4th Annual International Law Summer Institute at the BSIA
The BSIA will again hold a five-day International Law Summer Institute, in partnership with CIGI's International Law Research Program, from May 28-June 1, 2018.
Dispatch from the International Organization for Migration in Ghana: Olivia Matthews’ third blog from the field
MIPP student Olivia Matthews gets assigned to Travel Duty.
PhD Candidate Carla Angulo-Pasel successfully defends her thesis
The BSIA congratulates Carla Angulo-Pasel, who defended her thesis on January 16th.
Dispatch from the International Organization for Migration in Ghana: Olivia Matthews’ second blog from the field
MIPP student Olivia Matthews describes her many responsibilities at the IOM
Study co-authored by BSIA faculty member finds significant hike to carbon prices necessary to achieve emissions targets
A study released by the Laurier Centre for Economic Research co-authored by BSIA's Randall Wigle and Nicholas Rivers from the University of Ottawa, was cited in a recent article in The Globe and Mail.
Dispatch from CIVICUS in South Africa: Amy Zavitz’s fourth blog from the field
MAGG student Amy Zavitz discusses the importance of free expression
Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s fourth blog from the field
MAGG student Emma Fingler witnesses landmark elections in Nepal.
UW/BSIA scholars challenge millennials to abolish nuclear weapons
Jim Blight and janet Lang's new book, "Dark Beyond Darkness", draws on historical facts and human foibles to drive home how dangerous our world was during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and still is today with volatile leaders in charge of 15,000 nuclear warheads.
BSIA Fellow appointed to the Order of Canada
The BSIA congratulates Keith Hipel on his recent appointment to the Order of Canada.
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Trina Loken’s fourth blog from the field
MAGG student Trina Loken advocates for disaster preparedness as a public good.
Dispatch from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao PDR: Kyle Taylor’s fourth blog from the field
MIPP student Kyle Taylor describes the impact of transnational organized crime on security and development.
Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s third blog from the field
MAGG student Emma Fingler takes stock of her internship at its midway point.
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Indonesia: Emilie Turner’s third blog from the field
MAGG student Emilie Turner describes her role as “focal point” for the Leveraging Innovative Finance for Development conference.
Dispatch from CIVICUS in South Africa: Amy Zavitz’s third blog from the field
MAGG student Amy Zavitz reflects on the responsibility that comes with privilege.
Call for Expressions of Interest: Interim Director, Balsillie School of International Affairs
The Balsillie School is requesting expressions of interest from BSIA associated faculty interested in assuming the role of Interim Director, commencing on September 1, 2018, until such time as a new Director is appointed (for a period not expected to exceed two years).
Dispatch from the United Nations Development Programme in Viet Nam: Trina Loken’s third blog from the field
MAGG student Trina Loken situates UNDP Viet Nam’s work within wider climate change negotiations.
Three BSIA PhD students win IDRC research awards
The BSIA is pleased to congratulate PhD students Hari HC, Karolina Werner, and Diana Zacca Thomaz, who were each successful in the 2017 IDRC Doctoral Research Awards competition.
Dispatch from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Lao PDR: Kyle Taylor’s third blog from the field
MIPP student Kyle Taylor discusses the impact of corruption on development in his third blog post.
Dispatch from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Nepal: Emma Fingler’s second blog from the field
MAGG student Emma Fingler discusses a month of new experiences in Kathmandu.
Call for Presentations: Deconstructing the Ideological Complexity of Right-Wing Populism Across Borders
The BSIA and WICI seek presenters for a workshop analyzing the global phenomenon of right-wing populism.