Prof. Michael Byers comments on plans to expand Canada’s presence in the Arctic
In CBC News, Prof. Byers says allied nations should be invited in greater numbers than they have in the past as a signal of solidarity.
Trump’s Gaza ambitions: Prof. Michael Byers weighs in on the U.S. claiming territory in the Middle East
Prof. Michael Byers weighs in on Trump’s interest in the Gaza Strip and the possibility of the U.S. claiming territory in the Middle East.
Prof. Michael Byers on how Trump’s presidency could impact Canada’s space program
Prof. Michael Byers discusses the potential impact of Trump’s presidency on Canada’s space program.
Is Canada lost in space? Prof. Michael Byers on Elon Musk’s impact and Canada’s role in space exploration
Prof. Michael Byers examines Elon Musk’s influence on space exploration and what it means for Canada’s future in the final frontier.
Prof. Michael Byers analyzes Trump’s bold Greenland annexation plans and second-term ambitions
Prof. Michael Byers discusses Trump’s fearless Greenland annexation plans and second-term confidence.
Prof. Michael Byers analyzes the lifelong impact of the ICC arrest warrant on Benjamin Netanyahu
Prof. Michael Byers wrote about the ICC’s arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant.
New project aims to explore responsible use of the Moon with grant from New Frontiers in Research Fund
Prof. Michael Byers will undertake a project exploring how to promote responsible exploration of the Moon as more countries develop Moon programs with a $250,000 grant from the 2023 Exploration Competition.
Prof. Michael Byers wins 2023 Donner Prize for “Who Owns Outer Space?”
Prof. Michael Byers recently won the 2023 Donner Prize for his book “Who Owns Outer Space? International Law, Astrophysics, and the Sustainable Development of Space,” co-authored with Prof. Aaron Boley of UBC Physics & Astronomy.
Op-ed: Prof. Michael Byers on international law in the Middle East
Professor Michael Byers explains that when states use international law’s right to self-defence, they are signalling their desire to avoid an escalation. This rule may be the best hope for peace in the Middle East today.
Prof. Michael Byers estimates a six to 10 per cent chance of casualties from falling space junk if trends continue
Prof. Byers asked: “Is it permissible to regard the loss of human life as just a cost of doing business, or is it something that we should seek to protect when we can?