John Foster / 14 Apr 2023
The End of Northern Ireland
Prospects for Reunification
When it comes to Northern Ireland, it’s hard not to feel like it's still the Ice Age.(...)
IRA
John Foster / 10 Feb 2020
The Rise of Sinn Féin
Ireland’s New Class Politics
Irish politics has always moved in rhythms different to the rest of Europe. Saturday’s election is no exception. (...)
John Foster / 29 Nov 2019
Drop the Guns
Daniel Finn’s One Man’s Terrorist: A Political History of the IRA
Britain's decision to leave the EU has destabilised Northern Ireland. A return to sectarian conflict is one of the most feared consequences of the return of a hard border.(...)
Greg Barnhisel / 17 Jul 2019
Actually Existing Ireland
The View From Brexit
You have to be told that you’re crossing the border. Nothing, except a change in lane-divider paint colour, marks the once-militarised line between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.(...)
John Foster / 03 Jun 2019
The New Irish Politics
After the EU Elections
Those that don’t follow rugby, or don’t live in Australia may perhaps have missed the affair surround comments posted by Waratahs and Australia star player Israel Folau on social media.(...)