Delegative peacebuilding: Prof. Sally Sharif explains post-conflict selective violence
In a new publication, Prof. Sharif argues that this violence occurs when the state delegates peacebuilding responsibilities to local leaders.
New article by Prof. Kenny Ie examines the role of gender in the ‘collegial face’ of executive politics
It assesses how the priorities of committees demonstrated gendered patterns and the power of women ministers through chairing of committees.
Ethnic affinities and political engagement: Prof. Kenny Ie publishes study of Chinese-Canadian candidates and voters
Published in Politics, Groups, and Identities, the study examines voter-candidate affinities using a conjoint experimental design.
Prof. Terri Givens addresses securitization of immigration policy in new review article
Prof. Givens aims to put Messina and Lahav’s work into context in a changing political and immigration landscape.
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.
Prof. Terri Givens comments on why some NDP voters flipped to Conservatives in the election
In Global News, Prof. Givens says that many ‘frustrated’ union workers who previously voted NDP are looking for a change.
Prof. Emeritus Richard Johnston elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
The Academy is one of the United States’ oldest learned societies and recognizes excellence and leadership across disciplines.
Immigration policy has fallen among voters’ concerns, Prof. Antje Ellermann noted in NYT
“If it hadn’t been for Trump, we would see immigration as a quite salient issue in this campaign,” said Prof. Ellermann.
Prof. Andrew Owen appointed as Associate Dean Academic in the Faculty of Arts
As an experienced administrator and an educational leader, Dr. Owen is well equipped to fulfill the responsibilities of the portfolio.