Professor Renan Levine discusses the implications of the U.S. shutdown on Canada's economy
October 10, 2013
The United States’ federal government shutdown is now in its seventh day. The stalemate over specifics of the debt ceiling, President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act and the operating budget continues to stall the American economy with no end in sight. Renan Levine teaches U.S. politics at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus.He explains his […]
Professor Harald Bathelt discusses Canadian innovation (or lack thereof) on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin
October 8, 2013
Canada the Cautious We had the Walkie-Talkie. The Canadarm. The Blackberry. Where is the next big Canadian idea coming from? And what is holding us back? Study after study confirms that Canadians are lagging in innovation and entrepreneurship. Are there structural problems keeping us from inventing the next big product or is a conservative Canadian […]
Professor Diana Fu profiled by U of T News
October 8, 2013
Professor Diana Fu was one of three new faculty members recently profiled by U of T News: “My main project is completing a book manuscript on state control and civil society contention in authoritarian China,” says Fu, who specialises in comparative politics, with an emphasis on China. A native from China, Fu will bring her […]
Vote Compass launches in Australia
October 8, 2013
Vote Compass, an online electoral literacy tool, was most recently used by over a million Australians during the 2013 federal election. Developed and run by several political science PhD candidates, Vote Compass launched into Australia in partnership with the Australian Broadcast Company (ABC). “It’s been a huge success,” says Clifton van der Linden, founder and […]
PhD Candidate Jamie Levin discusses the campaign against SodaStream
October 8, 2013
Jamie Levin, a PhD candidate focusing on international relations, recently co-authored an article with Sarah Treleaven for Harpers Magazine discussing the campaign against the Israeli company, SodaStream. SodaStream is a kitchen appliance which allows users to carbonate their own tap water and, with the addition of syrup, transform it into flavored soda. “The device, which […]
Professors Wiseman and Loewen discuss the Federal Horserace
October 8, 2013
In an article posted by The Hill Times on Monday, Oct. 7th, Professors Nelson Wiseman and Peter Loewen discuss Federal elections: University of Toronto political science professor Nelson Wiseman said he believes the current trends in voter opinion will continue into 2015, and the Liberals are likely to regain their historical advantage against the NDP, […]
Why revolutionary regimes are so durable: A Q & A with Professor Lucan Way
October 8, 2013
Recently Political Science Professor Lucan Way sat down for an interview with U of T News to discuss his research into regimes. Professor Way discusses what exactly a revolutionary regime is, why they are so durable and then briefly touches upon Egypt and Syria. What is a revolutionary regime? A revolutionary regime is one that […]
The Noah Blackstein and Michael Donnelly Graduate Fellowships in Political Economy
September 23, 2013
As a result of two generous gifts to the department by former student Noah Blackstein, two new graduate fellowships have been created. The Noah Blackstein and the Michael Donnelly Graduate Fellowships will be awarded to PhD students engaged in the study of political economy. Mr. Blackstein donated these gifts because, as he said, his experience […]
The Keith Davey Forum on Public Affairs – Drone Warfare: Justice, Strategy, Technology
September 20, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Isabel Bader Theatre Victoria University 93 Charles St. W., Toronto GENERAL SEATING – Doors open at 4:45 p.m. *** Speakers: Neta C. Crawford, Professor of Political Science, Boston University Avery Plaw, Associate Professor of Political Science, Director, University Honors Program, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Janice Stein, Moderator, […]
Intensive Course on The Middle East and International Diplomacy
September 20, 2013
The Department of Political Science will be offering an Intensive Course on The Middle East and International Diplomacy – Today and in the Future (POL 498H/2801H1 S) by John Bell who is the Director of the Middle East and Mediterranean Program at the Toledo International Centre for Peace in Madrid, and was formerly Middle East […]