Prof. Paul Quirk discusses the heightened importance of the 2024 Vice President candiates
Professor Paul Quirk explains that American votes may pay closer attention to vice president candidates because of the older presidential nominees. Vice president candidates are successfully expressing confidence for the presidential candidates, while also declaring themself fit for the role.
Prof. Stewart Prest discusses Canadian politicians taking a stance on global issues
Professor Stewart Prest says whether local politicians respond to global issues depends on the context and the importance of maintaining working relationships. He says that “conflict involves a battle for global public opinion” and while championing a cause outside one’s daily work may win applause from some contituents, it may alienate others.
Prof. Max Cameron discusses Canadian electoral reform
Motion 86 failed in the House of Commons despite Prime Minister Trudeau’s 2015 promise for electoral reform. Professor Max Cameron discusses the current First Past-the-Post system and explains how Proportional Representation and Ranked Ballot Voting systems would work.
Prof. Matthew Wright’s new article studies Asian American representation in U.S. Legislatures
Professor Matthew Wright’s new article aims to fill the research gap about Asian American representation in U.S. Legislatures. Wright studies their ingroup support and cross-over appeal to other races.
Prof. Matthew Wright’s new publication explores American public opinon about immigration
Professor Matthew Wright explains that dividing American public opinion on Immigration into two distinct groups is inaccurate. This publication rethinks the role of public opinion in immigration matters and argues that comprehensive immigration reform can win in the court of public opinion.
Prof. Stewart Prest on the Canadian implications of another Donald Trump presidency
Trump won the New Hampshire primary, putting him one step closer to winning the Republican presidential nomination. Professor Stewart Prest discusses Trump’s path to the nomination and the Canadian implications if he wins the Presidency.
Op-ed: “Taiwan’s democratic institutions the clear winner in this month’s elections” says Prof. Yves Tiberghien
Professor YvesTiberghien explains that Taiwan is at the heart of strategic tensions, but voters have prioritized socioeconomic issues over geopolitical issues.
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Op-ed: Prof. Yves Tiberghien says “expect a very intense and volatile last week in the [Taiwan] campaign.”
Recent polls show the DPP as the leader in Tawan’s elections, but Professor Tiberghien explains that Taiwanese elections are often decided in the last few days leading to an election because of breaking information and news. Many are concerned about potential Chinese influence through social media.
Prof. Stewart Prest on the police review of West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager’s campaign financing disclosure statement
Professor Stewart Prest says that the decision to forward the campaign financing disclosure statement to the police is rare, only happening “every year or two” across Canada.
Welcoming Assistant Professor Vince Hopkins to UBC Political Science
Our department is excited to welcome Dr. Vince Hopkins to UBC as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Hopkins joins us from the University of Saskatchewan’s Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, where he taught after earning his doctorate from Simon Fraser University. His research in Canadian politics is focused on citizens’ take-up of government programs. […]