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A Visit from Christian Burgsmüller, the Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Canada

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a global game-changer, and definitely a watershed for European politics. UBC Political Science hosts Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Canada Dr. Christian Burgsmüller for an informal presentation on what the invasion means for European politics and the future of liberal democracies.

Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture: Roland Paris

Roland Paris brings his experience in international security, peacebuilding, and foreign policy to answer the question: how should Canada respond to its place on the international stage in a nastier world at this year’s Mark Zacher Distinguished Visitor Lecture.

CSIS: Protecting National Security in Partnership with All Canadians

UBC Political Science Professor Kai Ostwald moderates a talk with David Vigneault, Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, for a discussion on the imperatives of diversity and partnerships in protecting national security, and the organization’s ongoing transformation.

UBC PSGSA Graduate Conference 2022

The PSGSA will host their Graduate Conference on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Room 130 – xʷθəθiqətəm (Place of Many Trees) at the Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 NW Marine Dr (UBC Campus). The keynote address will be delivered by UBC Political Science Professor Genevieve Bates. 

Prof. Lisa Sundstrom moderates panel discussion on civil society activism in Ukraine

Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Prof. Lisa Sundstrom, with three well-known civil society activists from countries surrounding Ukraine who will discuss how the Russian invasion has affected their own countries and the work of civil society groups in them.

Profs Arjun Chowdhury and Lisa Sundstrom speak at panel on the war in Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has gripped the world’s attention. As global audiences continue to watch the crisis unfold, how does this war differ from regional conflicts in other parts of the world? Furthermore, how does the global reaction to this particular crisis compare to others? To explore these issues, UBC experts will discuss the geopolitical and economic consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as examine the inequities in the response from the global community. Attend this live webinar to find out how reactions to this conflict and its sanctions are impacting our world — and what the ripple effect might be upon future wars.