Dr. Blythe in the classroom.

What do political scientists do?  Politics is about power, and political science understands the processes, ideas, and institutions through which power is structured, as well as power's effects. Thus, we look at subjects that range from Canadian elections and political parties to the ethics of war and post-conflict management, from the political economy of the global South to theories of justice and citizenship, and from environmental movements to gender relations. In the Department of Political Science, our research and teaching engage with the big questions and with the critical events that shape politics around the world.

 

  1. Political Science Alum Ms. Renee Vaugeois given the UAlberta Advocacy Award

    Ms. Renée Vaugeois is a graduate of the U of A’s Political Science department and the current Executive Director of the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights.

  2. Political Science Grad Student Nathan Andrews Named in Top 30 Under 30

    Political Science PhD candidate Nathan Andrews was selected as one of this year's "Top 30 youth under 30" by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation.

  3. Political Science Grad Students Win the Routledge GCP&S Essay Prize

    Political Science graduate students Mariam Georgis and Nicole Lugosi are winners of the Routledge Global Change, Peace & Security Essay Competition.

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  1. Mali's Post-Crisis Crisis By Chris W. J. Roberts

    PhD candidate Chris W.J. Roberts argues in Ottawa's Embassy Newsweekly that Canada has lost any opportunity to play a substantive role in Mali's recovery.

  2. The Chinese - Ghanaians Standoff: Call for Mutual Agreement ByIsaacOdoom

    In this piece for The African Executive, PhD candidate Isaac Odoom discusses the deportation from Ghana of 18 Chinese for illegal mining, and the intricacies of China-Ghana political economy and diplomatic relations.

  3. Political Science adjunct professor Tom Butko comments on terrorism and religion

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Events & Deadlines

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