Media Engagement

Hundreds March on Douglas Street to Call for Climate Action

Hundreds March on Douglas Street to Call for Climate Action

Hundreds of climate strikers took to the streets in Victoria on Friday to demand climate action. David Boyd (SPPGA Associate Professor; IRES Associate Professor; U.N. special rapporteur on human rights and the environment) calls this a chance to push politicians to accelerate the shift towards a clean future.

Vancouver Company Offering 9-Day Hockey Tour to North Korea

In a CBC article, Professor Paul Evans says those considering travel to the totalitarian country might want to mind their behaviour and personal safety.

Water Pressure: What Are Mines Doing With Water?

Water Pressure: What Are Mines Doing With Water?

For CIM Magazine, Assistant Professor Nadja Kunz (SPPGA, Norman B Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering) speaks about the water that flows in and out of operations in the service of mineral processing.

A Crisis in the Water Is Decimating This Once-Booming Fishing Town

A Crisis in the Water Is Decimating This Once-Booming Fishing Town

The Washington Post cites a study by Professor Rashid Sumaila (SPPGA; Institute for Oceans & Fisheries) that examines the grave impact of ocean warming on a once-booming fishing town in Angola.

It’s a Waiting Game for B.C. Teens Hoping to Get the Vote

It’s a Waiting Game for B.C. Teens Hoping to Get the Vote

Professor Max Cameron (SPPGA Acting Director; UBC Political Science) speaks to a Young New Democrats resolution to lower the voting age in BC to 16 and on young people’s abilities to make informed decisions.

The Aftermath of an Earthquake

The Aftermath of an Earthquake

Following the ‘Earthquake and Tsunami Aftermath’ panel that included Associate Professor Sara Shneiderman (SPPGA & UBC Anthropology), University of Manchester Lecturer Chika Watanabe continues the discussion on disaster preparedness with Jon McComb on Global News Radio.

Revisiting Asian Capitalism With A Multidisciplinary Approach

Revisiting Asian Capitalism With A Multidisciplinary Approach

Yves Tiberghien, SPPGA Faculty Associate and Professor of Political Science, speaks at the International Conference, “Rethinking Asian Capitalism and Socialism in the Twenty-First Century: An Overview Comparison of Vietnam’s Achievements after 30 Years of Innovation and Challenges Ahead” held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Trio of Trudeau Appointments Send Warm Signal To Beijing, Experts Say

In an article with iPolitics, SPPGA Visiting Professor Wenran Jiang weighs in on the debate regarding the appointments of Francois-Philippe Champagne as Foreign Affairs Minister, Mary Ng as International Trade Minister and Dominic Barton as Canada’s ambassador to China, and on whether Trudeau’s cabinet appointments will help mend Chinese-Canadian relations.

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Disaster Preparedness: What Can We Do Better?

In conjunction with the ‘Earthquake and Tsunami Aftermath’ panel, Associate Professor Sara Shneiderman (SPPGA & Anthropology) speaks to Global News regarding disaster preparedness and how to mitigate the social, political and economic impact of a natural disaster.

Deputy PM Freeland To Oversee Relations With U.S. And Provinces In Trudeau’s New Cabinet

Deputy PM Freeland To Oversee Relations With U.S. And Provinces In Trudeau’s New Cabinet

Yves Tiberghien, SPPGA Faculty Associate and Professor of Political Science, speaks to The Globe and Mail regarding Chrystia Freeland’s appointment as Deputy Prime Minister, and its impact on repairing bilateral relations between Canada and China.

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Hong Kong’s Violence Can Only Be Stopped Through Compromises by All Parties

SPPGA Visiting Professor Wenran Jiang advocates for compromise between all parties in the Hong Kong protests, and emphasizes the urgent need for demonstrators to end the wave of violence.

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Hong Kong Standoff

On an episode of CBC’s The Current, SPPGA Visiting Professor Wenran Jiang speaks to Laura Lynch regarding the student protests at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and comments on the domestic and international repercussions of continued violence.

