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Steven Hugh Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Cold War history, East Asian politics, empire and colonialism, and international relations in Asia, Canada, and the United States. He currently leads two major book projects: a political/social history of modern East Asian warfare (Cambridge) and a global history of the 20th century (Blackwell). Lee serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of American-East Asian Relations and has authored influential works such as *Outposts of Empire* (1995) and *The Korean War* (2001). His scholarship bridges transnational dynamics with regional case studies, emphasizing the interconnectedness of global conflicts and state-building processes.
His research encompasses themes like military occupation, transnational peace movements, and the complex interplay between political economy and authoritarian regimes. Lee has held the Killam Teaching Prize (1998), reflecting his commitment to pedagogy alongside rigorous academic research. His publications span monographs, edited volumes, and over a dozen peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as *Journal of Asian Studies* and *Journal of Korean Studies*. His work frequently examines understudied aspects of Cold War diplomacy, post-war reconstruction, and the geopolitical legacies of 20th-century conflicts.
