Prof. Kathryn Harrison: The climate crisis demands courage not optimism
“Climate change is here, and it’s going to get worse. But how much worse is up to us. It’s time to move past seeking reassurance from others, to instead ask ourselves what we, as citizens, are going to do about it,” Prof. Kathryn Harrison writes in The Conversation.
Prof. Katharina Coleman’s Global Observatory article listed on 2021 Editor Choice’s list
Katharina P. Coleman’s article on where UN peacekeeping is headed looked at “downsizing survivor syndrome” amid the prolonged contraction in UN peace operations.
Prof. Yang-Yang Zhou awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grant
Congratulations to UBC Political Science Professor Yang-Yang Zhou, who was awarded $50,000 through the SSHRC Insight Development Grant for her book project, “Rejecting Coethnicity: The Politics of Migrant Exclusion by Minoritized Citizens.”
Professor Alan Jacobs comments on how identity and values contribute to following COVID-19 restrictions
“My guess is that this is the kind of thing that will be cited by people who are not complying with restrictions, but most of whom perhaps would not have followed the restrictions,” Jacobs said.
Meet the SPPGA Directors – an interview with Professor Gerald Baier
In an interview with SPPGA, UBC Political Science Professor Baier shares what drives his research, CSDI’s major initiatives, and how students can connect with this work.
Prosecuting Ecocide: a Q&A with Activists in International Courts
On Wednesday, January 19, Activists in International Courts will host a virtual panel chaired by UBC Political Science Professor Lisa Sundstrom discussing a recent proposal to add ecocide as the Fifth International Crime. We spoke to event moderator Dr. Stavros Pantazopoulos about what ecocide means for International Law.
UBC Journal of Political Studies Call for Papers
The UBC Journal of Political Studies (JPS) is seeking paper submissions for our 2022 edition. The JPS is one of the longest-running and most highly regarded undergraduate research journals in the country, and is entirely student-run. The deadline to submit is January 15.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Don’t ignore democracy’s flaws
We need to ask “What ails democracy?” and work on reversing the erosion of governance before we can promote democracy globally, writes Prof. Maxwell Cameron
Could Canada hold the U.S. liable for billions in B.C. flood damage? Prof. Michael Byers comments
“Pressure should be directed to have the Canadian government and the U.S. government step in here and make a reference to the International Joint Commission, so we can actually get some national involvement and transboundary collaboration,” Byers said.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Canada’s Year of Action on Democracy
This is Canada’s moment to finally make good on long-standing promises to make democracy assistance a central priority. And for parliament–and indeed all of us–to ensure that they do.