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Power Play: Hong Kong Protests

SPPGA Visiting Professor Wenran Jiang discusses the continuing escalation of violence in Hong Kong between protestors and the Chinese government, and examines the possibility of using other means to exert political pressure.

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How B.C.’s Natural Gas Is Fostering An Emissions-Reducing Revolution Across The Lower Mainland

As air pollution remains one of the greatest environmental threats to human health, SPPGA Visiting Professor Wenran Jiang speaks to BC Business regarding B.C.’s vital participation in utilizing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). The market for LNG has experienced unprecedented growth and stands as a viable alternative to fossil fuels.

B.C. Takes Historic Steps Towards The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples, But The Hard Work Is Yet To Come

B.C. Takes Historic Steps Towards The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples, But The Hard Work Is Yet To Come

In her article published with The Conversation, SPPGA Professor Sheryl Lightfoot commends B.C.’s recent adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, but addresses the challenges of implementation and sustainability.

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International Media Coverage of UBC Released Report

UBC SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li’s, National Opinion Survey on Canadian Public Attitudes on China and Canada-China Relations, was referenced in Yahoo News, LTN News, Radio Free Asia, World Journal, INA News, DW News, and Ming Pao Daily News, in continued discussion regarding Chinese-Canadian relations amidst rising tensions.

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As Huawei Decision Looms, Canadians Turning ‘Very Cold’ On China, Survey Finds

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li’s National Opinion Survey on Canadian Public Attitudes on China and Canada-China Relations is referenced in an article by The Star. The article draws on data from the report in their discussion regarding the debate on whether or not to ban Huawei Technologies amidst their development of 5G infrastructure.

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UBC Survey: National Opinion Still Cold For China

UBC SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li’s, National Opinion Survey on Canadian Public Attitudes on China and Canada-China Relations, is referenced in a broadcast for Fairchild Radio. Audio is available in Cantonese and Mandarin.

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There Are No Clear Options For Trudeau When It Comes To Huawei And Canada’s 5G Network

Commenting on the relationship between Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Chinese technology company Huawei, The Globe and Mail draws on the 2019 National Opinions Survey conducted by SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Political Science Professor Xiaojun Li.

Federal Employees Concerned ‘Insider Threat’ Training Means Spying On Co-Workers

As federal employees express concern over the invasive nature of ‘insider threat’ training, SPPGA Professor Paul Evans says security concerns need to be addressed in a way that respects individual integrity and privacy rights.

‘We’ve Seen China’s Dark Side’: Experts Urge Overhaul Of Strategy To Free Two Canadians

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans shares his insights on the China impasse and advises Canada to avoid public confrontation with the Beijing government and consider other deals to lessen diplomatic tensions.

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Nuclear Dangers of the Naval Kind

As India-Pakistan tensions continue to rise, SPPGA Professor Ramana warns that the conflict carries an increased risk of going nuclear following the recent deployment of nuclear submarines in South Asia. To learn how the military crisis could affect our oceans, read the article from Himal Southasian.

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B.C. Calls For Unity As Western Alienation Sentiments Surge

UBC CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier shares his insights on the separatist discussions that have surfaced in Alberta after the federal election, in contrast to B.C. sentiments for a unified Canada.

Troubled Waters: How Climate Change is Straining US Fisheries

Troubled Waters: How Climate Change is Straining US Fisheries

SPPGA Professor Rashid Sumaila dissects the factors behind declining global fish stocks in an article with The Globe Post. In particular, he examines the role of overfishing and its connection to decreasing yields in fishing communities.

The Major Problem Of Trudeau’s Second Term As Canadian Prime Minister Is China

The Major Problem Of Trudeau’s Second Term As Canadian Prime Minister Is China

In an interview with Sputnik International, MPPGA Professor Allan Tupper speaks to the upcoming challenges faced by Trudeau in his second term as the Canadian Prime Minister and about changing political landscapes both nationally and globally.

Why Canada Election Candidates Dodged Hong Kong Protest ‘Minefield’ Ahead Of Justin Trudeau’s Win

Why Canada Election Candidates Dodged Hong Kong Protest ‘Minefield’ Ahead Of Justin Trudeau’s Win

SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien is quoted in a South China Morning Post story on how Canadian electoral candidates dodged the Hong Kong protest “minefield” in this election.

