Publications
February, 2024
Opiates and the Masses: Populist Oligarchy and the Totalitarian Itch in the U.S.
Prof. Hugh Gusterson‘s (SPPGA, Department of Anthropology) thought-provoking editorial in Today’s Totalianarism dives into the intersection of democracy, inequality, and the opiate crisis in the U.S. Join the conversation on the urgent need for health-based solutions.
February 19, 2024
Gender-transformative action, social norms and economic empowerment
Learn about the latest findings on gender norms and economic empowerment, co-authored by SPPGA Prof. Tara Cookson. Published by Bristol University Press, this research highlights the importance of understanding community beliefs in achieving gender equality.
February 15, 2024
8 ways that stopping overfishing will promote biodiversity and help address climate change
Prof. Rashid Sumaila‘s (SPPGA, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries) latest piece highlights the urgent need to address overfishing as a vital climate action. Learn how stopping overfishing will promote biodiversity and address climate change. via The Conversation Canada
February, 2024
Canada’s Evolving Relationship with the ASEAN Region
In “Canada’s Evolving Relationship with the ASEAN Region,” Prof. Kai Ostwald (SPPGA, Department of Political Science) attempts to answer the following question: “In the increasingly crowded playing field that is the ASEAN region, what is Canada’s role and what does it offer to potential partners who have no shortage of other suitors?” via The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy
February 10, 2024
Tokyo residents require more motivation to relocate
Examine the shifting cultural preferences shaping Japan’s urban-rural migration trends with insights from CJR Research Fellow Uno Kakegawa in East Asia Forum. Join the conversation!
February 9, 2024
Vietnam’s Climate Solutions Are Decimating the Mekong Delta
MPPGA student Greta-Quinn Goranson‘s op-ed in The Diplomat examines the agricultural transitions in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta and sheds light on the complex dynamics between economic development and environmental preservation.
February 6, 2024
Congress torpedoes a Biden nominee and casts doubt on nuclear safety
SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane underscores the vital role of an independent regulatory commission in ensuring public safety and security within the nuclear industry. via The Bulletin
February 5, 2024
The role of private healthcare sector actors in health service delivery and financing policy processes in low-and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Prof. Veena Sriram (SPPGA, School of Population and Public Health), current and former MPPGA students Simran Kaur and Chloei Andres, and MSc student Michael Cheng co-authored this piece in BMJ Global Health shedding light on the crucial role of private healthcare sector actors in health policy processes within low-and middle-income countries.
February 3, 2024
Tripling nuclear energy by 2050 will take a miracle, and miracles don’t happen
SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana‘s co-authored piece in Down to Earth offers a critical perspective on the role of nuclear energy in addressing climate change. Join the conversation on prioritizing renewables for a sustainable future!
Media
February 27, 2024
Online harms bill will force transparency, add costs for tech platforms, experts say
Join the discussion on the latest developments in digital governance with Prof. Heidi Tworek‘s (SPPGA, Department of History) analysis of Ottawa’s online harms bill and its potential impact on tech firms in The Globe and Mail.
February 22, 2024
AtkinsRéalis, Atomic Energy of Canada to partner on development of new Monark nuclear power reactor
SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana sheds light on the development of the Monark reactor, emphasizing the importance of safety standards in nuclear energy. via The Globe and Mail
February 18, 2024
The War Over Burying Nuclear Waste in America’s Busiest Oil Field
Learn about the future of nuclear energy and waste management from SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane in the Wall Street Journal. A thought-provoking piece for those interested in sustainable energy solutions.
February 15, 2024
Exploding Alberta’s Myths about Small Nuclear Reactors
“On average, it takes about 10 years for a nuclear plant to go from the beginning of construction … to the point where it starts supplying electricity to the grid,” says Prof. M.V. Ramana on Alberta’s nuclear power ambition. via The Tyee
February 8, 2024
Xcel asks for more nuclear waste storage to operate Prairie Island until 2050s
Prairie Island’s nuclear plant extension raises important questions about waste storage and federal responsibility. SPPGA Director Allison Macfarlane shares provides valuable insights into the discussion. via Star Tribune
February 1, 2024
What Will the Series of Pivotal Elections in 2024 Mean for Democracy?
Profs. Chris Tenove (SPPGA, Department of Political Science) and Heidi Tworek‘s (SPPGA, Department of History) shed light on the global collision of technology and politics during 2024 elections. via CIGI.
