Watch: Dr. Arancha González “How to protect the global commons in times of geopolitical turbulence”
On the eve of COP 27, UBC Political Science hosted Arancha González (Spain’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and the current Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs) for a discussion with UBC POLI and IR undergraduates about climate and the global commons.
Celebrating our 2020 and 2021 Graduates
A special make-up in-person graduation ceremony was held to celebrate the achievements and resiliency of the Class of 2020 and 2021, who completed their degrees during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison comments on the “rise in illegal deeds as a form of activism”
“I think my concern with this form of civil disobedience,” says Prof. Harrison, “is that the connection to the actions that they are trying to get from governments from their fellow citizens is not clear enough.” She acknowledges the activists’ goals, but notes that their actions may actually have an opposite effect.
Prof. Antje Ellermann awarded the Charles H. Levine Memorial Book Prize
“Prof. Antje Ellermann offers a fascinating and insightful investigation into the diversity of immigration policy choices, and the causes of policy change or persistence over time and across jurisdictions. A masterful achievement and a must-read for immigration scholars, political and policy scientists, institutionalists, and policy makers,” from the official announcement.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison co-authors article on the future of Canada’s energy sector
Prof. Kathryn Harrison collaborated with Prof. Simon Donner on a piece that highlighted the challenges ahead for Canada’s energy sector. “The differences in energy demand across scenarios are significant, both for the planet, and for Canadian oil and gas producers,” they write.
Alumnus Nojang Khatami highlights the role of the arts in the struggle against Iranian authoritarianism
“Their actions—through song and dance, artistic interventions and performances—illustrate the multiplicity of forms through which democratic agency can be enacted and mobilized,” writes UBC Political Science alumnus Nojang Khatami. “Their hard-fought and ongoing efforts demand that we… appreciate their struggle.
Prof. Yves Tiberghien on Canada’s changing attitudes to Chinese investments, and what that means for Canadian mining companies
“Canada has been a liberal believer in markets,” said Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the importance of critical minerals, “but those markets are not markets anymore… they are increasingly strategic spaces.”
Op-Ed: renewable energy rapidly grows in the Indo-Pacific, write Prof. Yves Tiberghien and PhD Candidate Sun Park
In this op-ed, Prof. Yves Tiberghien and PhD Candidate Sun Park discuss the development and implementation of renewable energy in the Indo-Pacific.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison on the boldness, riskiness, and power of activism in climate politics
“Civil disobedience is an act of public communication,” Prof. Harrison says in this CBC article. “It’s someone saying, ‘I am so frightened or I am so disturbed by an injustice that I am willing to put myself on the line to try to change your mind,’”
Prof. Gerald Baier comments on David Stuart serving as both North Vancouver District CAO and Port Moody councillor
David Stuart, already holding office as North Vancouver District Chief Administrative Officer, was recently elected as councillor for Port Moody. Few take on two civil service roles at once, but Prof. Baier acknowledges that Stuart is “allowed to have outside interests.”