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Could The NDP Try To Influence Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion?

Now under a minority government, CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier examines the role of NDP Leader, Jagmeet Singh, in future actions regarding the Trans Mountain pipeline.

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A Tale of B.C.: From Red to Blue, Close Calls, and Big Wins

Election results from B.C. show that voting went in favour of the Conservatives this year, as opposed to previous elections. CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier comments on this change with NEWS1130.

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Liberal Minority Allows Continuation of China Trade Discussion: Expert

Amid ongoing trade tensions, SPPGA Visiting Professor Wenran Jiang sits down with BNN Bloomberg to discuss the potential for the new Liberal minority government to repair relations with China.

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How B.C. Voted: Liberals Punished, Green Breakthrough Fades

UBC CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier comments on the tendency of B.C. voters to elect members from a variety of parties and addresses NDP rumors.

Canadians Demand Change for Polling Stations, Electoral System

Canadians Demand Change for Polling Stations, Electoral System

Following the federal election, MPPGA Professor Allan Tupper addresses the need for electoral reform in Canada.

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Co-Creating A Shared Vision For Canada’s Oceans

SPPGA Professor Rashid Sumaila speaks to the OceanCanada Initiative and the vital role of Canada in addressing the threats to the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans and coastal regions in a featured story by Innovation UBC.

Canada’s Middle Power Dilemma

Canada’s Middle Power Dilemma

SPPGA Faculty Associate Brian Job provides insights regarding the U.S.-China conflict and Canada’s dilemma as a middle power in navigating this terrain of diplomatic tension between the West and the East.

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Singh Would Use Federal Money To ‘Encourage’ Provinces On Health Services

UBC CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier comments on the NDP’s health care plans, which include pushing for better and more comprehensive medical services locally, in an interview by Canadian Press.

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In Likely Tight Canadian Vote, Deciding Who Governs Could Take Weeks

CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier is quoted in a Reuters article on the predicted voting outcome and its implications for the winning party.

UN Rights Experts Criticise London Climate Protest ‘Ban’ Before Court Hearing

UN Rights Experts Criticise London Climate Protest ‘Ban’ Before Court Hearing

SPPGA Associate Professor and U.N. special rapporteur on human rights and the environment David Boyd comments on U.K.’s police ban on Extinction Rebellion gatherings, citing a violation of human rights.

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Jody Wilson-Raybould Fights to Keep Vancouver Granville as Independent

CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier comments on challenges and opportunities for Jody Wilson-Raybould’s election campaign.

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Pipeline Expansion Project Remains Sticking Point For B.C. Voters

CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier says the $4.5 billion pipeline may prove a predicament for Liberals in winning votes from B.C.

What a Minority Would Mean for Trudeau

What a Minority Would Mean for Trudeau

Polls suggest that Canada is headed towards a minority government. SPPGA Acting Director Maxwell Cameron explains why Justin Trudeau will still be the Prime Minister, even if the Liberals don’t win a minority.

Federal Election 2019: How B.C.’s Changing Economy Could Sway the Vote

MPPGA Professor Allan Tupper speaks on how B.C.’s changing economy could decide Canada’s next government in one of the closest federal votes in history. (Subscription)

For Federal Parties, Vancouver-Area Ridings Offer Rich Rewards – But Defy Prediction

For Federal Parties, Vancouver-Area Ridings Offer Rich Rewards – But Defy Prediction

MPPGA Professor Allan Tupper is quoted in a Globe and Mail article on the Vancouver-area’s unpredictable ridings this election.

These Are The Vancouver Ridings To Watch In The 2019 Federal Election

These Are The Vancouver Ridings To Watch In The 2019 Federal Election

MPPGA Professor Allan Tupper comments on Canadians’ propensity to vote for candidates who belong to political parties as opposed to independent candidates.

Truth Tracker: Do Canada’s Largest Polluters Receive an Exemption From the Carbon Tax?

