Exclusive Talk with Jacques Bertrand on Nationalism & Governance in Southeast Asia

oin us for a thought-provoking discussion with Jacques Bertrand, a leading expert on nationalism and governance in Southeast Asia, as he presents insights from his latest book, State and Sub-state Nationalism in Southeast Asia.

In this engaging event, Professor Bertrand will explore the challenges of nationalist movements, the complexities of autonomy, and the successes and failures of institutional accommodation across the region. Drawing from case studies in Aceh, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, and Myanmar, he will examine how different governance models have shaped conflicts and resolutions.

Speaker : Jacques Bertrand

Jacques Bertrand is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Masters’ collaborative specialization in Contemporary East and Southeast Asian Studies at the Asian Institute, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. He is also co-founder and co-director of the Post-Conflict Reintegration Lab (Postcor Lab). His recent books include State and Sub-state Nationalism in Southeast Asia (Cambridge University Press, 2025); Winning by Process: the State and Neutralization of Ethnic Minorities in Myanmar (Cornell UP, 2022); Democracy and Nationalism in Southeast Asia: From Secessionist Mobilization to Conflict Resolution (Cambridge University Press, 2021).

Discussant: André Laliberté 

André Laliberté is Full Professor at the School of Political Studies and Research Chair in Taiwan Studies at the University of Ottawa.

Host : André Lecours

André Lecours is Full Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa where he holds the Forum of Federations and University of Ottawa Research Chair on Comparative Federalism, He is also a former President of the Canadian Political Science Association and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.