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PhD alum Pascale Massot wins Peter Katzenstein Book Prize

PhD alum Pascale Massot wins Peter Katzenstein Book Prize

The prize recognizes an outstanding first book in international relations, comparative politics, or political economy.

What if Alberta really did vote to separate?: Prof. Stewart Prest answers in new op-ed

What if Alberta really did vote to separate?: Prof. Stewart Prest answers in new op-ed

From other examples, it’s clear that the future of Alberta would have to be negotiated one painful and uncertain step at a time, he writes.

Prof. Yves Tiberghien analyzes US. tariff increase on Canadian steel and aluminum

Prof. Yves Tiberghien analyzes US. tariff increase on Canadian steel and aluminum

Prof. Yves Tiberghien gives an analysis on the recent tariff increase on Canadian steel and aluminum exports to the U.S on the Early Edition.

Prof. Yves Tiberghien comments on David Eby’s trade trip to Asia

Prof. Yves Tiberghien comments on David Eby’s trade trip to Asia

Prof. Tiberghien spoke to Julie Carpentier on Radio-Canada about the premier’s trade mission to Asia to diversify BC’s trade relationships.

UBC Political Science faculty featured in UBC Magazine’s Spring 2025 issue on the future of democracy

UBC Political Science faculty featured in UBC Magazine’s Spring 2025 issue on the future of democracy

Profs. Lisa Sundstrom, Mark Warren, Max Cameron and Alan Jacobs deliver their expertise on democracy, polarization and income inequality.

Do civil rights claims actually resonate? Prof. Irene Bloemraad investigates in new study

Do civil rights claims actually resonate? Prof. Irene Bloemraad investigates in new study

The study examines whether civil rights appeals are effective for diagnosing social problems and building support for government intervention.

Delegative peacebuilding: Prof. Sally Sharif explains post-conflict selective violence

Delegative peacebuilding: Prof. Sally Sharif explains post-conflict selective violence

In a new publication, Prof. Sharif argues that this violence occurs when the state delegates peacebuilding responsibilities to local leaders.

New article by Prof. Kenny Ie examines the role of gender in the ‘collegial face’ of executive politics

New article by Prof. Kenny Ie examines the role of gender in the ‘collegial face’ of executive politics

It assesses how the priorities of committees demonstrated gendered patterns and the power of women ministers through chairing of committees.

Ethnic affinities and political engagement: Prof. Kenny Ie publishes study of Chinese-Canadian candidates and voters

Ethnic affinities and political engagement: Prof. Kenny Ie publishes study of Chinese-Canadian candidates and voters

Published in Politics, Groups, and Identities, the study examines voter-candidate affinities using a conjoint experimental design.

PhD student Charlotte Hook presents statement to UN Committee on coordination among actors in space

PhD student Charlotte Hook presents statement to UN Committee on coordination among actors in space

Charlotte attended the conference as the representative of the Outer Space Institute, which holds permanent observer status at the UN COPUOS.