Truth Tracker: Do Canada’s Largest Polluters Receive an Exemption From the Carbon Tax?

SPPGA Professor George Hoberg speaks to Trudeau’s carbon pricing plan and explains the two systems at play under carbon taxing.

The Road to Reconciliation Starts with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The Road to Reconciliation Starts with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

In her recent article published with The Narwhal, SPPGA Professor Sheryl Lightfoot comments on the road to reconciliation in Canada, specifically examining the role of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The Sea Is Running Out of Fish, Despite Nations’ Pledges to Stop It

The Sea Is Running Out of Fish, Despite Nations’ Pledges to Stop It

National Geographic references SPPGA Professor Rashid Sumaila’s study concerning global fisheries subsidies in their article examining the depletion of global fish stocks.

Public Forum 2019 – Session 7 – 2020 Vision: How Successful Conclusion of Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations Can Demonstrate that the WTO is Adapting to a Changing World

Public Forum 2019 – Session 7 – 2020 Vision: How Successful Conclusion of Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations Can Demonstrate that the WTO is Adapting to a Changing World

SPPGA Professor Rashid Sumaila engages in dialogue regarding fisheries subsidies at the 2019 World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum. This year’s theme, entitled “Trading Forward: Adapting to a Changing World”, tackles how trade should adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Federal Election Debate: Who Won?

Federal Election Debate: Who Won?

MPPGA students Nabila Farid and Victoria Ker comment on Monday’s federal election debate, and UBC CSDI Acting Director Gerald Baier shares his insight on the debate outcome in an interview with CBC News.

Trade And Foreign Policy Discussion ‘Lacklustre’ In Leaders’ Debate: Experts Say

Trade And Foreign Policy Discussion ‘Lacklustre’ In Leaders’ Debate: Experts Say

SPPGA Acting Director Max Cameron comments on Monday’s lackluster federal election debate and the leaders’ failure to properly address issues around trade and foreign policy.

Hong Kong’s Increasing Tensions Will Keep Spilling Onto Metro Vancouver Streets

Hong Kong’s Increasing Tensions Will Keep Spilling Onto Metro Vancouver Streets

SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien addresses the tense confrontation in Richmond this week as Chinese nationalists tore down a Lennon Wall made by local supporters of the Hong Kong protests.

Sanctioned: The Arrest of a Telecom Giant

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans shares his insights on the Huawei CFO hearings and the escalating tensions between Canada and China in a podcast by CBC Radio.

Justin Trudeau, the Instagram Prime Minister, Struggles to Resonate With Young Voters

Justin Trudeau, the Instagram Prime Minister, Struggles to Resonate With Young Voters

MPPGA student Nabila Farid and IR student Maria-Ruxandra are quoted in The New York Times, speaking on young people’s perceptions of Prime Minister Trudeau.

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Tanks, Missiles And No Pigeons: China To Celebrate 70th Birthday Of The People’s Republic

SPPGA Professor and IAR Director Timothy Cheek comments on the challenges faced by President Xi and the Communist Party in an era besieged by sociopolitical turmoil and prospects of economic decline.

Canada Will Take A Harder Stance On China — No Matter Who Wins The Next Election

Canada Will Take A Harder Stance On China — No Matter Who Wins The Next Election

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans sheds light on Canada’s deteriorating relations with China in regards to the political unrest in Hong Kong, the city with the most Canadian residents in Asia.

World-wide Climate Strike: What’s next

World-wide Climate Strike: What’s next

In an interview with Global News, SPPGA Professor George Hoberg Professor George Hoberg speaks about the Global Climate Strike and the unprecedented energy and optimism that’s been exhibited.

Asia Expert Maps Out A New Canada-China Strategy, Amidst Global Tensions

Asia Expert Maps Out A New Canada-China Strategy, Amidst Global Tensions

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans shares his comments on Wendy Dobson’s new publication, Living with China, which offers a national strategy for Canada to navigate the Chinese political terrain in an era of turbulence.

