Political Science
Critical thinking in action
Political science is the study of power, authority and governance in human affairs. We examine the social, economic, cultural, historical, geographical and other forces that generate conflicts in and between societies.
Do you want to understand how decisions are made at different levels of government? Are you curious about how social justice issues affect you and the world?
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Political Science Weekly Digest for Friday, June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands,...
Recent publications by Oliver Schmidtke
June 16, 2025
Oliver’s latest publications. PhD student, Fazila Mat, is co-author on the first paper. Chiodi, L., Mat, F. and O. Schmidtke. Seizing Transnational Opportunities in Times of Political...
Limited Term Assistant Teaching Professor in International Relations
June 6, 2025
Department of Political Science, ßÉßɱ¬ÁÏ LIMITED TERM ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Start date: August 1, 2025 We acknowledge and respect the...
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