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Lara Silver is a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts, where she has taught since September 2007. She delivers lectures in Canadian-American relations, twentieth-century international relations, American history, and postwar British history. She has also held lecturing positions at Canterbury Christ Church University (UK) and the University of Victoria.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in European and International Relations from the University of Malta
- Master of Arts in European Studies from the University of British Columbia (included scholarship to North American-European diplomatic academy in Schloss-Hofen, Austria)
- Ph.D. in International Conflict Analysis from the University of Kent (UK)
Dr. Silver's research centers on 'The North Atlantic Triangle,' examining Canada's diplomatic relations with Britain and the United States from the late nineteenth century through the twentieth century. Her work spans diplomatic history, international relations, and the study of empire and colonialism, with regional expertise in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Canada's role in navigating relationships between major powers, analyzing historical moments through diplomatic history and political discourse.
Recent Publications Trends: Her scholarly output shows a progression from early work on Canadian military identity to contemporary analyses of Canada's triangular relationship with the US and UK. Recent publications (2022-2025) focus on nuanced aspects of Canadian diplomatic history, while her 2020 op-eds demonstrate engagement with current events through a historical lens.
Awards:
- Top Instructor 2014, Faculty of Arts, UBC
Dr. Silver's teaching excellence was recognized with the Top Instructor award in 2014. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available materials, her ongoing publication record suggests sustained research activity. Her work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, as evidenced by her NBC News op-ed on the Harry and Meghan situation.
