Featured News & Events (Secondary)

SPPGA Prof. Julian Dierkes comments on the anti-corruption protests in Mongolia and the consequences of leaderless movements.

Prof. M.V. Ramana writes an article about a recent breakthrough in nuclear fusion research. He comments on nuclear power’s viability as an energy source and what this means for weapons development.

Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF) comments on the new the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction agreement and how it can help manage the High Seas.

MPPGA Student and IAR Fellow Elena Gordillo Fuertes writes an article on the toxicity of air pollution in Mongolia.

Senior Fellow Gisèle Yasmeen comments on how political conflict and food insecurity are affecting organizations offering hot meals during the holidays.

SPPGA Prof. Julian Dierkes writes an article on mass protests in Mongolia due to recent revelations about coal mining corruption.

Prof. M.V Ramana co-writes an article on the global security risks of separating plutonium from spent nuclear fuel.

Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF) comments on the declining growth rate of seafood and how it will impact minority groups.

Former IAR Fellow Aim Sinpeng writes an article about the rise of violence towards female politicians and activists in Southeast Asia.

SPPGA Prof. M.V Ramana comments on the possibility of nuclear energy and power to increase interest for market shares.

Prof. David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) signed a UN letter expressing concern about toxic spills from the Veladero mine in Argentina.

Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF) comments on the benefits of plant-based substitutes for fish to achieve a more sustainable food supply.

SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana co-writes an article on the security risk of separating Canada’s plutonium interests (subscription).

Prof. Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) co-writes an article on the need for international participation to end fossil fuel production.

SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana warns about the implications of renewing a previously withdrawn license to operate the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant (subscription).

Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses how Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter impacts individuals and their professions.

MPPGA Student David Deen co-produces a broadcast depicting the Tibetan community’s fight to preserve its identity in Canada.

SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana comments on how easily the progress in nuclear disarmament can be overwhelmed by the actions of nuclear weapon states.

Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Political Science) comments on the contributing factors that led to the division of members and leaders in the NDP party.

Gerald Baier (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science prof.) comments on David Stuart’s dual roles as the newly elected councillor of Port Moody and CAO of the District of North Vancouver.

Gerald Baier (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science prof.) comments on Anjali Appadurai’s disqualification from the BC NDP’s leadership race.

SPPGA Prof. Kristen Hopewell discusses the abandonment of the Brazil, India and China (BIC) alliance at the WTO and its impacts on China.

Prof. David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) calls for Australia to declare access to a healthy environment a human right.

Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science prof.) co-writes an article on the lack of action made by India to further socio-economic relations with Taiwan.