Dr. Yves Heng Lim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yves-Heng Lim is a Senior Lecturer in Security Studies at the School of International Studies, Macquarie University. His research focuses on balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, the evolution of China’s strategy, with a particular interest in China’s naval strategy and international relations theory, specifically realism and power transition theory. Yves-Heng is the author of 'China’s Naval Power: Offensive Realist Approach' and has published more than twenty peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His works have appeared in leading journals including the Journal of Strategic Studies and the Journal of Contemporary China. He served as the Learning and Teaching Coordinator and Director of Education Employability for the Department of Security Studies and Criminology from 2016 to 2024 and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Yves-Heng's research interests include Asia and Indo-Pacific security, China's grand strategy, military affairs, and international relations theory. He is also keen on supervising research projects related to traditional security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaches and conducts research in the field of Security Studies, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region and China's naval strategy.

Courses

Security Policy Analysis: Current Emerging Issues Defence Analysis Crisis Simulation Strategy and Security in the Indo-Pacific Region Asia Pacific Security Decision Making and Scenario Planning Simulation

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).