Prof. Allen Sens hopes Trudeau’s visit to Ukraine goes beyond the symbolic
Additional military equipment assistance, financial assistance for eventual reconstruction, negotiations for an end to the war, and possible declaration of Russian republics within Ukraine could have been at the top of Trudeau and Zelenskyy’s agenda, says Prof. Allen Sens. However, banning Russian oil is still a sticking point.
Prof. Sheryl Lightfoot joins group on truth, reconciliation and justice in UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Along with other Indigenous members of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Professor Sheryl Lightfoot will work in post-conflict areas for lasting peace that respects the rights of Indigenous Peoples and promotes their full and effective inclusion.
Prof. Allen Sens says that Victory Day could impact Russia’s next steps in the invasion of Ukraine
“Victory Day… had a large impact on the Soviet Union and still resonates very strongly today with may Russians,” says Professor Allen Sens. He explains how Victory Day could lead to Russia proclaiming either victory or escalation, and the impact of the West on this invasion.
Prof. Gerald Baier weighs in on addition of new Okanagan federal election districts
“I wouldn’t call it just an extra riding for the Interior or the Okanagan,” says Professor Gerald Baier. “It’s a big jigsaw puzzle, but it’s not just an additional Conservative seat, as some are suggesting—it doesn’t work that way.”
Prof. Paul Quirk on overturning Roe v. Wade: “one of the greatest policy disasters for the Democratic Party in many years”
Professor Paul Quirk says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg failure to retire during Obama’s term contributed to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Watch: Roland Paris present the 2022 Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker Lecture
We were honoured to host Roland Paris as the 2022 Mark Zacher Distinguished Speaker last week. He presented a talk exploring the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and what it means for the post-Cold War international order.
Scope Conditions Episode 2.8: Social Media and Authoritarian Regimes with Prof. Alexandra Siegel
UBC Professors Alan Jacobs and Yang-Yang Zhou discuss the nuanced relationship between social media and authoritarian regimes with University of Colorado Boulder Assistant Professor Alexandra Siegel in the latest episode of Scope Conditions.
Prof. Gerald Baier says clarity lacking in Bill promising ‘cooling-off period’ for B.C. home buyers
University of British Columbia political science professor Gerald Baier says it would be hard for the public to understand the intent behind Bill 12 due to the current lack of details.
Prof. Gerald Baier says John Horgan’s outburst in legislature a result of NDP struggles on family doctor crisis
Prof. Gerald Baier said the family doctor crisis was one of the issues the B.C. NDP government is currently struggling with, and that is why Horgan was likely eager to push back on the opposition parties. “It wasn’t just out of the blue,” Baier told CBC News. “It was a back and forth over family physicians and a few issues that the Liberals hope to show the NDP to be vulnerable on.”
The Department of Political Science is accepting applications for Winter Session 2022 teaching
Interested individuals should apply to the Head of the Department immediately indicating which courses they would be willing to offer and in what term they are available. Appointees will be responsible for the organization and conduct of the course All courses will be standard 3-credit courses.