Prof. Rashid Sumaila: New Report Analyzes China’s Own Fisheries Data
Prof. Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) discusses China’s distant water fishing data and its impact on global relations and sustainability.
Prof. Gerald Baier: Bill Promising ‘Cooling-Off Period’ for B.C. Home Buyers Passes in Legislature Despite Lack of Details
Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director; Political Science Prof.) comments on the lack of clarity of Bill 12 which aims to protect B.C. home buyers with a “cooling-off period.”
Prof. Heidi Tworek: Elon Musk’s Free Speech Plans for Twitter to Face Challenges from Governments
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) describes the regulatory challenges that Elon Musk will face from different governments in the process of easing Twitter’s free speech restrictions. (Subscription)
Prof. Allison Macfarlane: IAEA Finds Normal Radioactivity at Chernobyl on Disaster’s Anniversary
SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane raises concerns about the threat that the Russia-Ukraine war poses to nuclear power plant sites in Ukraine.
News Compilation: Russia-Ukraine War Media Mentions
Faculty members from the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) comment on the evolving conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Prof. Kristen Hopewell: The Untold Victims of China’s Trade Policies
Professor Kristen Hopewell discusses how the wider effects of China’s trade policies are being largely ignored due to attention focused on trade conflict between the United States and China.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: Communications, Technology and Canadian Foreign Policy
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) reflects on Canada’s role in two international organizations: the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in this essay.
Prof. Timothy Cheek: COVID-19 Lockdown Fears Spark Panic Buying in Beijing as Mass Testing Begins
Professor Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; History) comments on Beijing residents stockpiling food and supplies, fearing that officials could implement a mass lockdown to contain a COVID-19 outbreak.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: Biden Quits the Covid Fight
Professor Heidi Tworek’s (SPPGA; History) previous work to lay out a United States Covid-19 response policy is discussed following the US’s decision to lift mask mandates for airline travel.
Honorary Research Associate Nathan J. Bennett: Mainstreaming Equity and Justice in the Ocean
Honorary Research Associate Nathan J. Bennett (SPPGA; IRES) writes a journal article about equity and justice considerations in marine conservation, fisheries management, and blue economy development.
Director and Prof. Allison Macfarlane: Nuclear waste: Concerns of a Storage Facility in Southern U.S.
SPPGA Director and Prof. Allison Macfarlane discusses concerns around safety and storage of nuclear fuel in interim storage facilities in West Texas.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Increased Interest and Concerns About Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs)
Professor M.V. Ramana is mentioned in a Hokkaido Shimbun article about the increasing attention on small modular reactors (SMRs) and the development of new advanced modular reactors (AMRs) in the UK.
Prof. Philippe Le Billon: Sand Mining: Stopping the Grind of Unregulated Supply Chains
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) co-authors a journal article about the environmental impact of sand mining and the need for supply chain regulations in the industry.
Gisèle Yasmeen: ‘Too Many People, Not Enough Food’ isn’t the Cause of Hunger and Food Insecurity
Senior Fellow Gisèle Yasmeen writes an article on The Conversation about the role of inequity and armed conflict in causing food insecurity.
Prof. Philippe Le Billon: Beyond Local: Conservation has to Adapt in an Era of Climate Change
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) co-authors a Midland Today article suggesting non-traditional approaches to conservation, including ways to address climate-induced displacement.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: India’s Inadvertent Missile Launch Underscores the Risk of Accidental Nuclear Warfare
Professor M.V. Ramana co-authors a Scientific American article on the dangers of nuclear weapons in light of the recent accidental missile launch by India.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: Will War Propel or Delay the Global Push to Reform Social Media?
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) co-authors an article discussing how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affects disinformation and platform governance on social media.
George Hoberg: B.C. Says Its Climate Plan Is World Leading. So Why Are Emissions Going in the Wrong Direction?
Professor George Hoberg discusses the reasons why B.C.’s climate plan is unsuccessful in bringing down emissions despite claims made by the B.C. government.
Prof Heidi Tworek: Why the WHO Took Two Years to Say COVID Is Airborne
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses how the World Health Organization’s decision to not classify COVID-19 as airborne has sowed confusion and impacted public health measures throughout the pandemic.
Prof. Veena Sriram and MPPGA Students Write Heroes on Strike: Trends in Global Health Worker Protests During COVID-19
Professor Veena Sriram (SPPGA; SPPH) co-authors a policy brief with MPPGA students Narayanan GL and Chloei Andres, and others about the global trends in health worker protests during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Nuclear Waste Management: Is Finland’s Onkalo Facility Safe?’
