Assistant Professor
Doctor of Philosophy, Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan
Room 204, Hall of Wisdom
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Biopolitics • Cultural Symbolism and Identity • Regionalism • International Norms and Development • Agriculture
▼ JOURNAL ARTICLES
Journal Articles
2022. “China's Landmass and Maritime Relations on the Edges: The Implications of Russia-Ukraine Conflict on the Cases of Kazakhstan and the Philippines.” Contemporary Chinese Political Economy and Strategic Relations 8 (3): 637-69. (Co-authored with Hugo Tierny).
2018. “Symbolic Production of Coffee-drinking: Genealogy, Problematization and the Case of Cordillera Coffee.” Jurnal Transformasi Global 5 (2): 40-67.
2018. “Biopolitics of Knowledgeable Neglect: The Case of Famine in Kazakhstan in 1931-1933.” Jurnal Hubungan Internasional 7 (2) 2018, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2017. “The Rights of the Wronged: Norms of Nuclearism, the Polygon and the Making of Wastelife.” Contemporary Chinese Political Economy and Strategic Relations 3 (1): 285-330.
2015. “‘Kazakhstani’ Identity, Eurasian Regionalism and Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Biopolitics of Forced Migration, Modernity and Multilateralism.” Contemporary Chinese Political Economy and Strategic Relations 1 (2): 247-302.
▼ BOOK CHAPTERS AND REVIEWS
Book Chapters
2004. “From Rio To Johannesburg: Comparing Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and The Kyrgyz Republic.” In The Tracks of Tamerlane: Central Asia’s Path to the 21st Century, edited by Col. D. Burghart and Dr. T. Sabonis-Helf. Washington DC: Center for Technology and National Security Policy, US National Defense University. (Co-authored with Alma Raissova)
2020. “The Case of Agrarian Reforms in the Philippine-USA Relations: A Biopolitical Perspective.” In International Studies in the Philippines: Mapping New Frontiers in Theory and Practice, edited by Frances Antoinette Cruz and Nassef Manabilang Adiong . Singapore: Routledge.
Book Reviews
2016. "Review of Enduring Rivalries in the Asia-Pacific by Steve Chan." Asian Studies 52 (1): 151-4.
2013. “Review of Central Asia and the Rise of Normative Powers: Contextualizing the Security Governance of the European Union, China, and India by Emilian Kavalski.” Asian Politics and Policy 5 (3): 475-78.
2014. “Review of High-level Political Appointments in the Philippines: Patronage, Emotion and Democracy by Rupert Hodder.” Philippine Political Science Journal 35 (1): 121-4.
▼ EDUCATION AND COURSES TAUGHT
Education and Research
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- Doctor of Philosophy, Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 2020
- MA in International Development, International University of Japan, 2002
- Diploma in English Language (BA equivalent), Kazakh State University of International Relations and Foreign Languages, 1999
Courses Taught
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- AS 212: Regionalism and Community Building in Asia
- AS 255.1: Social and Economic Development in Southeast Asia
- AS 298: Special Topics in Asian Studies
- PS 221: Philippine Political Transformation and Governance from a Comparative Perspective
▼ POLICY BRIEFS AND REPORTS
Policy Briefs
2024. “Local Efforts for Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilient Forest Livelihoods in the Mountain Watersheds of the Philippines – Policy Brief.” UN FAO. (Co-authored with Amador Peleo). https://doi.org/10.4060/cd1259en
Reports
2008. Initial Environmental Examination Report for the KAZ: Proposed Multi-tranche Financing Facility for the CAREC Transport Corridor I ( Zhambyl Oblast Section), Investment Program. Asian Development Bank, TA No. 7071-KAZ. Kazakhstan: Ministry of Transport and Communication, Government of Kazakhstan.
