Liam Swiss
Sociologist @AcadiaSociology.bsky.social. Global development; globalization; gender; security; foreign aid. Past-President of the Canadian Sociological Association 2025-2026. www.liamswiss.com
- Reposted by Liam SwissJoin us for Dr. Robyn Maynard's public lecture (Policing Black Lives) tomorrow at 7PM in the KCIC Auditorium. All are welcome!
- Reposted by Liam SwissIt's cold outside..stay in and join this February webinar! Learn more: www.csa-scs.ca/news/tips-tr...
- Reposted by Liam SwissAcadia Sociology is excited to host Dr. Robyn Maynard next week for a public lecture, a research talk, and a discussion with racialized students/faculty/staff. All are welcome for the lecture "Policing Black Lives" (7pm Feb 5th) and the research talk "Abolition and Fascism" (11:30am Feb 6th).
- Nice summary of the Government of NS' recent overreach in the post-secondary sector here from the Dalhousie Coalition for Collegial Governance. Dal-focused, but the Schedule H discussion applies to every university in the province. cocogov.org/blog/post-007/
- Looking forward to participating in this Computational Social Sciences symposium at @dalhousieu.bsky.social this weekend: www.cssbridgingdisciplines.ca
- Reposted by Liam SwissWhat were the main causes behind the collapse of the United States back in the mid- to late 2020s? Here's my overview: www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu/why-the-us-c...
- Reposted by Liam SwissThe US has published a list today of dozens of environmental, scientific, and development organizations and treaties from which it is withdrawing. This list includes the IPCC; IRENA; the UNFCCC; UN Water; IPBES; among many others. Absolutely nuts. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
- More on the current NS government-mandated review of universities in the province www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
- Insightful commentary from Kate Ashley @kmans.bsky.social on the NS Government's recent overreach with our Universities www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/w...
- Congratulations to the newly-minted Dr. Judyannet Muchiri @judyannet.bsky.social on her successful PhD Defence @memorialu.bsky.social Sociology today! Bravo Dr. Muchiri!
- Reposted by Liam SwissYeah, as I've been saying, we overcompensated because the media ran with the stupid 'GDP per capita' and 'immigrants hurt housing' framing. This is long-run damage to the economy by short-term thinking, feeding xenophobia, and helping to further destroy Canada's world class universities.
- Reposted by Liam SwissIn response to the growing backlash against international LGBTQI+ rights and other aid donors' waning support, Norway is increasing its funding in this area. A good example for other countries, such as Canada, to follow. www.norad.no/en/news/news...
- I am co-chairing the Sociology of Development Research Cluster sessions at the 2026 CSA Conference: - DEV1 Development & its Discontents; - DEV2 Conflict/Development; - DEV3 SocDev Omnibus. Read the CFP and submit your abstract here: event.fourwaves.com/2026-csa-scs... @csa-scs.bsky.social
- Reposted by Liam SwissThis fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year. Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
- Reposted by Liam SwissWe are very excited to work in partnership with Dalhousie University’s Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology to host our Conference. Approximately 250 sessions have been planned, so submit your abstract by January 26 to present your work! www.csa-scs.ca/2026-annual-...
- Reposted by Liam SwissCheck out this Maple League event on Dec 10 for a discussion about creating space for BIPOC voices in higher education and beyond. Join Danai Bélanger and Foroogh Mohammadi to reflect on workplace culture, identity, leadership pathways, and community care. Register here: bit.ly/BT-Creating-...
- Reposted by Liam SwissThere have been 580 femicides in Canada since 2020. @cfoja.bsky.social has created a podcast with an episode for each woman and girl. Their lives matter. Their deaths were preventable.
- Reposted by Liam Swiss📢New issue of #PAG21 is out!📢 In their notes from the field, "Troubled Encounters", @balnik.bsky.social & Younna Christiansen outline the challenges of implementing a feminist foreign policy in the context of peacebuilding. gendersky polisky buff.ly/XFbx7St
- Excellent analysis here from @stephenbrown.bsky.social for The McLeod Group.