Professor M.V. Ramana discusses the impacts Finland’s plans to store nuclear waste in an underground facility will have on the environment, humans, and other living organisms.
Prof. George Hoberg: BC’s Climate Plan in Light of IPCC Report
Professor George Hoberg comments on the promises outlined in B.C.’s climate plan in light of the newly released IPCC report. Watch on CBC Vancouver News at 6 (starts at 7:29).
New Frontiers in Research Fund Awarded to Project Led by Professor Heidi Tworek
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) was awarded New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) for her project on “Mobilizing a Network of Health Communicators to Investigate and Respond to Online Abuse.”
Prof. Philippe Le Billon: Species on the Move: 4 Ways Conservation Can Adapt in an Era of Climate Change
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) co-authors a The Conversation article on four ways to rethink species conservation and displacement to adapt to climate change impacts accordingly.
Director and Prof. Allison Macfarlane: Nuclear waste: Similar Concerns in the U.S. and in Japan, with No Solution in Sight
SPPGA Director and Prof. Allison Macfarlane discusses concerns around safety and storage of nuclear fuel in interim storage facilities in West Texas.
Heidi Tworek Appointed to Government of Canada Expert Advisory Group on Online Safety
Prof. Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) was appointed to the Expert Advisory Panel on Online Safety at Heritage Canada.
Prof. George Hoberg: Why the Federal Government’s Climate Reduction Roadmap Moves Canada in the Right Direction
Professor George Hoberg joins Ben O’Hara-Byrne on his A Little More Conversation podcast to talk about Canada’s first real roadmap to meet 2030 climate target, which was released on March 29, 2022.
Prof. George Hoberg: Is Canada’s Plan to Reduce Oil/Gas Emissions 42% By 2030 Too Ambitious?
Professor George Hoberg is featured on Energi Media to discuss the feasibility of Canada’s new climate plan to cut 42% of oil and gas emissions by 2030.
Prof Yves Tiberghein: The Paradox of China–India Relations
Professor Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science Prof) co-authors this article discussing whether occasionally cooperative relations between China and India are sufficient to edge out the stalemate at the border.
Prof. Max Cameron: How the Liberal-NDP Agreement Could Impact the Conservative Leadership Race
Professor Max Cameron posits that the new Liberal-NDP Agreement can make the Liberals less vulnerable while the Conservatives grapple with selecting a new leader and uniting its party.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: The Internet’s Funniest Doctor Is in on the Joke
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) comments on Will Flanary’s clever combination of comedy and complex medical information on the Internet under the alias Dr. Glaucomflecken.
Prof. Philippe Le Billon: Fish Crimes in the Global Oceans
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) co-publishes research reports outlining two studies on global fisheries-related crimes.
Prof. Nadja Kunz: The Economic Case for the Mining Industry to Support Carbon Taxation
Professor Nadja Kunz (SPPGA; NBK Institute of Mining Engineering) co-authors an article that suggests that contrary to the mining industry’s widespread opposition to taxes, the industry actually has an economic incentive to support global carbon taxes.
Prof. Gerald Baier: What the Liberals and NDP Can Learn from B.C.’s 2017 Confidence and Supply Agreement
Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director; Political Science Prof.) discusses the federal confidence and supply agreement between the Liberals and the NDP that was announced on March 22, 2022.
Heidi Tworek: B.C. COVID-19 Review Won’t Look at Policy, Dr. Henry’s Decisions
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses a new online survey on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, and how the review doesn’t examine B.C.’s economic and policy decisions, or the decisions made by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Ottawa Pours More Money into Next-Gen Nuclear Tech; Critics to Push Back Against ‘Dangerous Distraction’
Professor M.V. Ramana argues against Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s newly announced investment in nuclear technology, stating that renewable sources of energy are more practical.
Hugh Gusterson: Shielded from Public Scrutiny, the Drone War Keeps Killing Civilians
Professor Hugh Gusterson (SPPGA; Anthropology) comments on the history of the United States implementing drone strikes in counterinsurgency attacks, and de-emphasizing troops on the ground.
