Alumnus Jan Lüdert talks about his role as Head of Programs at DWIH New York
UBC Political Science alumnus Dr. Jan Lüdert began his position as Head of Programs at the DWIH New York in April 2022. In a short interview, he talks about his work at DWIH New York.
Visiting Professor Swaran Singh writes on the bold promises of new ‘West Asian Quad’ I2U2
The I2U2 Group comprising India, Israel, the UAE and the US, held their inaugural online summit this month. Visiting Professor Swaran Singh writes on how their new template for international relations could tackle unfolding challenges.
Photos from our Undergraduate Research Conference
UBC Political Science would like to congratulate our undergraduate honours students who presented their thesis projects in April. We are proud of your research and accomplishments.
Prof. Yves Tiberghien on the assassination of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: “this is not the Japan we know”
Expressing his deepest sympathies to the Abe family and the Japanese people, Prof. Yves Tiberghien noted former PM Shinzo Abe’s influence on Japanese politics during and after his leadership, as well as what this tragedy means to Japan’s current political climate.
Prof. Allan Tupper discusses the future of the BC NDP after John Horgan
What’s in store for the BC NDP, now that Premier John Horgan has resigned? Prof Allan Tupper says that “the message of the party has broadened to show British Columbians that the NDP has mainstream values,” and can hopefully expect good leadership to come.
Photos from Our Expert Panel on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
In March UBC Political Science hosted an event bringing together experts on Russian and Ukrainian politics and foreign policy, military strategy and the NATO alliance, and international law and tribunals to discuss why President Vladimir Putin decided to invade Ukraine.
Prof. Paul Quirk on Trump’s possible prosecution and President Biden: ‘he’s in an “awkward position”‘
“[Attorney General] Garland may be afraid of giving the appearance of a politically motivated prosecution,” Prof. Paul Quirk says. “But as critics point out, that objection is itself politically motivated.” He highlights that despite the compelling evidence available and the power of a well-handled prosecution, “it is not at all clear that Biden’s Justice Department has gotten the memo.”
BC Premier John Horgan succeeded in branding the NDP as a strong option, says Prof. Gerald Baier
“I think his legacy is just really turning around the fortunes of the NDP … that has a lasting effect,” said Prof. Gerald Baier, who also noted that under Horgan’s leadership, the NDP made strong progress where they historically had not. “This can potentially be a dynasty for the party.”
Prof. Allan Tupper praises BC Premier John Horgan’s political legacy
Thanks to BC Premier John Horgan, “the traditional critique of the NDP as big spenders, and debt raisers and all that has been [turned] on its head,” says Prof. Allan Tupper, praising Horgan’s decisiveness and positive impact on BC’s economy,
UBC Political Science student James Achuli recounts his story from child soldier in South Sudan to college in Canada
“I never thought in my life that I would actually go to college and get a college degree because you know, coming from my background, it was just something that we never thought would happen,” James Achuli said. He now studies international relations and political science at UBC, and has plans to write an autobiography in order to inspire others.