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.
Prof. Gerald Baier on Ken Sim and other mayors failing to deliver on campaign promises: “it’s a caution for new mayors”
“I think mayors will run into the challenge that is governing at the local level, (namely) the limits of one’s jurisdiction as mayor or even as a council to fix some of the problems that we generally think of as local problems,” says Prof. Baier in his interview, also commenting on the effectiveness and repulsiveness of certain election issues.
Prof. Xiaojun Li’s research cited in article on rising tensions between China and Taiwan
The survey conducted by Prof. Li and colleagues, which involved over 2,000 Chinese citizens from UBC and NUS, found that “while three-quarters weren’t willing to accept a future without unification, support for more peaceful methods of achieving that goal were just as popular as war.”
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…”
Prof. Max Cameron comments on rising tensions in the Brazilian election
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is making attempts on Brazilian democracy, and there are fears this trend could spread to other nations. “I think that’s one of the reasons we’re all watching this (election) closely”, says Prof. Cameron.
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. Antje Ellermann highlights growing relationship between Canadian migrants and Indigenous peoples
“A lot of things are coming together,” says Prof. Ellermann about the importance of Canadian migrants learning about Indigenous history. “I’m hoping that and I do think that there will be a real generational difference.”
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.
Watch: Visiting Professor Swaran Singh’s International Colloquium Lecture, “The Essential Nature of China-India Relations”
UBC Political Science Visiting Professor Swaran Singh presented a lecture at our International Relations Colloquium titled, “The Essential Nature of China-India Relations,” on September 20, 2022. The lecture is now available on our YouTube channel.
Prof. Gerald Baier discusses increase of challengers in upcoming Vancouver and Surrey elections
With more and more parties and candidates on the ballots, Prof. Gerald Baier predicts that this should actually favour the incumbent McCallum due to vote-splitting.