“Comedy as a Dissonant Rhetoric”: Dr. Simon Lambek’s publication comments on comedy as political discourse
In an age where political discourse has permeated every media and genre, questions can be raised about the influence of different forms of communication on political discussion, and these forms of political discussion on political opinion. In his newest paper “Comedy as Dissonant Rhetoric”, UBC Political Science postdoctoral fellow Simon Lambek examines the unique role […]
Resilient and Resourceful: Dr. Richard Price on what he learned from his time as Department Head
UBC Political Science is saying goodbye to Department Head Richard Price, who will be finishing his term as Department Head at the end of June. Since his appointment, Dr. Price has lead the department through challenges presented by a global pandemic, expanded departmental supports for graduate students, equity, diversity and inclusion, created a new course and published a new book.
Political Science student and aspiring war correspondent Anastasiia Lapatina on documenting the Russian invasion of Ukraine
“I don’t know if I am staying strong or coping. I, very often, kind of go into a very dark place in my mind because it’s very overwhelming,” says UBC Okanagan student Anastasiia Lapatina. Still, she continues reporting for The Kyiv Independent, and has no plans of stopping: “I really care about human stories.”
Prof. Maxwell Cameron writes on Canada taking an active role in Latin American politics
Prof. Max Cameron states that with the US “losing its leverage in the region,” Canada is in a prime position to act more independently of the US in the Latin American region, suggesting Canada should go beyond what Biden has accomplished.
Prof. Paul Quirk says Joe Biden’s interactions with Russia go beyond short-term political consequences
“Inflation, high gas prices, and food shortages will not help in the midterm elections,” noted Prof. Quirk, stating that Biden was still concerned about political consequences. “But most presidents have understood that… their responsibility is to do their best for the country.”
Prof. Yves Tiberghien appointed to Indo-Pacific Advisory Committee
Congratulations to Prof. Yves Tiberghien on being selected to be a part of the Indo-Pacific Advisory Committee alongside other UBC and SPPGA faculty members. The newly established committee aims to help establish Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy in regards to regional partnerships, trade diversification, action on climate change and regional security, and tools for engagement.
The new Canada-Denmark Hans Island border sends a signal to the world, says Prof. Michael Byers
Prof. Michael Byers says that invasion of Ukraine created the “right moment” for the countries to handle the issue of dividing Hans Island between Canada and Denmark: “there’s no significance of the border, except the signal it sends to the world that we can resolve our disputes in a friendly way.”
Check out these new Political Science books featured by the Faculty of Arts
Prof. Kenneth Carty’s The Government Party, Prof. Antje Ellerman’s The Comparative Politics of Immigration, and Prof. Lisa Sundstrom’s Bringing Global Governance Home are three of the Faculty of Arts’ selection of new books by UBC professors.
Prof. Xiaojun Li’s new book Fragmenting Globalization
In their new book Fragmenting Globalization: The Politics of Preferential Trade Liberalization in China and the United States, Profs. Xiaojun Li and Ka Zeng shed light on the influence of global supply chain integration on domestic and international trade policy, as well as support for preferential trade liberalization.
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum’s name recognition stands out despite his legal troubles, says Prof. Gerald Baier
McCallum delivered on his two major promises of the 2018 campaign, Baier said, which is to bring in a municipal police force and push for a Surrey SkyTrain over light trail transit.