- Canada's feminist foreign policy was always more of a slogan than an actual policy. But it is still a bad sign that it was just officially jettisoned. Read my analysis here: www.mcleodgroup.ca/2025/11/the-...
- Does government funding limit charities' political advocacy in Canada? Despite anecdotal concerns that it does, we demonstrate via an analysis of CRA data over time that organizations receiving government funding are MORE likely to be politically active. Learn more: anserj.ca/index.php/cj...
- When Trudeau declined to put the feminist foreign policy forward in an actual policy statement, this walkback was inevitable. Disappointing nonetheless. Also unclear what this means for the future of Canadian aid still operating under the FIAP.
- Reposted by Liam SwissGreat piece on the intersection of environmental and AI polycrises at COP by @dbtindall.bsky.social theconversation.com/artificial-i...
- Reposted by Liam SwissResearch from Acadia Sociology's Dr. Lesley Frank (@franklyless.bsky.social) cited in CBC article on infant feeding in Canada and the spiralling costs of baby formula: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
- Excellent commentary from @stephenbrown.bsky.social on the McLeod Group Blog about Canada's ill-timed cuts to its global aid responsibilities: "The World Needs Less Canada?" www.mcleodgroup.ca/2025/11/the-...
- Violence against aid workers has grown significantly over time. Our new article examines the connection between the securitization of aid and this violence. Read more here: stabilityjournal.org/articles/10....
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- My latest article, with Dr. Heather Dicks, is now out in Stability: "Aid Securitization and Violence Against Aid Workers" stabilityjournal.org/articles/10....
- Canada is retreating from its international assistance commitments in Budget 2025. Details are vague except for cutting $2.7 Billion in aid spending between 2026 and 2030. A missed opportunity for Canada to redouble efforts in face of American abandonment of aid. budget.canada.ca/2025/report-...
- Canadian aid cuts will bite deeply in global crisis zones, relief agencies say www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
- My commentary in @contexts.org on recent challenges in the Canada-US relationship:
- Who's sleeping with the Trumpian Elephant? 👀 Read liamswiss.bsky.social (AcadiaSociology.bsky.social) in the latest issue of @contexts.org! ➡️https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10.1177/15365042251377357
- Reposted by Liam SwissAcadia Sociology's Dr. Lesley Frank (@franklyless.bsky.social) has been renewed for another term as the Canada Research Chair in Food, Health and Social Justice. Congratulations Lesley! Read more here: www2.acadiau.ca/about-acadia...
- Reposted by Liam SwissCool new issue of contexts.org is out. Excited to have contributed to the "special section" on Canada-U.S. relationships, along with @liamswiss.bsky.social & others here up north. Important conversations here - check it out. journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.lib.ucalgary.ca/doi/epdf/10....
- Was pleased to accept an invitation from the Editors of @contexts.org (@sethabrutyn.bsky.social @aminghaziani.bsky.social) to contribute to a special section on the Canada-USA relationship along with @dbtindall.bsky.social & @pallavib.bsky.social. journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10....
- Reposted by Liam SwissWe invite you to submit a session proposal for inclusion in the Conference Program. The session may be focused on the Conference theme or relate to other sociological areas of research. Learn more: www.csa-scs.ca/2026-annual-...
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- Reposted by Liam SwissAbsolutely thrilled that our article “Institutionalized but Under Implemented: Factors Affecting Women’s Inclusion in Peace Negotiations b/t 1975 and 2020” has just been published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution #WPS go.bsky.app/QF29N6Y @grantforks.bsky.social @liamswiss.bsky.social
- Are you interested in when and why women are included in civil war negotiations--either as part of belligerent delegations or as part of a broader civil society process? You should read this new article by @miriamjanderson.bsky.social @liamswiss.bsky.social and myself. doi.org/10.1177/0022...
