“Corruption and Anti-Corruption in China: A Case Analysis” was an event hosted by the Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs on 18 April 2016, the last lecture in the East Asia seminar […]
“One Belt One Road: A New Era of China’s Geopolitical Strategies” was an event hosted by Synergy: The Journal of Contemporary Asian Studies and co-sponsored by the Asian Institute in the University of Toronto on […]
The National Front, or Barisan Nasional (BN) in Malaysia won the 13th General Election in 2013, but with the worst vote results ever, having achieved only 47% of the popular vote. The results confirm that […]
“Towards a New Normal in Taiwan’s Democracy?” was an event hosted by the Asian Institute at the Munk School of Global Affairs in the University of Toronto on February 3rd, 2016. The event featured an […]
On April 25, 2015, Nepal’s Gorhku region was ravaged by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake and its consequent aftershocks. In the days following, a humanitarian process, facilitated by both domestic and international aid organizations, ensued. […]
Daniel C. Park is a 3rd Year student studying International Relations and Contemporary Asian Studies at the University of Toronto, Trinity College. Currently, Daniel serves as an Associate Editor-in-Chief for Synergy: The Journal of Contemporary […]
The evening of February 3 rendered an opportunity to once again consider Korea through the lens of Taiwan thanks to the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto event, “Towards a New Normal in Taiwan’s Democracy?” The speakers — Joseph […]
Weijian Shi is a political science and American studies student at the University of Toronto. His main areas of focus include Middle Eastern, American, and Chinese politics. Past research and course experience include American foreign […]
Susan Cui is a BA Candidate at the University of Toronto, majoring in International Relations and Economics, minoring in Contemporary Asian Studies. She currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Synergy: The Journal of Contemporary Asian […]
Alexander Farrow is an A.B. Candidate at Harvard University, concentrating in Government with a focus on national security. Abstract In recent years, China has increased its cyber warfare operations, including espionage, direct attacks, and more. Its overall […]
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