Faculty News

Ukrainian flag painted on a cracked sidewalk

Understanding the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Virtual event features Queen’s experts discussing the genesis and the impacts of the current global crisis.

Contagion Cultures Lecture Series: Kyle Hanniman

Strengthening Canada’s Fiscal Resilience: The Challenge of Provincial Debt

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Professor Stéfanie von Hlatky at TEDxQueensU

Professor Stéfanie von Hlatky recently presented a TEDx Talk entitled "The Importance of Developing Your Foreign Policy"

Political Studies in the News - July 11, 2024

Jul 11, 2024

POLS Prof Stéfanie von Hlatky and Kerry Buck publish Op-Ed in the Globe and Mail: "The NATO Summit is not just about defence, it’s about shared values"

Political Studies in the News - June 26, 2024

Jun 26, 2024

Announcing the appointment of Boyoon Lee to Assistant Professor (Comparative Politics)

Political Studies in the News - June 5, 2024

Jun 05, 2024

POLS Prof Stéfanie von Hlatky Wins Prestigious Trudeau Fellowship

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Political Studies in the News - March 6, 2024

Mar 06, 2024

POLS Prof Stéfanie von Hlatky and PhD candidate Émile Lambert-Deslandes published in International Affairs: "The Ukraine War and nuclear sharing in NATO"

Political Studies in the News - January 8, 2024

Jan 08, 2024

POLS remembers Professor Emeritus Bruce Berman

book cover of Managing Federalism Through Pandemic

Political Studies in the News - December 18, 2023

Dec 18, 2023

Managing Federalism Through Pandemic recognized in the Hill Times' 100 Best Books of 2023!

Political Studies in the News - December 5, 2023

Dec 05, 2023

POLS remembers Professor Emeritus Edwin Black

Political Studies in the News - November 17, 2023

Nov 17, 2023

POLS Prof Oded Haklai OpEd in the Toronto Star, "Middle East peace: An unanticipated path amidst a crisis"

Political Studies in the News - November 1, 2023

Nov 02, 2023

POLS Prof Oded Haklai OpEd in the Globe and Mail, "Anti-Jewish bias has deeply permeated university culture"

Political Studies in the News - October 12, 2023

Oct 13, 2023

POLS Prof Oded Haklai comments following Hamas' invasion of Israel and ongoing evacuation efforts

Political Studies in the News - October 10, 2023

Oct 11, 2023

POLS Prof Oded Haklai comments on the current situation on the ground in Jerusalem

Political Studies in the News - August 31, 2023

Aug 31, 2023

Announcement of Sir Edward Peacock Professor Appointments

Political Studies in the News - July 15, 2023

Jul 15, 2023

POLS Prof Stéfanie von Hlatky pens op-ed in Globe & Mail about Canada falling short of its' military spending commitment to NATO

Cover of the March 2023 issue of the Student Strategy and Security Journal

Political Studies in the News -March 16, 2023

Mar 16, 2023

POLS students published in 3S Journal.

photograph of the late Professor J.A.W. Gunn

Political Studies in the News - March 15, 2023

Mar 15, 2023

Obituary of Professor J.A.W. Gunn

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Political Studies in the News -March 15, 2023

Mar 15, 2023

A proper hybrid Parliament would help expand gender-sensitive representation

Political Studies in the News - January 16, 2023

Jan 16, 2023

New military equipment will be valuable in the event Russia launches a spring offensive. The pandemic has increased the temperature of political discourse.

Destroyed buildings and rubble in a Ukrainian city

Political Studies in the News - January 13, 2023

Jan 13, 2023

How the removal of Russia's top commander in Ukraine could impact the war.

Medical professional holding a vial of Covid vaccine

Political Studies in the News - January 10, 2023

Jan 10, 2023

Conspiracy theories have to continuously evolve in order to dismiss evidence which disproves their explanation.

Image of the Front Page of the Winter 2022-2023 Political Science Quarterly

Political Studies in the News - January 9, 2023

Jan 09, 2023

Hungary's Slide Toward Autocracy: Domestic and External Impediments to Locking in Democratic Reforms.

Political Studies in the News - January 6, 2023

Jan 06, 2023

A look back at the conservative era in Kingston.

Political Studies in the News - January 4, 2023

Jan 04, 2023

Concerns about the Canadian military's ability to respond to international threats.

Political Studies in the News - January 2, 2023

Jan 02, 2023

Brenda Lucki is the latest RCMP boss struggling to reform the troubled force.

Al Hol camp in Al Hasakeh province, Syria, houses families of ISIS fighters.

Political Studies in the News - December 30, 2022

Dec 30, 2022

Women and children living in Syrian camps for families of ISIS fighters are prime targets for radicalization.

photograph of the Canadian parliament buildings in winter, overlooking the Ottawa River

Political Studies in the News - December 19, 2022

Dec 19, 2022

The inadequate response of municipal, provincial, and federal governments to the freedom convoy in Ottawa.

a photograph of soldiers in a row wearing camouflage and each holding a rifle at their side.

Political Studies in the News - December 14, 2022

Dec 14, 2022

Culture change in the military following the Minister of Defence's report to Parliament. Convictions remain rare when police are accused of sexual assault.

photograph of the German flag in front of the facade of the German parliament building

Political Studies in the News - December 10, 2022

Dec 10, 2022

Recent attempt to overthrow the German government compared with the January 6 insurrection in the United States. Allegations of sexual assault against police officers often do not result in a conviction.

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Political Studies in the News - December 8, 2022

Dec 08, 2022

Russian military continues to target Ukrainian infrastructure. Allegations of sexual assault against police officers often do not result in a conviction. Canadian Armed Forces says 2,400 permanent residents applied to join in November.

photograph of a red soccer ball with a green star sitting on grass with stadium lights in the background

Political Studies in the News - December 7, 2022

Dec 07, 2022

The history of European colonialism in African countries and their introduction to soccer. A plot to overthrow the government in Germany.

photo of a hand holding a cell phone with a text overlay across the photo which says "fake news" and "disinformation"

Political Studies in the News - December 5, 2022

Dec 05, 2022

Defining conspiracy theories. Liberal gun control bill could have a negative impact on the party's relations with the NDP.

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Political Studies in the News - December 2, 2022

Dec 02, 2022

How universities should better support students fleeing persecution. Liberals to consult public on the merits of creating a foreign agent registry.

Photo of Canadian soldiers in uniform with guns drawn in a grassy field, an old fence is behind them.

Political Studies in the News - November 29, 2022

Nov 29, 2022

Would the military be "challenged" to launch a large-scale operation? The usefulness of centres like Montreal's anti-radicalization centre in combatting extremism. D'Orazio provides expert testimony at the Public Order Emergency Commission.