Faculty News

Political Studies in the News - November 7, 2022

Nov 07, 2022

Canadian Armed Forces now permitting permanent residents to enlist.

Political Studies in the News - November 3, 2022

Nov 03, 2022

Problems with Canada's national security system. 96% of Halifax Regional Police Association members give a vote of non-confidence regarding their police chief.

Political Studies in the News - November 1, 2022

Nov 01, 2022

Ontario government's plan to table legislation to pre-emptively end education worker strike. Convoy organizers testify at the Emergencies Act inquiry.

Political Studies in the News - October 31, 2022

Oct 31, 2022

The Rogers outage requires redefinition of quality. The Emergencies Act inquiry.

Political Studies in the News - October 31, 2022

Oct 31, 2022

Common traits associated with those who believe in conspiracy theories.

Political Studies in the News - October 27, 2022

Oct 27, 2022

Canadians repatriated from a Syrian detention camp for ISIS fighters' family members.

Political Studies in the News - October 26, 2022

Oct 26, 2022

The common traits associated with those who believe in conspiracy theories. Explaining low voter turnout in the municipal election. Human spies remain a significant threat.

Political Studies in the News - October 25, 2022

Oct 25, 2022

Insight into the killing of London, Ontario's Afzaal family last year. Explaining low voter turnout in the municipal election. Canadian Forces recruitment challenges.

Political Studies in the News - October 22, 2022

Oct 22, 2022

Russia targets key Ukrainian infrastructure using drones.

Political Studies in the News - October 20, 2022

Oct 20, 2022

How political party influences seep in at the municipal level. The situation in Ukraine. The inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shootings. Lack of confidence in the Halifax police chief.

Political Studies in the News - October 19, 2022

Oct 19, 2022

Alberta police reform.

Political Studies in the News - October 18, 2022

Oct 18, 2022

The situation in Ukraine

Political Studies in the News - October 16, 2022

Oct 16, 2022

How serious are Putin's threats?

Political Studies in the News - October 12, 2022

Oct 12, 2022

The death of two police officers in Innisfil and the dangers of policing. Political mistrust, conspiracy theories, and the loss of faith in political institutions.

Political Studies in the News - October 11, 2022

Oct 11, 2022

Russia's bombing campaign in Ukraine.

Political Studies in the News - October 9, 2022

Oct 09, 2022

Hybrid model of Parliament is under the microscope again.

Political Studies in the News - October 7, 2022

Oct 07, 2022

Amplifying women’s voices for sustainable conflict prevention and resolution.

Political Studies in the News - October 7, 2022

Oct 07, 2022

Grant Amyot discusses the results of the recent Italian election.

Political Studies in the News - October 7, 2022

Oct 07, 2022

What is a tactical nuclear weapon? Hidden hate tags in Poilievre YouTube videos. Russia and China looking for regime expansion.

Political Studies in the News - October 6, 2022

Oct 06, 2022

Russia "claims" control of the largest nuclear plant in Ukraine

Political Studies in the News - October 4, 2022

Oct 04, 2022

How public health can become a tool of social control.

Political Studies in the News - October 4, 2022

Oct 04, 2022

How the War could end in Ukraine.

Political Studies in the News - October 3, 2022

Oct 03, 2022

The October 3, 1993, anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia.  

Political Studies in the News - October 3, 2022

Oct 03, 2022

John McGarry receives the Pearson Peace Medal for outstanding contributions to global peace efforts!

Political Studies in the News - September 30, 2022

Sep 30, 2022

Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territories.

Political Studies in the News - September 28, 2022

Sep 28, 2022

Experts agree voting age shouldn't be lowered to 16. Diagolon founder, Jeremy Mackenzie, arrested. Canadian Armed Forces recruitment problems. 600 soldiers deployed to the east coast after Hurricane Fiona. Military mobilization in Russia.

Political Studies in the News - September 27, 2022

Sep 27, 2022

Labour shortages persist in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Political Studies in the News - September 26, 2022

Sep 26, 2022

Violent threats about Pierre Poilievre's wife referred to RCMP.

Political Studies in the News - September 23, 2022

Sep 23, 2022

Political Studies department develops brand-new internship program for students.

Political Studies in the News - September 22, 2022

Sep 22, 2022

"Nuclear blackmail": Putin's threats of nuclear war.

Political Studies in the News - September 21, 2022

Sep 21, 2022

Ukraine presses Canada to send more weapons. What is the Royals' role in reconciliation now?

Political Studies in the News - September 20, 2022

Sep 20, 2022

Should Canada provoke China? The impact of voter fatigue on the upcoming Kingston, Ontario municipal election.

Political Studies in the News - September 19, 2022

Sep 19, 2022

Le point sur la situation en Ukraine/The situation in Ukraine

Political Studies in the News - September 16, 2022

Sep 16, 2022

Queen Elizabeth a master of communication. Security for Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Queen important to Canadian federalism.

Political Studies in the News - September 15, 2022

Sep 15, 2022

An update on Ukranian forces and their successes in the northern regions against Russia. A look at the Queen's legacy and the role of monarchy in Canada.

Political Studies in the News - September 14, 2022

Sep 14, 2022

India’s new “made in India” policy for military weapons and equipment is leaving the nation’s military unarmed

Political Studies in the News - September 13, 2022

Sep 13, 2022

Ukraine piles pressure on retreating Russian troops.

Political Studies in the News - September 11, 2022

Sep 11, 2022

Pierre Poilievre's speech a clear effort to demonstrate party could be more inclusive.

Political Studies in the News - September 8, 2022

Sep 08, 2022

Much of the current anger in Canada is based on grievances that aren't real. Police in Coutts, AB, worried protesters would turn weapons on law enforcement. Reflecting on the death of Britain's longest reigning monarch.