Visiting Prof. Swaran Singh highlights Xi Jinping’s distinct plans for China’s future in Op-Ed
Commenting on China’s role in international politics and the country’s ambitious modernization goals, Prof. Singh writes that “this is bound to make the Chinese modernization all the more closely intertwined with the rest of the world.”
Visiting Prof. Swaran Singh writes on the Indian defense sector’s potential
“In fact many sectors in India have lately begun talking of being on the ‘cusp of a revolution,'” writes Prof. Singh, “promising transformative early harvests of impressive outcomes.” As Prof. Singh highlights in his op-ed, though, the Indian weapons industry especially shows promise.
Win a one-week study trip to Brussels: join the Schuman Challenge 2022’s essay competition
The Schuman Challenge is open to university students at all academic levels—undergrad, postgrad and doctoral studies. To participate, entrants must write a short essay on the following topic: Paradigm shift? What does the EU’s response to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine mean for the future of its foreign policy?
Sessional Call for Applicants (2022W2 and 2023S)
The Department of Political Science invites applications to teach in Winter Session Term 2 (Jan-April 2023) and Summer Sessions (May-June, July-August 2023).
Prof. Max Cameron quoted on Mélanie Joly discussing Ukraine and Venezuela at Americas summit
Speaking specifically about the country’s involvement in Ukraine, Cameron said “it doesn’t seem as if the (Canadian) government has been particularly proactive in the diplomatic context in the Western Hemisphere, or in other spheres…”
Op-Ed: Prof. Michael Byers discusses Norway’s “balancing act” amidst war in Ukraine
“The Norwegian military is on high alert,” writes Prof. Cameron, noting the dangers of Russian armies so close to the country’s borders. Still, their exports go to support European countries holding out against Russia, leading to a dangerous balancing act.
Prof. Xiaojun Li awarded SSHRC funding for project on intellectual humility and US-China relations
Over $70,000 in SSHRC funding has been awarded to Prof. Xiaojun Li for his project on media biases and disinformation, intellectual humility, and its influence on US-China perceptions, which will be investigated through a series of extensive surveys in both countries.
Prof. Lisa Sundstrom quoted in article about Russian, Ukrainian, and US leaders’ influence in Ukrainian war
Prof. Lisa Sundstrom says that during the recent UN General Assembly, “Zelenskyy had the air of a man who had no appetite for conceding anything.” His proposal of a five-point plan for peace shows his justified defiance, she highlights.
Strengthening the India-Taiwan relationship reflects “congruence of interests”, writes Prof. Yves Tiberghien
Prof. Yves Tiberghien and SPPGA student Narayanan Gopalan Lakshmi say that “India needs to strengthen trade and people-to-people ties with Taipei”, through deepening regional connectivity and explicit recognition of Taiwan in Indo-Pacific policy. They note the valuable addition of a relationship with Taiwan, outside of just “a response to the present chill in India’s relationship with China.”
Welcoming Visiting Professor Swaran Singh
Hailing from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and President of the Association of Asia Scholars, Visiting Professor Swaran Singh brings his wisdom and experiences to the UBC Political Science department. We spoke to him about his upcoming talk at UBC Political Science, his teaching, and his thoughts on coming to Vancouver.