Prof. Yang-Yang Zhou awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grant
Congratulations to UBC Political Science Professor Yang-Yang Zhou, who was awarded $50,000 through the SSHRC Insight Development Grant for her book project, “Rejecting Coethnicity: The Politics of Migrant Exclusion by Minoritized Citizens.”
Meet the SPPGA Directors – an interview with Professor Gerald Baier
In an interview with SPPGA, UBC Political Science Professor Baier shares what drives his research, CSDI’s major initiatives, and how students can connect with this work.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron: Canada’s Year of Action on Democracy
This is Canada’s moment to finally make good on long-standing promises to make democracy assistance a central priority. And for parliament–and indeed all of us–to ensure that they do.
Prof. Genevieve Bates: The ICC Doesn’t Look So Interventionist After All
At present, all this is uncharted territory, and it remains to be seen how domestic proceedings in Colombia unfold. What we do know, however, is that the ICC’s decision to withdraw from Colombia suggests it is not the interventionist institution some have accused it of being.
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. Paul Quirk commented on Biden’s role in the 2024 presidential election
Biden’s age has always been a cause for concern. UBC political science professor Dr. Paul Quirk says if Biden’s “senior moments” don’t become noticeably more frequent or more alarming over the next two years, he will probably run for a second term. “If the economy is in a strong recovery and the pandemic is behind us, he should have excellent prospects in the election, and there won’t be a strong argument that any alternative nominee would be more electable,” he added.
Professor Yves Tiberghien commented on Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s lack of presence at COP26
The Chinese leader has empowered chief climate envoy, Xie Zhenhua, to act in China’s interest at the summit. That is why Professor Yves Tiberghien doesn’t see Xi’s lack of presence at COP26 making a big difference there. “So in the end, what matters is to have the top negotiators of each major country present and for those negotiators to have complete mandate of their leaders,” said Professor Yves Tiberghien
Prof. Kathryn Harrison explains how we need international collaboration on both fossil fuel consumption and production
Each country is held responsible for greenhouse gas emissions according to the Paris Agreement. “Because 75 per cent of emissions result from burning fossil fuels, an obvious solution is to adopt policies like carbon taxes and zero-emission vehicle mandates that constrain fossil fuel consumption,” said Dr. Kathryn Harrison
Prof. Kathryn Harrison spoke about thermal coal exports in Canada via CBC News
Metallurgical (or coking) coal is used in steel production. However, there are not many cleaner and affordable alternatives available for steel production. “That’s why most national and global modelling exercises looking at climate action [and] carbon constraints find that thermal coal is the first to go: It’s emissions intensive and there are cheaper alternatives,” said Dr. Kathryn Harrison.