Professor Daniel Carey

University of Galway

Professor Daniel Carey is director of the Moore Institute for Research in the Humanities and Social Studies at NUI Galway. He is a former Irish Research Council awardee

How much damage has Donald Trump done to the United States?

The norm-busting, ludicrous, calculated, dangerous and inept president leaves behind a damaged country

United States • 12 Jan 21

Those curtains will have to go: Joe Biden in the Oval Office in 2015

Joe Biden may win the White House, but where was the 'blue wave'?

While a Democrat may be back in the White House, this was not an electoral triumph for the party in the Senate or House

US Election 2020 • 06 Nov 20

You're fired: is Donald Trump set to become a presidential loser?

After an inept and divisive campaign, the US president may well be rejected by voters tomorrow

US Election 2020 • 02 Nov 20

Part of a memorial for George Floyd in Minneapolis. Photo: Getty Images

America's historical problem with racism

George Floyd's death had led to a remarkable wave of protests, but will this moment succeed in transforming America?

Racism • 20 Apr 21

Why we need more than just scientists to document the pandemic

We need to recognise that this crisis is as much about society and politics as it is about virology and immunology

Coronavirus • 21 Apr 20

Does Bernie Sanders have what it takes to beat Donald Trump?

It's Super Tuesday for the Democracts so how would the leading contender fare against the White House incumbent?

2020 US Presidential Election • 03 Mar 20

Boris Johnson, Winston Churchill and the United States of Europe

It's instructive to look at the various speeches and articles by Johnson's hero Churchill on Britain's place in Europe

Boris Johnson • 13 Aug 19

Can Donald Trump be beaten in 2020?

A checklist for the many would-be candidates seeking to defeat the current US president in two years' time

President Donald Trump • 18 Jan 19

The trials and humiliations of Theresa May

How can we explain the British prime minister's ability to carry on despite a constant wave of attacks, onslaughts and setbacks?

Theresa May • 17 Dec 18

How much has changed in Ireland since the economic collapse?

A decade on, there is much to learn about how Ireland reacted to the financial crash and its aftermath

Ireland • 27 Sep 18

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