Canada Engulfed In Tension Between Beijing And Washington

Canada Engulfed In Tension Between Beijing And Washington

SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien shares his insights on the political tension between Canada and China with regards to the Huawei’s CFO arrest in an interview with French media.

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UN Chief Warns of Nuclear Disarmament Going Reverse

SPPGA Professor Ramana comments on the halting progress of nuclear disarmament around the world and the implications of the UN Secretary-General’s appeal for nuclear elimination.

Election Focus 2019: South Korea and Japan

Election Focus 2019: South Korea and Japan

SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien comments on the strained relationship between Korea and Japan, their current disputes and the regional implications of escalating tensions.

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India, Pakistan, Kashmir: Taking The War Option Off The Table

SPPGA Professor Ramana provides insights on the India-Pakistan-Kashmir conflict and suggests a no-war framework to dissolve past hostilities and move towards a more productive and cooperative relationship.

Meng Wanzhou Back In Spotlight As Lawyers Set To Argue For Disputed Arrest Documents

Meng Wanzhou Back In Spotlight As Lawyers Set To Argue For Disputed Arrest Documents

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans shared his insights on Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s arrest under a warrant for extradition to the United States.

Battered Trudeau Gets Brief Reprieve Amid Canada Blackface Scandal

Battered Trudeau Gets Brief Reprieve Amid Canada Blackface Scandal

MPPGA Professor Allan Tupper commented on Trudeau’s blackface scandal and the need for his team to regain control over their election campaign.

Climate Change and the Personal Sacrifice Debate on the Campaign Trail

Climate Change and the Personal Sacrifice Debate on the Campaign Trail

SPPGA Professor George Hoberg spoke about actions on climate change issues in relation to the federal election campaign.

Trudeau’s Brownface Mistake Could Cost Him in B.C. Swing Ridings

Trudeau’s Brownface Mistake Could Cost Him in B.C. Swing Ridings

SPPGA Acting Director Maxwell Cameron gave comments about Justin Trudeau’s challenges in the upcoming federal election in light of surfacing photos.
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Instead of Flight Shaming, Let’s Be Thoughtful and Selective About All Travel

Instead of Flight Shaming, Let’s Be Thoughtful and Selective About All Travel

SPPGA Professor Navin Ramankutty shares his opinion on how to minimize the climate impacts of getting around by being thoughtful and selective about traveling.

Murky Politics Pollute the Pacific

Murky Politics Pollute the Pacific

SPPGA Professor Ramana responds with insights after Japan’s environment minister Yoshiaki Harada released a statement regarding the disposal of radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear site.

Ousting of Candidates in First Days of Election Campaign Shows Overall Lack of Party Preparation: Expert

Ousting of Candidates in First Days of Election Campaign Shows Overall Lack of Party Preparation: Expert

SPPGA Acting Director Maxwell Cameron spoke about political parties’ lack of organization and preparation.

UBC Alumnus Cameron Ortis Charged

UBC Alumnus Cameron Ortis Charged

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans and Faculty Associate Brian Job commented on the charges laid against Cameron Ortis, a former PhD student at UBC, for allegedly breaching Canada’s secrets law. Paul Evans was also featured in the Canadian Press via National Post, CTV, Toronto Sun, and the Edmonton Journal.
Brian Job appeared in the Globe and Mail, CBC, Postmedia via National Post, and The Province.

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The Road to Reconciliation Starts With the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

In her article for The Conversation, SPPGA Professor Sheryl Lightfoot asserts that much still needs to be done to redress past injustices against the Indigenous community.

Green Party Gaffes Won’t Make Much of a Difference Come Election Day

Green Party Gaffes Won’t Make Much of a Difference Come Election Day

Controversy over Green Party candidates’ ideologies may have party supporters shaking their heads, but SPPGA Acting Director Maxwell Cameron says it’s not going to have much of an impact on election results.

Japan May Dump Radioactive Water from Fukushima into Pacific

Japan May Dump Radioactive Water from Fukushima into Pacific

Professor Ramana was featured on CTV News regarding Japan potentially dumping Fukushima’s radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean.

