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Thomas Klassen

Professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, York University, Canada
Thomas Klassen is a professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University. He has published widely on Canadian politics and policy and a numerous other fields. He has held Visiting Professor appointments in Germany and South Korea.

He has been prepared experts reports and affidavits, research reports for various levels of government and international organizations such as the OECD, and briefs to Standing Committees.

Recent books include "The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad: From Success in the Classroom to a Fulfilling Career" (2020), "Ageing in Asia-Pacific: Interdisciplinary and Comparative perspectives" (2018), and "The Routledge Handbook of Global Public Policy and Administration" (2017).

He has travelled widely including to North Korea.

Biden Steps Down, Ushering in a Historic Shift in American Politics

Jul 21, 2024 23:03 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

In an unprecedented decision, Joe Biden has announced his resignation as president of the United States effective at noon on Jan. 20, 2025. Biden becomes one of the few sitting American presidents who opted not to seek...

After 8 years in power, what is Justin Trudeau’s legacy — and how will he cement it?

Nov 25, 2023 07:36 am UTC| Politics

Justin Trudeau led the Liberals to electoral victory in 2015, when the party began the federal election campaign with just three dozen MPs in the House of Commons. Trudeaus campaign platform promised Canadians...

Trump vs. Biden, the sequel, is a battle of two older men with big liabilities

Nov 07, 2023 08:59 am UTC| Politics

In exactly one year this week on Nov. 5, 2024 Americans will vote for their next president. Joe Biden and Donald Trump are likely to face each other again. Both candidates have flaws but so far have batted away all...

The U.S. tendency to mythologize presidents may explain Donald Trump's appeal

Aug 10, 2023 08:16 am UTC| Politics

Donald Trump faces three separate indictments over 70 criminal and felony counts with additional charges likely to come in the days ahead. But more stunning than the unprecedented legal cases against the former...

Here are some of the political events that will dominate headlines in 2022

Jan 03, 2022 12:01 pm UTC| Politics

Last year started out hopeful with the emergence of COVID-19 vaccines, but quickly proved to be a challenging year for governments and communities worldwide. Still, in the midst of the pandemic, 2022 will bring about a...

US under Trump Series

A second impeachment is just the start of Trump's legal woes

Jan 14, 2021 04:53 am UTC| Politics

By becoming the first president to be impeached twice, Donald Trumps controversial and divisive term as president is reaching a surreal ending. Although he will likely remain in office and finish his term on Jan. 20, the...

A second Trump term? Or a Biden presidency? What it means for Canada

Nov 08, 2020 11:11 am UTC| Politics

After a surreal election campaign in the midst of a pandemic, were still not sure of the outcome either Donald Trump won a second term, or Joe Biden will become the next president. Although pre-election polls showed Trump...

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Economy

Iran-Israel War Escalates: Long-Range Missiles, Nuclear Site Strikes, and Global Energy Crisis

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has reached a dangerous new threshold as Iranian forces deployed long-range ballistic missiles for the first time, signaling a potential threat well beyond the Middle East...

US-Iran War: Trump Eyes Military Exit as Markets React to Potential De-escalation

President Donald Trump signaled that the United States is nearing the end of its military campaign against Iran, stating the offensive has largely achieved its core objectives degrading Tehrans missile capabilities and...

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz, Threatens Power Grid Strikes

President Donald Trump escalated U.S. military pressure on Iran Saturday, delivering a stark 48-hour ultimatum demanding Tehran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating strikes on the countrys largest power...

Qatar's Economy Under Pressure: How Regional Conflict Could Reshape Global Investment in 2026

Qatars economic outlook for 2026 has taken a concerning turn as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to destabilize the Gulf nations core revenue streams. According to Dr. Andreas Krieg, a leading regional analyst,...

EA's $15B Debt Offering Draws $25B in Investor Demand Amid Credit Market Turmoil

Investor appetite for large-scale leveraged buyouts remains surprisingly robust, as demand for Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) nearly $15 billion debt package has surged to approximately $25 billion. The offering, led by...

Politics

Trump Threatens ICE Airport Deployment Amid TSA Shutdown Crisis

President Donald Trump escalated tensions with congressional Democrats on Saturday, threatening to station Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at U.S. airports unless lawmakers immediately approve funding for...

Ukraine-U.S. Peace Talks Resume in Florida Amid Ongoing Russia-Ukraine War

Ukrainian and American negotiators resumed high-stakes peace discussions in Florida on Saturday, marking the latest diplomatic effort to bring an end to the devastating four-year conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The...

Ukraine-U.S. Peace Talks in Florida Target Ceasefire Framework and Defense Cooperation

High-stakes diplomatic negotiations between Ukraine and the United States are underway in Florida this weekend, as both nations work toward a structured peace agreement to end the ongoing conflict now entering its fourth...

Robert Mueller, Former FBI Director and Special Counsel, Dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the respected former FBI director who led a landmark investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, has passed away at the age of 81. His former law firm, WilmerHale,...

Trump's Shifting War Goals Against Iran: A Timeline of Contradictions

Since launching joint military operations with Israel against Iran on February 28, President Donald Trump and his administration have struggled to maintain a consistent narrative around the conflicts objectives, duration,...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Palantir's Maven AI Earns Pentagon "Program of Record" Status, Reshaping Military AI Strategy

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is drawing renewed investor and industry attention after the U.S. Department of Defense officially designated its Maven Smart System as a program of record, a classification that...

Amazon's "Transformer" Phone: Can It Succeed Where Fire Phone Failed?

Amazon is quietly developing a new smartphone, codenamed Transformer, marking the companys return to mobile hardware more than a decade after its Fire Phone disaster. According to sources familiar with the initiative, the...

Judge Dismisses Sam Altman Sexual Abuse Lawsuit, But Sister Can Refile

A federal judge has dismissed a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by his sister Annie Altman, ruling that the claims were too old to pursue under current law. However, U.S. District Judge Zachary...

Trump White House Unveils National AI Policy Framework for Congress

The Trump administration released a sweeping artificial intelligence policy framework on Friday, urging Congress to establish unified federal legislation that would override fragmented state-level AI regulations across the...

Jeff Bezos Eyes $100 Billion Fund to Transform Manufacturing With AI

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is in early-stage discussions to raise a massive $100 billion investment fund focused on acquiring manufacturing companies and accelerating their automation through artificial intelligence. The...