As the Russian-Ukrainian conflict evolves, SPPGA faculty are closely observing current political events.
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and commentary by our SPPGA faculty as they happen.
April 27, 2022
SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana is mentioned in an article on IDN-InDepthNews, Ukraine Proves UN Cannot Singlehandedly Usher in a Nuclear-Weapons-Free World.
April 26, 2022
SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane appears in an article by The Washington Post, IAEA Finds Normal Radioactivity at Chernobyl on Disaster’s Anniversary.
April 20, 2022
Professor Hugh Gusterson (SPPGA; Anthropology) is quoted in an article by Financial Times, What Is The Toll Of Pulling The Trigger From 1,900km Away?
April 7, 2022
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) co-authors an article for the Centre for International Governance Innovation, Will War Propel or Delay the Global Push to Reform Social Media?
March 28, 2022
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) co-authors an article on The Conversation, The Russian invasion shows how digital technologies have become involved in all aspects of war.
March 26, 2022
SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana is mentioned in an article on The Economist, Developers of small modular reactors hope their time has come. (Subscription)
March 23, 2022
SPPGA Professor George Hoberg is quoted in a Reuters article, Canada plan to hike oil exports will not compromise climate goals.
March 18, 2022
SPPGA Professor Paul Evans appears in an interview with CBC News, After Biden and Xi speak, U.S. warns China could face sanctions if it aids Russian invasion.
Professor Philippe Le Billon (SPPGA; Geography) authors a Policy Options article, Putin’s war on Ukraine dictates new priorities for energy security.
March 17, 2022
SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane appears in a story by WIRED, The Nuclear Reactors of the Future Have a Russia Problem.
SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane is mentioned in an Al Jazeera article, Is a nuclear disaster likely in Ukraine?
SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane is quoted in an article by Energywire, ‘Hostage’ Ukraine nuclear operators face new challenges.
March 15, 2022
SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane is quoted in a Council on Foreign Relations article, Could Nuclear Power Cut Europe’s Dependence on Russian Energy?
March 11, 2022
Professor Matias Margulis (SPPGA; Land and Food Systems) is featured in an article by the Vancouver Sun, $5 peppers and $40 steaks: Why food prices are up and tips to bring bills down.
March 7, 2022
SPPGA Professor M.V. Ramana and SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane appear in a UNILAD article, What Could Happen In The Event Of An Attack On Ukrainian Nuclear Plant.
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) appears across multiple outlets (Ottawa Citizen, Cochrane Times-Post, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Sault This Week) in a news story titled, History is a good antidote to disinformation about Ukraine.
March 5, 2022
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) joins Tech Policy Press’ The Sunday Show podcast, Moves to ban Kremlin propaganda outlets evoke WWII anti-Nazi efforts.
SPPGA Professor M. V. Ramana is mentioned in a Global News article, Behind Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. He also appears across multiple outlets (Daily Tohoku; San-in Chuo; Fukui Shimbun) in a news story titled, Nuclear power plant “difficult to protect” accidental trouble fear of catastrophe. (Japanese; Subscription)
March 4, 2022
SPPGA Professor M. V. Ramana appears in a DownToEarth article, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses ‘unprecedented‘ nuclear threats: Experts. He, alongside SPPGA Director and Professor Allison Macfarlane, are also is featured in a Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists article, What experts say an attack on a Ukrainian nuclear power plant could do.
March 3, 2022
SPPGA Professor M. V. Ramana is a guest speaker on the Jas Johal Show, Fire at Europe’s largest nuclear plant after Russian shelling.
March 2, 2022
SPPGA Professor George Hoberg is featured in a Canada’s National Observer article, Environment minister rebukes claims Canadian oil and gas can fix Europe’s energy insecurity.
SPPGA Professor Julian Dierkes is quoted by several outlets (Reuters; Kathmandu Post; Financial Post) in a news story titled, Mongolia’s East-West balancing act buffeted by Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) is mentioned in various news articles titled, Lies, damn lies and propaganda wars: Russia’s ‘other’ campaign. The story has been published by the National Post, Vancouver Sun, The Cold Lake Sun, Clinton News Record, Shoreline Beacon, The Community Press, Cornwall Standard-Freeholder.
February 27, 2022
Professor Heidi Tworek (SPPGA; History) provides media consumption tips in a CBC article, How to avoid spreading misinformation about Ukraine.
February 26, 2022
SPPGA Professor M. V. Ramana is quoted in an InDepthNews article, A conflict over Ukraine embroils four of the world’s major nuclear powers.
February 25, 2022
Professor Yves Tiberghien (SPPGA Faculty Associate; Political Science Professor) appears in a CBC News article, Invasion of Ukraine puts Chinese relationship with Russia under pressure.
Professor Hugh Gusterson (SPPGA; Anthropology) writes an op-ed on the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Ukraine and the post-Cold War world.
SPPGA Professor M. V. Ramana is featured on The Tyee, Russia’s war: Use of nukes ‘extremely unlikely’. He also appears in a WIRED article, Risks to Ukraine’s nuclear power plants are small—but not zero. (Subscription)
