Depok, 5 March 2025 — The Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, welcomed Prof. Ian Roberge, Ph.D., from York University, Toronto, Canada, as the distinguished speaker for its March 2025 edition of the IR UI Monthly Discussion series. The event, titled “Asymmetric Neighbours & International Relations: Canadian Foreign Policy in a Trumpian North America,” took place at the HI UI Meeting Room, Gedung Nusantara 2, FISIP UI Campus.
With a timely relevance theme, Prof. Roberge explored the complex and evolving nature of Canadian foreign policy in light of rising political asymmetries and the populist undercurrents characterizing U.S. politics, especially during and after the Trump era. The session attracted academics and students who engaged in thoughtful dialogue on Canada’s strategic dilemmas.
The session concluded with a vibrant Q&A discussion, drawing comparisons to Indonesia’s own foreign policy challenges in dealing with asymmetric regional and global powers. The event served as a timely reminder of the importance of foreign policy discourse in navigating complex international landscapes, reinforcing IR FISIP UI’s dedication to academic engagement with real-world global issues.