Publications
October 7, 2024
The World Is Abandoning the WTO
SPPGA Prof. Kristen Hopewell writes about the rising number of nations violating WTO regulations, warning of the possibility for a “tipping point where the multilateral trading system collapses altogether”. Via Foreign Affairs
October 4, 2024
The Tin State
Prof. Sara Shneiderman (SPPGA; UBC Anthropology) writes on “the post-earthquake ‘tin-state’” following Nepal’s 2025 earthquakes, sharing insight on material and political transformation through a reconstructive lens. Via Himalaya Journal
Media
October 8, 2024
Private sector advances proposal for large-scale nuclear power plant in northern Alberta
SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana discredits claims that nuclear power will solve the global climate crisis, suggesting that funding for nuclear plants are “better invested in renewables”. Via CBC News
October 7, 2024
Who’s right? Pro-nuclear narrative in check
Amongst institutional buzz for nuclear power, SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana explains its pervasive danger, including potential accidents and prospective “military proliferation”. Via Casper Star Tribune
October 7, 2024
British Columbia’s Election Is a Bellwether for Climate Policy
SPPGA Prof. Sheryl Lightfoot (FNIS; UBC Political Science) speaks on BC’s enactment of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), operating alongside First Nations’ liaison with government and private industry in a “more democratic” manner. Via The Walrus
October 7. 2024
Trudeau heads to Southeast Asia as Israel-Hamas war promises to overshadow trade talks
Prof. Kai Ostwald (SPPGA; UBC Political Science) weighs in on Asia-Pacific relations, stating that the ASEAN and East Asia Summits offer the chance to “raise global concerns and call for solidarity” regarding geopolitical conflicts. Via CBC News
October 3, 2024
Construction of Ontario nuclear reactor should move forward despite incomplete design, regulator says
SPPGA Prof. M.V. Ramana casts doubt on the approval of Canada’s new power reactor, noting the inevitable modifications during construction & CNSC’s inadequacy in answering “key safety questions”. Via The Globe and Mail
