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Simon Granovsky-Larsen

Assistant Professor of Politics and International Studies, University of Regina
My research examines Guatemala’s post-conflict transition, especially in relation to ongoing political violence and the efforts of social movements to transform the country. After finishing a 10-year project on the relationship between the campesino (peasant) social movement and state agrarian institutions, I am now looking into the role of non-state armed groups in facilitating the implementation of large-scale extractive projects such as mines, hydroelectric dams, and agro-fuel plantations.

This work is based on fifteen years of collaboration with grassroots groups and human rights defenders in Guatemala, which began when I worked in the human rights field before entering graduate studies. Through this research, I have produced two books (one single-authored and one co-edited, both of which will be released with Canadian university presses in Spring 2019), as well as articles and book chapters in a number of high-profile international publications. I am also active with professional and community associations, sitting as a board member on the Canadian Association for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, the Mexican International Studies Association (AMEI), and, until 2017, the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation, and acting as an Associate Fellow of the York University Centre for Research on Latin America and a Fellow of the Caribbean and the University of Calgary Latin American Research Centre.

The hidden truth about migrant deaths at the Canada-U.S. border

Feb 09, 2025 03:40 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Life Law

The return of Donald Trump as United States president has sparked new security measures along the Canada-U.S. border. After Trump threatened to slap tariffs on Canadian imports if irregular migration and illegal drugs were...

Economy

Trump and Modi to Hold Rare Joint Press Conference in Washington

U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a joint press conference on Thursday in Washington, the White House announced. This marks a rare occasion for Modi, who seldom takes questions...

Stock Futures Rise Slightly as Inflation Data Dampens Rate Cut Hopes

U.S. stock index futures edged higher Wednesday evening as investors processed a hotter-than-expected consumer inflation report, reducing the likelihood of near-term interest rate cuts. Wall Street ended mostly lower...

Australia Defends Aluminium Exports Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

Australias Trade Minister Don Farrell reaffirmed that the country increased aluminium exports to the U.S. with Washingtons approval, addressing concerns over a potential exemption from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium....

Japan's Wholesale Inflation Hits 4.2% in January, Fueling Rate Hike Speculation

Japans wholesale inflation surged to 4.2% in January, marking its fifth consecutive monthly increase and exceeding market forecasts of 4.0%. The rise in the corporate goods price index (CGPI), which tracks...

Copper Prices Surge as Market Braces for Potential U.S. Tariffs

Copper markets are on edge as traders anticipate potential U.S. import tariffs under President Donald Trumps administration. While no official tariff has been imposed, the price gap between the CME and London Metal...

Politics

Syria's Foreign Minister to Attend Paris Conference Amid Fragile Transition

Syrias Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani will visit Paris on Thursday for an international conference focused on stabilizing Syria during its delicate transition. This marks the first high-level trip by a Syrian...

DOJ Sues New York Over Immigration Law, Citing Federal Supremacy

The U.S. Justice Department has sued New York state officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul, over a law restricting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the lawsuit,...

Trump Orders Overhaul of Foreign Service, Citing 'America First' Agenda

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday, directing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reform the foreign service to ensure full alignment with his America First policy. The order mandates changes...

Trump Pushes to Shut Down U.S. Department of Education

U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to shutting down the Department of Education, calling for its immediate closure on Wednesday. His latest remarks align with his long-standing campaign promise to reduce...

Trump Engages Putin and Zelenskiy in Peace Talks to End Ukraine War

Trump Engages Putin and Zelenskiy in Peace Talks to End Ukraine War U.S. President Donald Trump announced that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed a desire for peace...

Science

South African telescope discovers a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s

Inkathazos glowing plasma jets are shown in red and yellow. The starlight from other surrounding galaxies can be seen in the background. K.K.L Charlton (UCT), MeerKAT, HSC, CARTA, IDIA, CC BY You may not know it, but right...

It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. Its a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that...

Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?

Every day, about 48.5 tonnes of space rock hurtle towards Earth. Meteorites that fall into the ocean are never recovered. But the ones that crash on land can spark debates about legal ownership. Globally, meteorite hunting...

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

Technology

DeepSeek’s AI Models Boost Huawei’s Competitiveness in China’s Chip Market

DeepSeeks artificial intelligence (AI) models are giving Chinese chipmakers like Huawei a competitive edge against U.S. processors, particularly in AI inference tasks. Unlike Nvidias powerful chips designed for training AI...

Baidu to Offer Free Access to AI Model Ernie from April 1

Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) announced that its advanced artificial intelligence model, Ernie, will be available for free starting April 1. The move positions Baidu as a key competitor in the AI landscape, directly challenging...

Cisco Boosts Full-Year Outlook Amid Strong AI Demand, Beats Q2 Estimates

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) raised its full-year forecast after reporting better-than-expected fiscal Q2 results, driven by increasing demand for AI-related infrastructure. For the quarter ended Jan. 25, Cisco posted an adjusted...

Tesla’s Future Remains Bright Despite Stock Decline, Says Wedbush

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) remains on track for long-term growth despite recent stock struggles, according to Wedbush. The firm reaffirmed its bullish outlook, citing Teslas advancements in autonomous driving and CEO Elon Musks...

Private Equity Firms Eye Trend Micro in Potential $8.5B Buyout

Bain Capital, Advent International, EQT AB, and KKR are among private equity firms exploring a potential acquisition of Japanese cybersecurity giant Trend Micro (OTC:TMICY), which has a market value of 1.32 trillion yen...