https://www.asiapacific.ca/ en Canada's Catalyst for Engagement with Asia, Asia's Bridge to Canada ©2026 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:13:38 -0700 https://www.asiapacific.ca/themes/apf/images/APF-logo-mark-v1.svg https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/what-ottawas-tkms-submarine-decision-means-for-canada-south-korea-relations The decision to go with German-Norway subs over South Korea's bid comes as a big disappointment but doesn't indicate a major rupture in bilateral relations.... Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:37:02 +0000 Sun Ryung Park: Senior Research Specialist, Northeast Asia, APF Canada Insight 60077 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/canada-chose-nato-submarines-now-it-must-keep-south-korea-close Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to select Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, in partnership with Norway, as the supplier of Canada’s next submarine fleet is one of the most consequential defence procurement choices Canada has made in... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:51:25 +0000 Vina Nadjibulla: Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada Dispatch 60072 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/charting-canadas-submarine-future-defence-industry-and-maritime-security-considerations Canada is expected to announce the preferred bidder for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project by early July, with South Korean and German firms shortlisted.... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:21 +0000 Julia G. Bentley, Jarine Kim Dispatch 60055 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/cscap-regional-security-outlook-2026 The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is pleased to launch the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) annual publication, Regional Security Outlook 2026. As the secretariat for CSCAP, the premier Track 2 organization in the Indo... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:05:59 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Reports & Policy Briefs 60022 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/events/may-6-economic-security-future-canadian-trade-and-investment The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is organizing a symposium titled Economic Security: The Future of Canadian Trade and Investment with Asia. The event will feature a keynote address and moderated discussion with Lizzi C. Lee of the Asia Society... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:25:37 +0000 Event 59772 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/summary-report-foreign-interference-open-societies-risks-limits-guardrails Event report: We must see the world "as it is" even as we work toward the world "as it should be" in dealing with foreign interference in Canada and globally.... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:47:18 +0000 Elizabeth Donkervoort, Karen Hui Reports & Policy Briefs 59742 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/canada-solution-to-asias-structural-energy-security-crisis As Asia assesses its energy security amid the geopolitical turbulence in the Gulf, Canada offers a safe and reliable source of gas and LNG. ... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:54:01 +0000 Barrett Bingley: Asia Regional Director, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Dispatch 59680 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/taiwan-centre-coming-age-ai-opportunity-canada-event An APF Canada report on high-tech competition from an event with Dr. Harry Tseng, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada.... Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:40:30 +0000 Erin Williams: Director, Programs, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Reports & Policy Briefs 57975 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/taiwan-centre-coming-age-ai-opportunity-canada-discussion A video presentation of an APF Canada event with Dr. Harry Tseng, Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, on tech competition.... Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:32:19 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Video 57974 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/bangladeshs-economy-weighed-down-debt-unrest-and-strained Analysis: Bangladesh’s interim administration faces the monumental tasks of restoring order, facilitating a return to democracy, and reviving the economy.... Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:40:26 +0000 Suvolaxmi Dutta Choudhury, Suyesha Dutta, Tanya Dawar Dispatch 57956 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/manila-must-seek-out-allies-counter-beijings-maritime-aggression Analysis: China is aware of the strategic risks of continuing to escalate maritime tensions with the Philippines, a U.S. treaty ally. ... Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:21:32 +0000 Don McLain Gill: Department of International Studies, De La Salle University (Philippines); APF Canada Indo-Pacific Research Fellow Dispatch 57949 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/modi-visits-ukraine-show-strategic-autonomy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to the Ukrainian underscores New Delhi's commitment to 'strategic autonomy' in its foreign policy.... Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:44:56 +0000 Suvolaxmi Dutta Choudhury: Program Manager, South Asia, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Insight 57944 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/thailands-leadership-shakeup-could-portend-more-political-economic-uncertainty Analysis: Thai parliament approves Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country’s new prime minister two days after the Constitutional Court removed her predecessor.... Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:08:13 +0000 Hema Nadarajah, Sasha Lee, Calvin San, Su Thet San Insight 57937 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/highlights-discussion-national-defence-minister-bill-blair APF Canada hosted Minister of National Defence Bill Blair on August 8 for a discussion on “promoting peace, resilience and security" in the Indo-Pacific.... Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:00:02 +0000 Erin Williams: Director, Programs, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Reports & Policy Briefs 57932 at https://www.asiapacific.ca