Design interdisciplinary solutions for humanitarian challenges in POLI 371
In this project-based, interdisciplinary course, students will collaborate with NGOs in mixed discipline teams to design comprehensive and sustainable solutions to real-world humanitarian challenges.
Op-ed: Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the Indo-Pacific’s accelerating geopolitics
Professor Yves Tiberghien says we are witnessing a rapidly changing geopolitical environment, with several dangerous hot spots and an acceleration of tit-for-tat dynamics. The prime movers in this situation are China and the U.S.
Op-ed: Prof. Yves Tiberghien on Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly’s Trip to Asia
Professor Yves Tiberghien says it was “definitely a good idea” for Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to visit Canada’s two key allies in Northeast Asia, Japan and South Korea, in addition to her diplomatic visit to China. The two former countries have long been a focal point of Joly’s diplomacy and Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Prof. Stewart Prest on Surrey’s legal fight to keep the RCMP
Professor Stewart Prest says Mayor Brenda Locke’s legal fight against the Surrey police transition “was a desire to not be seen to be pushed around by the province and to really try to dig in around this position that they had laid out for themselves during the campaign.” It raises questions of the mayor’s decision making and use of tax payer money.
Prof. Terri Givens on whether the USA ready for a Black woman president
Professor Terri Givens says the rising excitement surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign should increase turnout and help her win the election with the purple states, suburban women and youth votes.
Prof. Stewart Prest & Prof. Irene Bloemraad on what a second Trump term would mean for Canada’s economy
Professors Stewart Prest and Irene Bloemraad discuss the implications of a second Trump presidency on Canada’s economy and immigration.
Prof. Gerald says the Sea-to-Sky riding is one to watch
Professor Gerald Baier says the Sea-toSky riding is one to watch after the BC Conservatives nominated Yuri Fulmer. There may be vote splitting between both the NDP and Greens, and the BC Conservatives and BC United, if the party nominates a candidate to replace incumbent MLA Sturdy.
Is the United States ready for a Black woman president? Prof. Terri Givens comments in The Conversation
Prof. Givens discusses the barriers Kamala Harris faces as she is poised to become the first Black and South Asian American woman to be nominated for president by a major party.
Prof. Paul Quirk explains why senior Democrats are hesitating to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris
Professor Paul Quirk explains that senior democrats want to give the impression that the party’s nomination is not influenced by their elites.
Prof. Stewart Prest comments on the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump
Prof. Stewart Prest suggests U.S. presidential candidates face dual pressures following the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. They must call for calm while continuing to campaign for the high-stakes election.