Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada names Jarislowsky Democracy Chair, Sanjay Ruparelia, Senior Fellow
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (external link) (APF Canada) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing Canada's connections with Asia. Its mission is to serve as Canada's catalyst for engagement with Asia and as a bridge between Asia and Canada. APF Canada’s research has delivered high-quality, relevant, timely information, insights and perspectives on Canada-Asia relations to Canadians and stakeholders throughout the Asia Pacific region. APF Canada has named the inaugural Jarislowsky Democracy Chair, Sanjay Ruparelia, a senior fellow.
Sanjay Ruparelia
As a professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, Ruparelia’s research examines democratic backsliding, the contentious transformations in India and China over the past decade and the Global South's development of rights, welfare and constitutionalism. Ruparelia also co-hosts On the Frontlines of Democracy (external link) , a monthly podcast and lecture series that discusses the challenges facing democracies globally.
In his role as a senior fellow, Ruparelia will advise APF Canada on its programming and activities, participate in public panels and join high-level dialogues with counterparts from Asia. Other responsibilities include writing articles and policy briefs in Ruparelia’s areas of expertise, which include democratic backsliding, the transformations of India and China over the last decade and the evolution of rights, welfare and constitutionalism in the Global South.
“I'm delighted to join the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada as a Senior Fellow.” Ruparelia continues, “The dramatic transformations taking place in contemporary Asia increasingly shape the prospects of peace, democracy and prosperity in our shifting international order. The staff at the APFC, and its distinguished community of scholars, policymakers and practitioners, play a vital role in addressing what these changes mean for government, business and civil society in Canada. I very much look forward to contributing to its initiatives.”