2026 Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture | Dr. Michael Barnett


DATE
Friday April 10, 2026
TIME
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
COST
Free

UBC Political Science is delighted to host Dr. Michael Barnett as this year’s Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker.

Dr. Barnett is a University Professor of International Affairs and Political Science at George Washington University. His work spans the Middle East, humanitarianism, global governance, global ethics, and the United Nations, with numerous influential books including Eyewitness to a Genocide, Empire of Humanity, and Rules for the World.

The Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture will begin at 6:00 pm with a reception to follow at 7:15 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

For those unable to join the event in person, a recording will be made available on the UBC Political Science YouTube channel the week following the event.


About the Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture

The Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture was created by members of the Department of Political Science, with the support of Mark Zacher’s family and many of his former students, to honour his contribution to the teaching, understanding and scholarship of international affairs.

We invite one prominent scholar, leader, or senior elected official who has made significant contributions to the field of international affairs every year to give a series of lectures, and to meet with students, faculty, and community members.