Lama Told John Oliver
NPR | Mar 9, 2017 | Featuring: Mendee Jargalsaikhan (PhD candidate)
Fukushima Earthquake Anniversary Marked with Workshop on Lessons Learned
CBC | Mar 8, 2017 | Featuring: Centre for Japanese Research, Dr. David Edgington
On a Canada-China Free-Trade Agreement and US Influence
Roundhouse Radio | Mar 8, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
North Korea’s Interest in Climate Change
Voice of America | Mar 8, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Kyung-Ae Park
How does climate change shape our behaviour?
Featured on the latest episode of Roundhouse Radio 98.3 FM, UBC MPPGA Professor Dr. Jiaying Zhao addresses what shapes our behaviour around climate change through the perspectives of ecopsychology.
Brian Mulroney, Liberal Government Seek Release of Billionaire in China
The Globe and Mail | Mar 6, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
Asia Pacific: Wider Audience Sought for South Korean Movies in Metro Vancouver
Vancouver Sun | Mar 5, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Hyung-Gu Lynn
China Nuclear Push Stalled by Next-Generation Reactors
MPPGA Professor M. V. Ramana, Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Affairs at the Liu Institute for Global Issues shares his insights on the nuclear aims of China’s policy makers.
L’ambassadeur en Chine McCallum de passage à Vancouver
CBC Radio Canada | Feb 17, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only)
Debate on Trudeau-Trump Summit
China Global TV | Feb 15, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien
The Fate of US-Canada Relations
Can Trump and Trudeau find a shared future? What will be the fate of NAFTA? MPPGA Professor Yves Tiberghien and John McArthur, Senior Fellow at the Global Economy and Development program with Brookings, weigh in on the recent Trudeau – Trump Summit on China Global TV.
ASEAN Urged to ‘Take Stock’ in 50th Year
The Jakarta Post | Feb 14, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
There’s Still Time to Save the TPP
iPolitics | Feb 8, 2017 | Written by: Joseph Caron
The tumultuous revival of Keystone XL
Featured in the most recent episode of CBC’s Early Edition, MPPGA Professor George Hoberg discusses the straining relationship between the environment and economy, as Trump’s decision to revive the Keystone XL pipeline brings uncertainty to both the Canadian and American populous.
On Comments from Chinese entrepreneur on America’s ‘Wasted’ Wealth
Roundhouse Radio | Jan 26, 2017 | Featuring: Yves Tiberghien
Symbolic Canada-China free-trade talks to begin
With the descent of the TPP and rocky US-China relations, Canada and China’s emerging relationship is prompted with the beginning of exploratory talks on the potential of a free-trade agreement. Featured in a recent Globe and Mail article, MPPGA Professor Dr. Paul Evans explains the significance of this development.
Impact of the TPP cancellation, and American-Japanese and American-Chinese relations in the context of the new US administration
Radio Canada | Jan 24, 2017 | Featuring: Yves Tiberghien (French only)
Davos Forum: all talk, little action
With the surfacing discontent of globalization comes the rising power of populist movements seen around the globe today. But are the Davos elites willing to adjust their philosophies and make changes? MPPGA Professor Yves Tiberghien provides insight in the latest Christian Science Monitor article.
Pipeline politics: the battle of Kinder Morgan
In a recent Vancouver Sun article, MPPGA Professor George Hoberg provided insight on BC’s Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, noting on the ultimate uncertainty of the project when considering the involvement of First Nations and opposing parties.
Ottawa Weeks Away from Starting Free-trade Talks with China
The Globe and Mail | Jan 17, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Anthropologists Search NASA Data for Migration and Land Use Patterns in the Himalayas
UBC News | Jan 17, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Sara Shneiderman and Dr. Mark Turin
Upgraded relationships: Canada posts new Ambassador to China
In the CBC’s Early Edition , MPPGA Professor Yves Tiberghien discusses the potential of China and Canada’s relationship and it’s impact on the US, following the new posting of Hon. John McCallum as Ambassador to China.
On the success of the History of China series
The Paper | Jan 15, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Timothy Brook (Chinese only)
On the Nomination of John McCallum as New Ambassador to China
Dr. Yves Tiberghien gave several interviews with CBC on the appointment of John McCallum as ambassador to China. CBC Radio-Canada Phare Ouest (French only) CBC Radio-Canada Boulevard du Pacifique (French only) CBC The Early Edition (segment starts at 52:00)
The power and polarization of the rural vote
Featured in The Atlantic, MPPGA Assistant Professor Kai Ostwald provides a comparison of America’s rural voting power to that of Malaysia’s in 2013, where urban voters were unable to unseat the ruling party despite garnering the popular vote.
Loyalty and uncertainty in a post-Ghorka earthquake Nepal
Having studied the region of Dolakha for years, Dr. Sara Shneiderman was featured in Catch News after speaking at Tribhuvan University’s second annual conference of the Central Department of Anthropology regarding the potential of disaster management for the gain of political power and legitimacy in Nepal.