- New article out with @grantforks.bsky.social and @miriamjanderson.bsky.social in the Journal of Conflict Resolution:
- Are you interested in when and why women are included in civil war negotiations--either as part of belligerent delegations or as part of a broader civil society process? You should read this new article by @miriamjanderson.bsky.social @liamswiss.bsky.social and myself. doi.org/10.1177/0022...
- Reposted by Liam SwissAre you interested in when and why women are included in civil war negotiations--either as part of belligerent delegations or as part of a broader civil society process? You should read this new article by @miriamjanderson.bsky.social @liamswiss.bsky.social and myself. doi.org/10.1177/0022...
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- The Canadian Sociological Association (@csa-scs.bsky.social) is seeking Expressions of Interest in hosting the 2026 CSA Annual Conference. See call here: www.csa-scs.ca/news/confere...
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- Reposted by Liam SwissIt's still not too late to register for Thursday morning's (EST) seminar, "Power and resistance in the food system." Register on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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- Carney's new Cabinet relegates International Development to a Secretary of State level for first time in 30 years. Disappointing.
- Amazing Day One at the 2nd Annual Acadia Faculty of Arts writing retreat. So much fun!
- Day 2 of writing retreat in this beautiful place is such a treat. Thank you, Acadia Faculty of Arts!
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- Reposted by Liam SwissTrump is imposing a 10% tariff on the Heard and McDonald Islands. The Heard and McDonald Islands are uninhabited.
- Reposted by Liam SwissBruce MacKinnon, the editorial cartoonist at the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, drew this last November. No newspaper would print it. It now deserves an outing.
- Reposted by Liam SwissThe Acadia University Sociology Society is hosting a "Professor Trivia Night" tonight! Come and learn some embarrassing facts about your Acadia Sociology Professors! 6:00-8:00pm upstairs at Paddy's Pub, Wolfville.
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- Reposted by Liam SwissCome work with us in beautiful Canada! We are seeking a social science research leader with expertise in public policy. Please share with your networks! #academicsky #academia #PoliSciSky #polisky usask.csod.com/ux/ats/caree....
- Reposted by Liam SwissI don’t understand why the president is allowed to spout nonsense about colonizing another country and the 25th amendment isn’t being invoked in addition to all the other horrors this is insane. It’s absolutely insane. It isn’t funny or even weird.
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- Reposted by Liam SwissCanadian universities look pretty similar across the country, but this illustration by @caut.bsky.social illustrates the profound variation in where they get their money. www.caut.ca/bulletin/202...
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- Reposted by Liam SwissThe Acadia University Sociology Society invites all students to attend a student-led discussion panel next Monday, March 3rd, from 11:30am-1:00pm in BAC 325. The panel will be an open and critical discussion of Acadia University's "Campus Protest and Demonstrations Policy". All are welcome!
- Reposted by Liam SwissIn these Potemkin "peace talks" between the U.S. and Russia, keep in mind: -Russia needs to claim more territory and concessions to claim a 'win' -Ukraine can't accept flimsy security "assurances," especially not without the U.S. -Trump has no actual plan. foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/22/u...
- Reposted by Liam SwissUnlocked | Foreign aid cuts in the U.S. could provide 'fodder' for a Canadian government to go down a similar path, says international assistance expert Liam Swiss.
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- Reposted by Liam SwissCongratulations to Acadia's Dr. Emily Lockhart who has received a SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant with co-applicant Allison Smith to work with the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) to support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth who have experience technology-facilitated sexual and gender-based violence.
- Canadian aid workers warn ‘catastrophic’ USAID halt puts Ottawa’s projects in limbo www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
- Reposted by Liam SwissThis week, the Department of Sociology Anti-Colonization and Anti-Racism Committee will host "Holding Space" - an event to learn and listen about experiences with discrimination and racism at Acadia. All are welcome! Friday, February 14, 2025; 11:30-12:30; BAC 325
- Reposted by Liam SwissUNB's St. John campus is hiring a TT position in Sociology with an emphasis on quantitative methods. Although there are rules about prioritizing Canadian candidates, I would encourage US folks to apply. universityaffairs.ca/search-job/?...
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