The death of Queen Elizabeth will not weaken the attachment of Northern Ireland’s unionists to Britain. But it is a morale blow at a time of political uncertainty.
- Associate Professor, Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation, Trinity College Dublin
Metaphors, analogies and comparisons abound when talking about the war in Ukraine, but are they helpful? An expert in peace and conflict resolution explains.
Brexit is only the latest episode of cynicism and scaremongering at the top of unionism
A crisis can create divisions but it can also help heal them.
For 50 years, the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland has lagged behind the main unionist and nationalist parties. But it left them standing in the European elections.
For a lot of ordinary people in Northern Ireland, the hyper-British version of unionism is missing an important part of their identity.
Recent political events have raised the subject of Irish unity once again. But several issues need to be addressed first.
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To mark the 20th anniversary of the agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland, this episode of the podcast looks at its history, its legacy and the impact of Brexit on its future.
Talks between the DUP and Sinn Féin have collapsed again, but power sharing isn’t over.
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