SPPGA Faculty Awarded Research Excellence Clusters Funds
Six faculty members with the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs have received funding through the Research Excellence Clusters initiative in 2022/23, among the forty research excellence clusters led by researchers on the Vancouver campus.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Shutdown This Misguided Energy Policy
Professor M.V. Ramana co-authors this article discussing how the vulnerabilities of reactors and their high costs are strong reasons why India must cancel its nuclear expansion plans. (Paywall)
Prof. M.V. Ramana: Thorium-fueled Nuclear Reactors Won’t Help Cut Emissions
In response to the latest development in the series of agreements involving Thorcon Power, Professor M.V. Ramana argues in a Jakarta Post article that renewables are a better option than thorium-fueled nuclear reactors to reduce emissions. (Subscription)
Rashid Sumaila: Africa Can Help Save the Natural World and the Livelihoods of Africans
Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF) writes about how South Africa has shown that nature and commerce can coexist, and that the world can learn from their models.
Asst. Prof. Matias Margulis: The Russia-Ukraine War is Driving Up Global Food Prices
Assistant Professor Matias Margulis (SPPGA; LFS) raises concerns about the Russia-Ukraine conflict’s role in increasing worldwide food prices and suggests solutions to the issue.
News Compilation: Environmental ‘Sacrifice Zones’ Media Mentions
Professor David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) discusses the rise of pollution “sacrifice zones” in a recent United Nations report.
Prof. M.V. Ramana: SMRs Are a Bet the Province Has to Make
Professor M.V. Ramana’s research on economic barriers in construction and operation of small modular nuclear reactors is discussed in this article, which examines the future of nuclear power in Canada. (Paywall)
Prof. Yves Tiberghien Comments on China’s Relationship with Russia in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Prof. Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science Prof.) speaks to CBC News about China’s relationship with Russia in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Prof M.V. Ramana: Canada’s Big Banks Urged to Drop Nuclear from Green Investment Portfolios
With 78 public interest groups urging Canada’s biggest banks to drop investments in Small Modular Reactors, Professor M.V. Ramana shares why nuclear investments pose huge risks for both private and public investors.
Gisèle Yasmeen Comments on the Food Insecurity Crisis in Canada
IAR Senior Fellow Gisèle Yasmeen calls for public policy change to address the issue of food insecurity in Canada.
Investment in Conserving Land, Oceans Can Benefit Economies and the Environment
Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) notes how nature conservation brings long-term economic and environmental benefits.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron Awarded LASA Guillermo O’Donnell Democracy Award and Lectureship 2022
Congratulations to Prof. Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Poli Sci) for receiving the Latin American Studies Association Guillermo O’Donnell Democracy Award and Lectureship 2022.
Professor David Boyd to Present Report on the Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment
Professor David Boyd (SPPGA; IRES) contributes two annexes, on global sacrifice zones and good practices respectively, to the report and is set to present it to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on March 10.
Prof Timothy Cheek: A Succession Drama, Chinese Style, Starring Xi Jinping
Professor Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; History) discusses how long Xi Jinping will remain in power, and what the future of the Chinese Communist Party’s leadership will look like.
Prof. Heidi Tworek: Dependency of Infrastructure: A Neglected Aspect of Platform Governance
Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses important lessons from the history of communication infrastructure and how they could shape our society today.
Prof. Kristen Hopewell on the Growing Threat of U.S.-China Trade Relations
Professor Kristen Hopewell authors an essay analyzing the growing U.S.-China rivalry and the threat their trade relations pose to the multilateral trading system.
Prof. Maxwell Cameron on Politician Responses to Trucker Protests Continuing in B.C.
In a podcast episode of BC Today, Professor Maxwell Cameron (SPPGA; Political Science) speaks with host Michelle Elliot about politician responses to the ongoing trucker protests against COVID-19 mandates.
Prof. Heidi Tworek on Canadian Politicians Being Warned About Extremist Fundraising Online
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) shares an opinion piece on extremist hate fundraising being conducted online, and states that Canadian politicians had been warned about it in 2019.
Prof. Gerald Baier Comments on B.C.’s Speech from the Throne
Professor Gerald Baier (CSDI Acting Director; Political Science) discusses the provincial government’s plan regarding the health and safety for the months ahead.
Prof. Nadja Kunz: Mining Industry Would Boom Under a Global Carbon Tax
Professor Nadja Kunz (SPPGA; Norman B Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering) co-authors a study showing how sustainability interests can align with the mining industry’s economic interests through a harmonized global carbon tax.
Professor M.V. Ramana Signed a Declaration on Canada and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Along with many others, Professor M.V. Ramana signed a declaration urging Canada to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and to challenge the nuclear retentionist policies of NATO.
Prof. Navin Ramankutty: Ten Facts about Land Systems for Sustainability
Professor Navin Ramankutty (SPPGA; IRES) collaborates with other experts to create a study aiming to guide policymakers, practitioners, and scientists towards meeting sustainability challenges in land use.
