SFU Global Humanities
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Welcome to the Department of Global Humanities, home of cross-disciplinary inquiry and study at Canada's #1 comprehensive university, Simon Fraser University.
Burnaby, British Columbia
Joined August 2018
James Horncastle on Fairchild TV's Canada West-Political Segment to talk about Trump’s involvement in foreign conflicts despite his campaign to do otherwise and Carney’s response amidst Canada-US trade negotiations. @sfuhellenic @sfufass. Watch now:
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French translation now out:
theconversation.com
Donald Trump a été réticent à prendre des engagements fermes lors des réunions avec Zelensky et les dirigeants européens. La Russie de Poutine en sort gagnante.
James Horncastle, Global Humanities' McWhinney Professor in International Relations, on Trump's separate meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy and now his "balanced approach" have mostly benefited Russia. @ConversationCA @sfuhellenic @SFUFASS. Read now:
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James Horncastle, Global Humanities' McWhinney Professor in International Relations, on Trump's separate meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy and now his "balanced approach" have mostly benefited Russia. @ConversationCA @sfuhellenic @SFUFASS. Read now:
theconversation.com
Given Donald Trump’s unwillingness to make firm commitments at the meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, Russia has come out on top.
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Explore the themes of hope and collective action in the midst of global "polycrisis" with HUM 360 B200: Radical Hope in Feverish Times, a course that focuses on a problem-based approach to the contemporary world! @AdrianIvakhiv @SFUFASS. Course details:
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Jason Brown, our Lecturer in Religious Studies, on contemplative and somatic approaches to healing: @SFUFASS.
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Humanity is facing troubled times, as witnessed by increased polarization and division that are exploding into various forms of violence. Collectively, we are facing unprecedented ecological and...
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James Horncastle, McWhinney Professor in International Relations, talks to Fairchild TV about the Battle River by-election (timestamp: 1:04–2:09): @sfuhellenic @SFUFASS.
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McWhinney Professor in International Relations James Horncastle returns to 880 CHED's @ShayeGanam Podcast to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war after Russia launched waves of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv. @sfuhellenic @SFUFASS. Listen now:
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Podcast Episode · Shaye Ganam · 2025-07-31 · 10m
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RT @spyrosasofos: Israel’s aggressive revisionism seeks to violently reshape the Middle East. This is my second piece in @ConversationCA on….
theconversation.com
Israel’s strikes in Syria, framed as protecting the Druze, reflect a strategy to fragment the Syrian state and secure Israel’s role as the dominant regional power.
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James Horncastle, McWhinney Professor in International Relations, on Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine amid Trump's recent threats: @ConversationCA @sfuhellenic @SFUFASS.
theconversation.com
Ukraine is managing to survive what could be Russia’s last chance at decisive victory if Donald Trump is serious about his ceasefire threats to the Russian regime.
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What is religion, really? In this in-person course, explore global traditions, sacred stories, and big questions, like how religion shapes (and is shaped by) politics, science, gender, and everyday life. More info here:
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Why do humans seek the sacred? What even is religion? In this online, asynchronous course, explore global traditions, big questions, and how religion shapes, and is shaped by, culture, politics, science, and more. More info here:
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Epic battles, cursed families, vengeful gods, and wild transformations, this course dives into the myths of ancient Greece and Rome and explores why these stories still matter today. More info here:
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What does it mean to be human? Why do we belong, remember, dream, and fight? This course explores big questions through global stories, art, and ideas—inviting you to see the world, and yourself, in new ways. More info here:
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Explore the story of Greece, from Homer and the rise of the city-state to Byzantium, the Renaissance, and modern Athens. This course traces how Greek people and ideas shaped the ancient world and continue to influence global culture today. More info here:
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Why does Greek warfare—from Homer to 300—still capture our imagination? This course explores how war shaped Ancient Greek identity, culture, and politics, and how Hellenistic military traditions continue to influence the world today. More info here:
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From Athens to Alexander, and Rome to Byzantium, this course explores how Greek and Roman cultures shaped empires, transformed politics, art, and religion, and laid foundations for Byzantium and the rise of Islam in a changing world. More info here:
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Why do some artworks move us—and others confuse us? This course explores visual art from the 15th century to today, from Renaissance paintings to duct-taped bananas. Learn to see, interpret, and critique art across cultures and centuries. More info here:
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What does it mean to belong in a region shaped by empires, revolutions, and shifting borders? This course explores how film and literature from Southeastern Europe reflect questions of identity, memory, displacement, and modernity. More info here:
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The world’s on fire, literally. In this course, explore how artists, activists & communities respond to climate crisis, disinfo, war & AI with bold visions for change. From ecotopias to media activism, discover where hope meets action. More info here:
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If most people detest war, why does it persist? In this course, explore humanity’s complex relationship with conflict, from classic war theory to modern tech and global crises. What is war, and can it ever end? . More info here:
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