Federal Election Call Puts Winnipeg in Spotlight

MPPGA Professor Allan Tupper addresses the upcoming federal election with the Winnipeg Free Press, focusing on the changes it may bring about in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Boris Johnson’s Brother Resigns as MP

Boris Johnson’s Brother Resigns as MP

Professor Yves Tiberghien discusses Boris Johnson’s brother’s resignation as MP. Johnson alleges this was done due to a conflict between family loyalty and national interest.

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Canada Backing Taiwan’s Effort to Gain Invitation to International Civil Aviation Organization

SPPGA Adjunct Professor Wenran Jiang speaks about the Canadian government’s support of Taiwan to gain an invitation to a major gathering of civil-aviation authorities taking place in Montreal later this month.

Discover WeChat: A New Player on the Canadian Political Scene

Radio-Canada quoted Professor Paul Evans in an article about WeChat, a messaging and social media app mainly used in China, and its possible role in the upcoming federal election.

U.S. Trade Deal with Japan May Cost Canadian Farmers a Tariff Edge

U.S. Trade Deal with Japan May Cost Canadian Farmers a Tariff Edge

Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien comments on the US farm lobby ‘pressuring’ Trump to get agreement that will help boost exports into key Asian market.

Will Dominic Barton’s Experience in China Help or Hurt Him as Canada’s New Man in Beijing?

Will Dominic Barton’s Experience in China Help or Hurt Him as Canada’s New Man in Beijing?

The Associated Press quoted SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien on the recent appointment of Dominic Barton as ambassador to China. This story was featured on Yahoo, KSL and Financial Post.

UK Opposition Parties Rally

UK Opposition Parties Rally

SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien speaks on the UK opposition party’s fight for no-deal Brexit to be taken off the table before the general election.

UN Denies Endorsement of India in Nuclear Suppliers Group

UN Denies Endorsement of India in Nuclear Suppliers Group

SPPGA Professor Ramana speaks to IDN-InDepthNews regarding the recent UN denial of endorsing Indian nuclear supplier groups.

Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong: Toward a BRI 2.0?

Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong: Toward a BRI 2.0?

SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien addresses the upcoming Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong amidst continuing political unrest. This article was published on Australian Institute of International Affairs.

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Canada Names New China Envoy Amid Damaged Relations

SPPGA Visiting Professor Faculty Wenran Jiang speaks to The Associated Press about the recent appointment of Dominic Barton as ambassador to China.

New Canadian Ambassador to China

New Canadian Ambassador to China

SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien speaks on the new Canadian ambassador to China for CBC.

G7 Leaders Brace for Tense Summit

G7 Leaders Brace for Tense Summit

Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien comments on tensions between the US and the international community as President Donald Trump’s inflammatory tweets set the stage for the highly anticipated G7 Summit.

Canada Could Slow the Accelerating Nuclear Arms Race

Canada Could Slow the Accelerating Nuclear Arms Race

In light of the explosion at a remote missile test site in Northern Russia last month, SPPGA Professor Ramana and Lauren J. Borja argue that Canada could do more to slow the accelerating nuclear arms race.

Overfishing And Climate Change Closely Linked, Study Claims

Overfishing And Climate Change Closely Linked, Study Claims

Overfishing and climate change have been identified as two closely linked factors affecting the marine ecosystem, according to a UBC study co-authored by Professor Rashid Sumaila. The study was featured in European Supermarket Magazine.

Surprising Momentum but Meagre Outcomes from the G7

Surprising Momentum but Meagre Outcomes from the G7

Despite fears of a repeat of last year’s turbulent G7 summit, talks between member nations ended cordially this time around. SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien speaks to some of the outcomes.

‘Good Momentum’ Is All We Have from G7 So Far

‘Good Momentum’ Is All We Have from G7 So Far

Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien speculates that any trade progress made at the G7 summit may be short lived amid the U.S.-China trade war and Iran tensions.

