The University of Toronto is the leading Canadian university in the field of political science and has an internationally renowned faculty, so choosing to study there was a no-brainer. My experience as an undergraduate student in political science was amazing. I learned to develop my arguments and express them in a coherent and well-reasoned manner — an essential skill for anyone planning to pursue a career in fields related to politics. — Abouzar Nasirzadeh, Winner of the Jules and Elaine James Scholarship and the Suzanne and Edwin Goodman Prize. Completed an MA in international relations at the London School of Economics. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Science here at the University of Toronto.

In the Press


Lynette Ong’s Op Ed: Pakatan Rakyat must rethink strategies

A recent Op Ed by Lynette Ong in Australian National University’s New Mandala explores the landscape of Malaysia’s politics and the reasons the opposition alliance, Pakatan Rakyat (PK), has failed to capture power.

To read the full Op Ed click here.

My Brother’s – And My Sister’s – Keeper featuring Professor Simone Chambers

In part 2 of  “My Brother’s – And My Sister’s – Keeper” on CBC Radio One Professor Simone Chambers, along with two other panelists, continues to explore the limits and the extent of our obligations to others, as individuals and as a society.

For part 1 click here.

For part 2 click here.

Professor Simone Chambers featured on CBC Radio

Today’s episode of Ideas on CBC Radio, titled “My Brother’s – And My Sister’s – Keeper, Part 1″, features Professor Simone Chambers and discusses the limits and the extent of our obligations to others, as individuals and as a society.

Listen to the episode by clicking here.

Op Ed: The garment disaster is no time to abandon Bangladesh

In a recent Op Ed in The Globe and Mail, Asif Farooq, writes about the need to put pressure on Western companies to change their policies and work with the textile industry in Bangladesh rather than withdrawing their contracts. “The Savar incident should prompt Western clothing companies to build a partnership of trust and to impose incentives that encourage the textile industry of Bangladesh to implement labour safety standards.”

To read the full Op Ed click here.

Asif Farooq will be starting his PhD with the Department of Political Science in Fall 2013.

Peter Loewen: Speaker’s ruling on MPs a victory — but a hollow one

In a recent Ottawa Citizen article, Professor Peter Loewen writes about the House of Commons ruling which allows MPs to speak without their party’s approval. “This ruling has two consequences. Theoretically, it means backbenchers are empowered to speak and ask questions on issues that matter to them, and not only those approved by their party whips. Practically, this is an invitation for free-thinking MPs to identify themselves, set aside their ambitions and settle in to their backbench seats for a long time.”

To read the full article click here.


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