Against the background of the continuing devastation of the novel corona pandemic, Asia Pacific states are engaged in renewed challenges and responses with traditional security crisis points, as well as a broadening agenda of “non-traditional” and environmental threats. Hosted by the University of Waterloo, the Asia Pacific Team is bringing together Canadian and international experts with informed and distinct perspectives for two webinars on October 20, 2021. APF Canada's Vice-President, Research & Strategy, Dr. Jeffrey Reeves, is a guest on this panel.
Webinar 1:
Regional Order and Institutions in the “Indo-Pacific:” Canadian and Asian Perspectives
Recent events, including the establishment of the AUKUS, China-Taiwan engagement, and US-China strategic competition have escalated tensions and raised the risks of conflict in the Asia Pacific. Panelists with look to the transformation of the region’s multilateral architecture, reflecting the “strategic competition” between the US and China, with the implications for Southeast Asia and middle powers, including Canada and Australia.
Panelists:
- Shaun Narine, St. Thomas University
- Kristen Hopewell, University of British Columbia
- Elina Noor, Asia Society Policy Institute
- Jennifer Mustapha, Huron University College at Western
- Jeff Reeves, Asia Pacific Foundation
Moderated by Brian Job, University of British Columbia
Webinar 2:
Trends in Intra-State and Transnational Security: Asia Pacific 2021
The well-being and security of Asian populations are most directly and immediately affected by so-called “non-traditional” security concerns. Participants in this webinar will share their expertise on the impacts of the co-vid pandemic, migration and refugees, transnational violence, civil resistance to the state, and environmental disasters across a broad geographic scope from China to India and through Southeast Asia, with special attention to Myanmar.
Panelists:
- Isabelle Côté, Memorial University
- Sarah Sharma, University of Toronto
- Yvonne Su, York University
- Irene Poetranto, University of Toronto
- Nay Yan Oo, Visiting Scholar at Cornell University
Moderated by Brian Job, University of British Columbia
