Professor Alan Jacobs comments on how identity and values contribute to following COVID-19 restrictions
“My guess is that this is the kind of thing that will be cited by people who are not complying with restrictions, but most of whom perhaps would not have followed the restrictions,” Jacobs said.
Meet the SPPGA Directors – an interview with Professor Gerald Baier
In an interview with SPPGA, UBC Political Science Professor Baier shares what drives his research, CSDI’s major initiatives, and how students can connect with this work.
Prosecuting Ecocide: a Q&A with Activists in International Courts
On Wednesday, January 19, Activists in International Courts will host a virtual panel chaired by UBC Political Science Professor Lisa Sundstrom discussing a recent proposal to add ecocide as the Fifth International Crime. We spoke to event moderator Dr. Stavros Pantazopoulos about what ecocide means for International Law.
UBC Journal of Political Studies Call for Papers
The UBC Journal of Political Studies (JPS) is seeking paper submissions for our 2022 edition. The JPS is one of the longest-running and most highly regarded undergraduate research journals in the country, and is entirely student-run. The deadline to submit is January 15.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Don’t ignore democracy’s flaws
We need to ask “What ails democracy?” and work on reversing the erosion of governance before we can promote democracy globally, writes Prof. Maxwell Cameron
Could Canada hold the U.S. liable for billions in B.C. flood damage? Prof. Michael Byers comments
“Pressure should be directed to have the Canadian government and the U.S. government step in here and make a reference to the International Joint Commission, so we can actually get some national involvement and transboundary collaboration,” Byers said.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Canada’s Year of Action on Democracy
This is Canada’s moment to finally make good on long-standing promises to make democracy assistance a central priority. And for parliament–and indeed all of us–to ensure that they do.
Prof. Genevieve Bates: The ICC Doesn’t Look So Interventionist After All
At present, all this is uncharted territory, and it remains to be seen how domestic proceedings in Colombia unfold. What we do know, however, is that the ICC’s decision to withdraw from Colombia suggests it is not the interventionist institution some have accused it of being.
Cracks in tails of RCAF Cyclone helicopters raise ‘serious concerns,’ says Prof. Michael Byers
“Each of these helicopters costs more than $150 million, and the oldest helicopter in the fleet is only five years old,” Byers said “So the fact that there is this problem does raise some very serious concerns as to the quality of the helicopters, the safety of the helicopters.”
Congratulations to Lisa Basil, winner of the Akanksha Stevens Prize
Congratulations to recent graduate Lisa Basil, who was awarded the Akanksha Stevens Prize. This prize goes to an outstanding graduating student in Political Science with one of the highest overall GPAs.