Department Head Richard Price talks new book, International Norms, Moral Psychology and Neuroscience
In his new book, Professor Richard Price argues that international relations (IR) theorists should engage more with research in moral psychology and neuroscience to advance theories of norm emergence and resonance. The authors discuss multiple ways in which IR literature on norms may be of use to moral psychologists, and of use to advocacy communities.
Prof. Katharina Coleman’s Global Observatory article listed on 2021 Editor Choice’s list
Katharina P. Coleman’s article on where UN peacekeeping is headed looked at “downsizing survivor syndrome” amid the prolonged contraction in UN peace operations.
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.”
UBC Political Science seeking Summer 2022 Sessional Instructors
The Department of Political Science is accepting applications forSummer Session 2022 teaching.
Prof. Michael Byers: We must ban anti-satellite weapons testing to stop space from becoming a minefield
Debris in low Earth orbit is like fast-moving shrapnel that endangers the systems we use for communication, navigation and research. Let’s not allow international militaries to make such a mess, writes Prof. Michael Byers and Aaron Boley in Globe and Mail.
Prof. Michael Byers comments on prisoner swap and how contributes to the evolution of US-China relations
The return to China of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou is an exchange for two detained Canadians contributes to the evolution of US-China relations. Prof. Michael Byers talks about the prisoner swap and what it means for Western diplomacy with Beijing.
Prof. Yves Tiberghien explains the plea deal of Meng Wanzhou in Globe and Mail podcast
Canada was left looking admirable on the world state after intense diplomatic negotiations, with the United States accepting a non-guilty plea deal from Meng Wanzhou and the return of the two Michaels. Prof. Yves Tiberghien breaks down the dramatic end to what has been a tumultuous time for Canada and China’s relationship.
How does the release of the two Michaels affect Canada-China relations? Prof Yves. Tiberghien interviewed by CBC
“Everything was frozen — even border disputes over agricultural products were very hard to solve. Those things may be solvable … but the bigger relationship [between Canada and China] will not be back to the status quo it was three years ago. We have profound differences and profound grievances,” Professor Yves Tiberghien said.
It is possible that countries could develop anti-satellite technology without creating more space debris, Prof. Byers says
“Using 1000s of satellites to support communications provides redundancy and therefore protection against direct ASAT strikes”, Professor Michael Byers told The Independent.
Dr. Richard Price’s class Professional Skills in Political Science connects our students and alumni
Dr. Price’s returning course provides students with answers to how they can apply the skills they learned in Political Science and International Relations.