MPPGA Student Tasha Carruthers, Prof. M.V. Ramana and Others on Decolonizing Energy and Small Modular Reactors
In collaboration with SPPGA Prof Ramana, MPPGA student Tasha Carruthers co-authors this article discussing why the Kebaowek First Nation is calling for an alternative to a planned nuclear reactor.
Prof. Yves Tiberghien Discusses Japan’s COVID-19 Border Control Protocol
Professor Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate) co-authors this article discussing the strict border control protocols implemented by the Japanese government as a response to the Omicron variant.
Prof. Gerald Baier Discusses the B.C Liberal Party Leadership Election
Professor Gerald Baier (Acting Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions; Political Science) discusses the B.C. Liberal Party’s leadership election, and what the future direction of the party may be.
Prof. Gerald Baier Discusses Federal Conservative Leadership
Professor Gerald Baier (Acting Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions; Political Science) discusses what Erin O’Toole being ousted as a leader means for the Conservative Party, and why electing a more right-wing leader may cause the party to have challenges gaining seats in urban B.C.
Professor Yves Tiberghien Discusses Ping-Pong Diplomacy Between China and the United States
Professor Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science) speaks about ping-pong diplomacy between China and the US through the context of historical events from 1971-1972.
Professor Hugh Gusterson Comments on Why Not Everyone Wants to Know if They Have COVID
Professor Hugh Gusterson (SPPGA; Anthropology) discusses about why even if people are able to find a test, they may not want to know whether they are positive for COVID-19.
Natasha Thambirajah Joins SPPGA as Practitioner Fellow
Natasha Thambirajah has joined the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs as Adjunct Professor, as part of the 2022 SPPGA Practitioner Fellowship program.
Prof. Timothy Cheek Publishes “The Party History and Study Campaign” in the Party Watch Annual Report 2021
Professor Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; History) contributes “The Party History and Study Campaign” as a part of a full annual report published by the Center for Advanced China Research.
Sound of Your City featuring Paul Evans
Professor Paul Evans joins the Beyond the Headlines radio show to discuss Canada-China relations after the events of the 2 Michaels.
Social-Media Platforms Failing to Tackle Abuse of Scientists
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) comments on the online harassment targeted at scientists and the spread of misinformation concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report Recommends First Nations in BC Take Immediate Control of Mining in Their Territories
Professor Sheryl Lightfoot (SPPGA; Political Science; First Nations and Indigenous Studies) is a contributor to the BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council report which sets out recommendations regarding mining companies and prospectors’ access to First Nations’ lands.
MPPGA student Panthea Pourmalek Co-Publishes Paper on the Missing Global Governance Capacity Around AI Acceleration with Prof. Yves Tiberghien
Yves Tiberghien, SPPGA Faculty Associate and Political Science Professor, co-published this paper with Honours graduates Panthea Pourmalek (MPPGA student) and Danielle Luo, evaluating the governance gap surrounding digital and AI acceleration.
Could Nuclear Power Help B.C. Reach Its Climate Change Goals? SFU Research Makes the Case
Professor M. V. Ramana discusses whether nuclear power could be the solution for B.C. to reach its climate goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
BC Is Creating Confusion with COVID Communications, Say Critics
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) warns that the inconsistency and lack of transparency around recent BC public health policies regarding COVID-19 might confuse the public.
Rio Tinto To Push Ahead with Mongolian Copper Project
Professor Julian Dierkes shares his thoughts on Rio Tinto’s plan to sign a contract with the Mongolian government for the expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine (Subscription).
The Plan to Turn My Hometown into A Nuclear Waste Dump
SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane shares her insight on whether Canada will have found a home, and a permanent solution, for the country’s nuclear waste by 2023.
‘People Are Quite Distressed’: COVID Communications Causing Confusion in B.C.
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) comments on what measures should be taken to clear confusion surrounding changing Covid-19 protocols in B.C.
B.C. Public Health Miscommunications Can Lead to Mistrust, Says Expert Heidi Tworek
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses how communication missteps during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to distrust in health experts in the province and globally.
Is the Media Doomed?
To celebrate POLITICO’s 15th birthday, Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) presents her forecast for the American media landscape 15 years from now.
Time for Transparency from Digital Platforms, But What Does That Really Mean?
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) co-authors an article on the current transparency legislation, the implications of transparency mandates and what transparency reporting by media platforms entails.
