Makers of Modern Asia

Makers of Modern Asia

ASIA’S SEEMINGLY INEXORABLE rise has, to a considerable extent, been the story of its economic transformation. In Makers of Modern Asia, editor Ramachandra Guha argues that political factors were the necessary conditions for this emergence. He gathers leading historians and political analysts…

Pacific

Pacific

Simon Winchester takes us on a voyage through cross-currents of regional geopolitics, environment, technology, and culture.

A Pilot Project in the Asia Branch

A Pilot Project in the Asia Branch

Vers la fin de 2013, le directeur du programme de développement à Jakarta, M. Jacob Thoppil, a proposé à l’équipe de gestion de l’Asie-Pacifique (OGM) de lancer un projet pilote qui permettrait aux agents d’acquérir de l’expérience liée aux trois filières :…

Hues from the East

Hues from the East

I shoot in black-and-white and colour, and while I prefer black-and-white, my eye is often drawn to colour. These photos were taken in various Asian countries and I was lured to each scene either by the colour, the design, or both. I…

Asian Postcards: A Personal Photo Journal

Asian Postcards: A Personal Photo Journal

Indeed, the multiplicity of subjects one can photograph is never-ending and I have found that photographing in Asia is the most intense and rewarding of experiences precisely because of its diversity. Waiting around every corner is a scene that longs to be…

The Value of International Students to Canada

The Value of International Students to Canada

Can there be any doubt that hosting international students is beneficial to Canada? Yes, there can. Certainly the general public perception of international students is one of a “burden”, taking the place of Canadian students at the expense of Canadian taxpayers. In…