A year of challenges: Dr. Tiberghien on the EU’s state of affairs
Speaking to Roundhouse Radio’s Business in Vancouver, Dr. Yves Tiberghien surveys the new year’s political climate in the European Union as it tackles the question of Brexit, the unresolved Eurocrisis, immigration, CETA, and the French elections.
On China’s Capital Restrictions, Exchange Rate Tensions, and Impact for Canada
CBC Radio-Canada | Jan 6, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (French only, segment begins at 18h39)
Why Geography Is Undermining Democracy Around the World
The Atlantic | Jan 4, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Kai Ostwald
On the Changing Political and Economic Climate in Europe
Roundhouse Radio | Jan 4, 2017 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (segment begins at 23:42)
Why Nepal is Entering the New Year with a Sense of Gloom and Dread
Catch News | Dec 31, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Sara Shneiderman
MPPGA Professor Taylor Owen Named Top Foreign Policy Influencer
As global interest in Canada continues, and new voices from academia and politics emerge on social media, this year OpenCanada shines a light on 100 Canadian foreign policy Twitterati, including MPPGA and UBC Journalism professor Taylor Owen.
Redrawing Canada’s political map through energy policies
Featured in Business in Vancouver, MPPGA Professor George Hoberg provides an insight into the government’s redrawing of Canada’s political map through the power of energy policies, as seen with the recent federal approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion.
Pushing Back against Global Digital Threats to Civil Society
With authoritarianism and state surveillance on the rise, how can civil society be protected from digital threats? Learn more in this OpenCanada piece co-authored by MPPGA student Andrés Delgado.
On Canada-US softwood lumber dispute
Roundhouse Radio | Dec 2, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Ilan Vertinsky (segment begins at 25:53)
Trump’s climate stance
Listen to this CBC interview with George Hoberg, Professor, Environmental and Natural Resource Policy at UBC’s Liu Institute for Global Issues on what Donald Trump’s climate policies could mean.
Major B.C. earthquake could cost Canadian economy $127.5 billion: report
Metro | Nov 23, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. David Edgington
Japan’s lesson from earthquakes: Spend before the earth shakes
Vancouver Sun | Nov 23, 2016 | Featuring: Centre for Japanese Research
What Hong Kong’s ‘watershed’ political moment means for Vancouver
Yves Tiberghien, MPPGA Professor and Director of UBC’s Institute of Asian Research comments on the recent display of uneasy political undercurrents that have dominated Hong Kong for the past few years.
Finding a Rich Vein of Humor in China’s Past
The New York Times | Nov 16, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Christopher Rea
North Korea’s capital lively with activity despite sanctions, report says
UPI | Nov 16, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Kyung-Ae Park
Discussing the success of far right political parties
CBC’s On the Coast | Nov 15, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (segment begins at 2:06:00)
What Does China’s New Cybersecurity Law Mean for Chinese Internet Companies?
The Diplomat | Nov 10, 2016 | Written by: Lotus Ruan (MAAPPS alumna)
Canada, China at dawn of golden decade
MPPGA Professor Paul Evans explored with Global Times the status of bilateral relations between Canada and China: Are the two countries having a new golden decade? What can be expected from the bilateral relationship? To learn more, follow the link to the article.
Here’s the real reason why so many Koreans are named Kim
SBS | Nov 7, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Don Baker
A Wrong Direction in the Steppe
The Economist | Oct 29, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Julian Dierkes
Green Revolution? Sustainable Development in North Korea
NK News | Oct 28, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Kyung-Ae Park
A Closer Look at Nine Canadians Recommended to Senate by Justin Trudeau
CTV News | Oct 27, 2016 | Featuring: Yuen Pau Woo
Media Coverage on Dr. Kyung-Ae Park’s Sustainable Development Conference in North Korea
Various | Sep–Oct 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Kyung-Ae Park
Series encourages deeper look at Buddhism
Vancouver Courier | Oct 5, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Jessica Main
Canada and Australia: Gareth Evans on the role of good international citizens
Georgia Straight | Oct 2, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Paul Evans
Innovation, Green Development, Social Change, and Internationalization
Canada China Business Forum | Sep 29, 2016 | Written by: Dr. Yves Tiberghien (begins page 28)
$11.4-billion PNW LNG project in B.C. approved by federal government
The federal government approved the $11.4-billion LNG project in B.C. on September 27th. The Liu Institute’s George Hoberg, professor of environmental and natural resource policy, spoke to The Province, saying that the approval is “a major step backward for the Trudeau government’s commitment to meet its Paris climate target.”
China prepares for Dalai Lama’s death by looking to its own top Tibetan cleric
Washington Post | Sep 26, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Tsering Shakya
UBC Experts Discuss China-Canada Ties
CCTV English | Sep 24, 2016 | Featuring: Dr. Yves Tiberghien and Dr. Paul Evans