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The word “bloc” to describe the European Union is becoming increasingly embedded in our political discourse in Ireland. A quick perusal of the...
The recent report by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) on the estimated costs of Irish unity, prepared by John FitzGerald and...
Israel has failed to accept that Palestinian lives are as valuable as Israeli lives, according to former ambassador Bobby McDonagh.
It is said that a picture can be worth a thousand words. The recent photograph of young Northern Ireland soccer fans at Windsor Park taking a...
It is a striking paradox that often the people most inclined to wave their national flag are also those most prone to disrespecting their country. The...
Bobby McDonagh says in the face of global conflicts and instability, there’s much to run from, but if we turn away, hope is lost.
The sudden shift in Sinn Féin’s position on the Israel-Gaza conflict in November was a reminder that the party faces significantly fewer political...
The consequences of the Netanyahu government’s brutal response to the grotesque Hamas attack on October 7th are already inevitable. Beyond the...
Following Saturday’s release of the nine-year-old Irish hostage held by Hamas, Emily Hand, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar tweeted that it was a day of...
The former ambassador says that law and order breakdowns in many parts of the world demonstrate how important the rule of law is.
As the tragedy unfolds in Gaza, in the aftermath of the horrific Hamas attack into Israel last month, one simple principle should be clear. All actors...
According to the former Irish ambassador, Israel and Hamas believe victory is possible, but will instead cause more suffering.
There have been recent calls, including from Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and People Before Profit, for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador to...
The former Irish Ambassador says many expect Ireland to align itself exclusively with one side or another, but we must instead grapple with the full,...
The Irish people have many reasons for being sympathetic to both the Israelis and the Palestinians. Especially in these exceptionally fraught times...
The British Government’s controversial Northern Ireland legacy Bill, which was approved by the House of Commons on Wednesday, has four significant...