Synergy: The Journal of Contemporary Asian Studies is an undergraduate academic journal with a regional focus on East, Southeast, and South Asia founded at the Asian Institute. Synergy is envisioned as a platform for the celebration of Asia, focusing on both its collectivist historical past and current geopolitical cooperation within the region. The goal of the journal is to stimulate and generate vibrant academic discussions on the current political, societal, and/or economic developments in the region.
The journal regularly publishes academic submissions including academic articles, book reviews, and original photography, editorial content such as op-eds, current event reports, and academic event coverage of on-campus University of Toronto events. Synergy also organizes academic and professional events that focus on Asia’s rising prominence and economic growth in recent decades. Synergy publishes online content throughout the year and selectively compiles articles into a print publication at the end of each academic year.