Dr. Rose discusses the persuasiveness of political speech
Dr. Jonathan Rose, Department Head and Professor of Political Studies, recently talked with the Toronto Star about the persuasiveness of political speech.
Dr. Leuprecht Discusses Geneva Talks and Trump's Ukraine Plan
Dr. Christian Leuprecht, a cross-appointed Professor in the Department of Political Studies and Policy Studies, recently spoke with CBC News about the Geneva talks and Trump's Ukraine peace plan.
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Historical Narratives as an Obstacle to Peace: How Canadian Universities Can Help UN Peace Efforts
Date
Friday November 28, 202512:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Robert Sutherland hall, room 554Join us for the next installment of the Corry Colloquium Speaker Series, featuring “Historical Narratives as an Obstacle to Peace: How Canadian Universities Can Help UN Peace Efforts,†with Colin Stewart. The event will take place on Friday, November 28, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Until August of this year, Colin Stewart served as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Cyprus, heading the peacekeeping force there (UNFICYP) and leading the UN’s mediation efforts on the ground. Prior to that, he was the Special Representative in Western Sahara, heading MINURSO from 2017 to 2021.
Over the course of almost 20 combined years with the UN, he served in 5 peacekeeping Ñý¼§Ö±²¥s and 3 political Ñý¼§Ö±²¥s, working in Asia, Africa and Europe. As Deputy Head of the UN Office to the African Union in Addis Ababa from 2011 to 2016, he played a lead role in building the UN-AU partnership in peacekeeping. His work with the UN in putting on the successful referendum in East Timor in 1999 was recognized that year by Maclean’s Magazine.
In addition to his UN work, he has represented former President Carter and the Carter Center in Palestine and DR Congo, managing election observation Ñý¼§Ö±²¥s for pivotal elections in each place.
He was a Canadian diplomat from 1990 to 1997, serving in Ottawa (including as Legislative Assistant to then Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy) and Jakarta, with shorter assignments in Helsinki and Moscow.
Mr. Stewart is a graduate of Laval University in Quebec City. He is currently retired, living with his wife and son in Ottawa.
Queen's IIGR hosts fireside chat between David Peterson and Jeffrey Simpson
On October 1, 2025, the Queen’s Institute of Intergovernmental Relations held its annual Kenneth MacGregor Lecture at the Donald Gordon Conference Centre in Kingston. This year’s Lecture, "From Meech to MAGA: National Unity and Trade in an Era of Trump," took the form of a fireside chat between former Premier of Ontario David Peterson and former Globe and Mail national affairs columnist Jeffrey Simpson.
Progress and/or Backlash? Assessing Gender and Inter-sectional Forces in and Beyond the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Date
Friday November 21, 202512:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 554We invite you to attend the latest installment of the Corry Colloquium Speakers Series on Friday, November 21, from 12:00-1:30 pm, for a talk entitled: Progress and/or Backlash? Assessing Gender and Inter-sectional Forces in and Beyond the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, by Dr. Kelly Dittmar.
Dr. Dittmar is an Associate Professor, Political Science, at Rutgers University–Camden and Director of Research and Scholar, Center for American Women and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
Professor Stéphanie Martel talks about Canada's trade Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to Singapore
As Mark Carney visits Singapore to deepen investment ties and position Canada as a global trade player, Department of Political Studies Associate Professor Stéphanie Martel notes Ottawa must prove its relevance in the speeding‑up Indo‑Pacific race.
Department Head Jonathan Rose discusses Ontario’s recent Anti-Tariff Ad
As Donald Trump lashes out at Ontario’s anti-tariff advertisement, calling it “fraudulent†and reigniting trade tensions with Canada, experts warn that misinformation continues to fuel political polarization. Department of Political Studies Professor and Department Head Jonathan Rose says many of Trump’s claims are misleading — a reminder of how narrative control shapes public perception in moments of economic strain.
Professor Amarnath Amarasingam talks about the conspiracy theories surrounding fluoridation
As Pasco, Washington, and other cities move to end water fluoridation amid rising conspiracy theories, experts warn of deeper social unrest. Department of Political Studies and School of Religion Assistant Professor Amarnath Amarasingam says anti-fluoride activism reflects a growing sense of chaos and mistrust — a symptom of people trying to regain control in an uncertain world.
Dr. Stéfanie von Hlatky renewed as Canada Research Chair
Congratulations to Dr. Stéfanie von Hlatky on her renewal as Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Gender, Security, and the Armed Forces.
Leadership Opportunity: Director and Stauffer-Dunning Chair
Director and Stauffer-Dunning Chair
School of Policy Studies
Queen’s University