What Asia Can Expect from the G7

What Asia Can Expect from the G7

Will the G7 meeting have a positive impact for Asia? Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien doesn’t think so, citing the forum’s shortcoming in addressing key issues like climate change, a looming financial crisis and US-Iran tensions.

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Where do the Hong Kong Protests Go from Here?

As demonstrators mark the 11th week of taking to the streets, where will the Hong Kong demonstrations go from here? Professor Wenran Jiang weighs in on what may happen in the region’s future.

Can Canada Play a Part in Averting the Collapse of Arms Control?

Can Canada Play a Part in Averting the Collapse of Arms Control?

After the US and Russia’s withdrawal from the INF Treaty, Canada needs to do its part “to avert the unravelling of global arms control”, argue MPPGA student Emily Enright and SPPGA Professor Ramana.

Canadians in Hong Kong Urged to Vote in Federal Election with an Eye on Party Policies Toward Territory and China

Canadians in Hong Kong are being urged to vote in the Canadian federal election based on policies towards the Asian region. Professor Paul Evans says many in Hong Kong see limited options for impact from foreign countries.

Rajnath Singh’s Nuclear Tweet Suprises Few Experts

Rajnath Singh’s Nuclear Tweet Suprises Few Experts

SPPGA Professor Ramana has argued that India’s NFU policy is neither stable nor a reliable predictor of how the Indian military or political leadership might actually use nuclear weapons, in response to defence minister Rajnath Singh’s recent tweet.

Chinese Army Mobilized to the Border of Hong Kong as Unrest Escalates

Chinese Army Mobilized to the Border of Hong Kong as Unrest Escalates

Regional tensions flare as the Chinese army mobilizes at the Hong Kong border. Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien weighs in on the complex situation and says that a possible military operation is unlikely at this point in time.

B.C. Residents Fear for Relatives in Kashmir as Phones, Internet in Region Go Dead

B.C. Residents Fear for Relatives in Kashmir as Phones, Internet in Region Go Dead

Professor Ramana comments on the unrest and increased military presence in the Indian-occupied area of Jammu and Kashmir, after a region-wide lockdown began last week.

Hong Kong Protests Create Potential Problems for Ottawa

SPPGA Professor Paul Evans talks freedom, democracy and Hong Kong’s autonomy. Read more from the Vancouver Sun.

Environmental Activists Have Higher Death Rates than Some Soldiers

Environmental Activists Have Higher Death Rates than Some Soldiers

According to a Scientific American article, more than 1,500 people across 50 countries were murdered in retaliation for protecting land, water, forests and other natural resources between 2002 and 2017. SPPGA Professor Philippe Le Billon provides comments about the violence done against environmental defenders.

Is There Hope for US-China Talks?

Is There Hope for US-China Talks?

US and China trade representatives have begun two days of talks in Shanghai, the first meeting since negotiations between the two broke down in May. SPPGA Faculty Associate Yves Tiberghien discusses hopes for talks this time around and the implications for Canada’s economy in this CBC Early Morning interview.

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Dry Toilets in C.K. Choi Are Real-World Experiment in Water Conservation

Did you know C.K. Choi building, home of the SPPGA program, was the first building at UBC specifically designed for sustainable performance? Learn about the building’s green performance from dry toilets to grey water reuse at The Ubyssey.

Personal Feud Turns Public as Singapore PM’s Brother Backs Opposition

Personal Feud Turns Public as Singapore PM’s Brother Backs Opposition

As family feuds enter national politics ahead of Singapore’s general elections, SPPGA Professor Kai Ostwald was quoted in an article about regional and global factors that may pose a threat to the PAP party, who have been in power since 1959.

Opinion: What Part of ‘Democracy’ Doesn’t Global Affairs Get?

Professor Paul Evans weighs in on the role of former diplomats involved in foreign-policy discourse in light of curbs set by Ottawa and Chrystia Freeland. (paywall)

Climate Change and the Upcoming Election

Climate Change and the Upcoming Election

If you’ve missed the CBC News broadcast on major parties’ climate action plans in the run-up to the federal election, and the impact of young activists at the forefront of climate change action, check out their interview with SPPGA Professor George Hoberg.