- Associate Professor Conflict Resolution, Trinity College Dublin
Families fled burning homes as violence flared in the city.
A view from the West Bank on Donald Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ for Israel and Palestine.
In a society where the past looms large, particularly around the issue of violent displacement, presenting an image of ‘sanctuary’ for those fleeing war is disingenuous.
International NGOs are promoting a ‘resilience agenda’ that masks their own failings in Palestine.
Theresa May has reached an agreement with the EU that will enable her to proceed to the second stage of Brexit negotiations. Here’s what it all means.
Brexit negotiations have revealed a clear lack of appreciation for the power of symbolism in Northern Irish politics.
From handshakes to football matches, the late deputy first minister understood that little gestures go a long way.
It’s the first time the ‘Green and White Army’ and the ‘Boys in Green’ have competed together in a football tournament – and it’s actually going rather well.
Classes at Al-Quds University have been disrupted by violence, but students are still struggling to learn.
As students across the UK and Ireland consider their next steps following publication of this year’s exam results, news outlets have been quick to produce whimsical comparisons to determine the top performing…
It’s an all-too familiar scenario: the Northern Ireland Assembly in “crisis”, rocked by the latest high-profile scandal that sends elected representatives into meltdown, scrambling for superlatives to…
Northern Ireland’s transition from intractable division to peaceful co-existence has been remarkable. In a conflict that has claimed the lives of 3,529 people, any attempt at building an enduring peace…
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