How We Might Finally Get Over Our Fear of Nuclear Power
SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane shares her thoughts on how small modular reactors will play a role in the future of nuclear power.
Collapsing Distance: Recognition, Relation, and the Power of Naming in Ethnographic Research
Professor Sara Shneiderman (SPPGA; Anthropology) reflects upon the potential unintended consequences of pseudonyms in practice, in relation to three different ethnographic contexts.
Ontario Power Is Irresponsible to Consider Another Nuclear Reactor
Professor M. V. Ramana co-authored this piece about why the environmental and public risks of Ontario constructing another nuclear reactor are too high and will detract from mitigating climate change.
Another Pandemic Year, Another Election for Mongolia
In his authored article, Professor Julian Dierkes examines the results of Mongolia’s 2021 presidential election and the challenges the country will face amidst the ongoing pandemic.
Small Modular Reactors Offer No Hope for Nuclear Energy
Professor M. V. Ramana discusses why small modular reactors offer no hope for nuclear energy, and how continued government pursuit may jeopardize attempts to mitigate climate change.
Climate Negotiations Take Tentative Steps to Phase Out Fossil Fuel Production
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) shares why climate meetings need to discuss fossil fuels, and why incentives are needed to accelerate its decline.
Meet Our SPPGA Directors – Professor Gerald Baier
In our SPPGA Faculty Leadership series, meet Dr. Gerald Baier, Acting Director of the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions (CSDI) at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA), and Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Faculty Associate of SPPGA at the University of British Columbia. In an interview […]
As Omicron Surged, So Did Abuse of Health Communicators Online
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) discusses the escalating issue of online and in-person harassment of health communicators during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Inaccessible Archive
Using an autobiographical narrative, Professor M. V. Ramana writes this essay offering a glimpse of the challenges posed by secrecy to democratic debate of India’s nuclear policy.
Survey on Gender Equality at Home
Professor Tara Cookson worked to create this survey researching COVID-19’s impact on gender norms, unpaid and household care, and access and agency.
Prof. Heidi Tworek Awarded Canada Research Chair in History and Policy of Health Communications
Associate Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) has been appointed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in History and Policy of Health Communications.
Prof. Tara Cookson Awarded Canada Research Chair in Gender, Development, and Global Public Policy
SPPGA Assistant Professor Tara Cookson has been appointed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Gender, Development, and Global Public Policy.
Summary of Amicus Briefs by Prof. Erin Baines in the Case of The Prosecutor vs Dominic Ongwen
Read a summary of two Amicus Briefs in the case of The Prosecutor vs Dominic Ongwen at the International Criminal Court by Prof. Erin Baines.
World’s Major Nuclear Powers Pledge to Avoid Wars—Even as They Continue to Upgrade Their Arsenals
Professor M. V. Ramana discusses how, despite the world’s five major nuclear powers pledging to prevent nuclear wars, the countries continue to upgrade and enhance existing nuclear arsenals.
“India” in Assuring Destruction Forever: 2022 Edition
SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana co-authors a chapter in the Assuring Destruction Forever report about the nuclear weapon modernisation plans and programmes in India.
Existential Gap: Digital/AI Acceleration and the Missing Global Governance Capacity
Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien, MPPGA student Panthea Pourmalek, and Danielle Luo co-authored this paper discussing the growing gap between disruptive technology and the human capacity to manage it.
Putting Gender Equality at The Centre of Social Protection Strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa: How Far Have We Come?
Professor Tara Cookson co-authors a UN Women policy brief assessing the presence of gender equality and women empowerment considerations in national social protection strategies across sub-Saharan Africa.
Overfishing Fuels South China Sea Tensions, Risks Armed Conflict, Researcher Says
Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF) discusses how a collapse in the fishing industry caused by overfishing and climate change could fuel major tensions and armed conflict in the South China Sea.
US Will Not Agree to All Russian Security Proposals, Compromise Possible
While it is expected that the United States will not agree to all of Russia’s security proposals, especially regarding NATO expansion, Professor M. V. Ramana shares why it is possible for the two sides to reach a compromise.
Scientists Warn of Fisheries Collapse in East and South China Sea
Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; IOF) shares why it is necessary to take immediate action to reduce fishing effort in the East and South China Sea, warning that regional fishing economies are at risk of collapse.
Workers or Warriors? Resident Doctors’ Protests and Health Governance in India
Even before COVID-19, protests by health workers in India were on the rise. Professor Veena Sriram (SPPGA; SPPH) writes about how the protests are a culmination of long-simmering problems in the governance of health policy in India.