Welcome to the Institute of Asian Research
Local knowledge with policy relevance
The Institute of Asian Research (IAR) provides innovative perspectives on policy research on Asia. It focuses on both the generation of interdisciplinary knowledge about the different regions of Asia, and the integration of local knowledge to form new perspectives on contemporary policies.
Centre of excellence in policy research and training
The Institute of Asian Research is one of the leading research institutes on contemporary Asia. It serves as the focal place in the University of British Columbia where some of the top scholars in their disciplines collaborate with leading regional specialists on cutting edge policy research. It also serves as a unique centre for policy consultation and a training ground for senior policy makers interested in Asia. It is the home of the international scholarly journal on the Asia Pacific, Pacific Affairs, a leading publication for over 80 years.
Developing disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary horizons
IAR is home to the first and foremost master's program in Asia Pacific Policy Studies in Canada. It promotes interdisciplinary and graduate research on contemporary Asia throughout the University. It is one of the largest recipients of competitive research funds in Canada for social science research on Asia.
Gateway for and to the Asia Pacific communities
The Institute provides a window on Asia fostering cultural exchanges, understanding and dialogue among communities of the Asia Pacific.
Find out more: About Us
Local knowledge with policy relevance
The Institute of Asian Research (IAR) provides innovative perspectives on policy research on Asia. It focuses on both the generation of interdisciplinary knowledge about the different regions of Asia, and the integration of local knowledge to form new perspectives on contemporary policies.
Centre of excellence in policy research and training
The Institute of Asian Research is one of the leading research institutes on contemporary Asia. It serves as the focal place in the University of British Columbia where some of the top scholars in their disciplines collaborate with leading regional specialists on cutting edge policy research. It also serves as a unique centre for policy consultation and a training ground for senior policy makers interested in Asia. It is the home of the international scholarly journal on the Asia Pacific, Pacific Affairs, a leading publication for over 80 years.
Developing disciplinary excellence and interdisciplinary horizons
IAR is home to the first and foremost master's program in Asia Pacific Policy Studies in Canada. It promotes interdisciplinary and graduate research on contemporary Asia throughout the University. It is one of the largest recipients of competitive research funds in Canada for social science research on Asia.
Gateway for and to the Asia Pacific communities
The Institute provides a window on Asia fostering cultural exchanges, understanding and dialogue among communities of the Asia Pacific.
Find out more: About Us
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 Tuesday, February 09, 2010IAR OLYMPIC HOURSPlease note that on Monday, Feb. 15th, the IAR office will open at 9:30am.
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Friday, February 05, 2010MAPPS Graduate writes paper for Canadian International Council
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Thursday, February 04, 2010New PublicationThe Struggle for Tibet, by Wang Lixiong and Tsering Shakya, is a conversation between two voices on either side of the decades-long conflict.
The conversation opens with diverging interpretations of some of the bitter paradoxes of Tibet’s history under Communist rule: Wang locates their roots in the confrontation of an alien bureaucracy and fear-stricken religion, while Shakya portrays an anti-colonial struggle carried out in the name of nationalism and in defense of cultural autonomy.
(Full press release)
Please visit the Contemporary Tibetan Studies Program for more information.
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Friday, February 05, 2010UBC's Youtube channel - "The Dragon and the Crown: Hong Kong Memoirs"Watch a talk and roundtable discussion on "The Dragon and the Crown: Hong Kong Memoirs" by Stanley Kwan, architect of one of the world's leading economic indicators, the Hang Seng Index. Moderated by Diana Lary, Professor Emeritus, UBC, the panel includes Maurice Copithorne, Professor Emeritus, Eleanor Yuen, Head of Asian Library, Tung Chan, C.E.O of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and Katherine Yuen, Principal Consultant, Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office.
For more information visit the Centre for Chinese Research.
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Friday, February 05, 2010Denise Chong on UBC's Youtube channel
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Upcoming Events
IAR PROGRAMS
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Programs provide a flexible platform to meet emerging research, teaching and outreach needs with both cross-regional and sub-regional thematic foci in specific interdisciplinary activities.
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IAR CENTRES
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Five regional Centres promote and provide a focus for research at the Institute of Asian Research and The University of British Columbia on China, India and South Asia, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.
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IAR PROGRAMS
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Programs provide a flexible platform to meet emerging research, teaching and outreach needs with both cross-regional and sub-regional thematic foci in specific interdisciplinary activities.
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IAR CENTRES
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Five regional Centres promote and provide a focus for research at the Institute of Asian Research and The University of British Columbia on China, India and South Asia, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.
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