2003. “Kazakhstan: Country Environmental Analysis (CEA), RETA 6095: Integrating Environmental Concerns.” Government Policies, Plans and Programs. Manila: Asian Development Bank. (Co-authored with Ivan Ruzicka)
1999. Prevention of Climate Change: The Moving from Debate to Practical Steps. Almaty, Kazakhstan. (Co-authored with Alma Raissova)
▼ JOURNAL ARTICLES
Journal Articles
2022. “China's Landmass and Maritime Relations on the Edges: The Implications of Russia-Ukraine Conflict on the Cases of Kazakhstan and the Philippines.” Contemporary Chinese Political Economy and Strategic Relations 8 (3): 637-69. (Co-authored with Hugo Tierny).
2018. “Symbolic Production of Coffee-drinking: Genealogy, Problematization and the Case of Cordillera Coffee.” Jurnal Transformasi Global 5 (2): 40-67.
2018. “Biopolitics of Knowledgeable Neglect: The Case of Famine in Kazakhstan in 1931-1933.” Jurnal Hubungan Internasional 7 (2) 2018, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2017. “The Rights of the Wronged: Norms of Nuclearism, the Polygon and the Making of Wastelife.” Contemporary Chinese Political Economy and Strategic Relations 3 (1): 285-330.
2015. “‘Kazakhstani’ Identity, Eurasian Regionalism and Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Biopolitics of Forced Migration, Modernity and Multilateralism.” Contemporary Chinese Political Economy and Strategic Relations 1 (2): 247-302.
▼ BOOK CHAPTERS AND REVIEWS
Book Chapters
2004. “From Rio To Johannesburg: Comparing Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and The Kyrgyz Republic.” In The Tracks of Tamerlane: Central Asia’s Path to the 21st Century, edited by Col. D. Burghart and Dr. T. Sabonis-Helf. Washington DC: Center for Technology and National Security Policy, US National Defense University. (Co-authored with Alma Raissova)
2020. “The Case of Agrarian Reforms in the Philippine-USA Relations: A Biopolitical Perspective.” In International Studies in the Philippines: Mapping New Frontiers in Theory and Practice, edited by Frances Antoinette Cruz and Nassef Manabilang Adiong . Singapore: Routledge.
Book Reviews
2016. "Review of Enduring Rivalries in the Asia-Pacific by Steve Chan." Asian Studies 52 (1): 151-4.
2013. “Review of Central Asia and the Rise of Normative Powers: Contextualizing the Security Governance of the European Union, China, and India by Emilian Kavalski.” Asian Politics and Policy 5 (3): 475-78.
2014. “Review of High-level Political Appointments in the Philippines: Patronage, Emotion and Democracy by Rupert Hodder.” Philippine Political Science Journal 35 (1): 121-4.
▼ EDUCATION AND COURSES TAUGHT
Education and Research
-
- Doctor of Philosophy, Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 2020
- MA in International Development, International University of Japan, 2002
- Diploma in English Language (BA equivalent), Kazakh State University of International Relations and Foreign Languages, 1999
Courses Taught
-
- AS 212: Regionalism and Community Building in Asia
- AS 255.1: Social and Economic Development in Southeast Asia
- AS 298: Special Topics in Asian Studies
- PS 221: Philippine Political Transformation and Governance from a Comparative Perspective
▼ POLICY BRIEFS AND REPORTS
Policy Briefs
2024. “Local Efforts for Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilient Forest Livelihoods in the Mountain Watersheds of the Philippines – Policy Brief.” UN FAO. (Co-authored with Amador Peleo). https://doi.org/10.4060/cd1259en
Reports
2008. Initial Environmental Examination Report for the KAZ: Proposed Multi-tranche Financing Facility for the CAREC Transport Corridor I ( Zhambyl Oblast Section), Investment Program. Asian Development Bank, TA No. 7071-KAZ. Kazakhstan: Ministry of Transport and Communication, Government of Kazakhstan.
2003. “Kazakhstan: Country Environmental Analysis (CEA), RETA 6095: Integrating Environmental Concerns.” Government Policies, Plans and Programs. Manila: Asian Development Bank. (Co-authored with Ivan Ruzicka)
1999. Prevention of Climate Change: The Moving from Debate to Practical Steps. Almaty, Kazakhstan. (Co-authored with Alma Raissova)
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