What the UK Census really says about the Irish in Britain It's important to differentiate between the 'Irish population' as seen in the UK Census and the reality of the broader 'Irish community' Migration • 09 Dec 22
'A British reclamation of Ireland down the line? Unthinkable?' What would be the British government's attitude to Sinn Féin's electoral dominance on the island of Ireland should it materialise? Politics • 11 May 22
How the Falklands war caused rifts in Anglo-Irish relations The Falklands war 40 years ago was a turbulent period for relations between the Irish and British governments Falklands War • 30 Mar 22
Why that Downing Street Christmas party video is so infuriating A political communicatons' expert on why a leaked video of a press conference rehearsal has prompted so much fury Politics • 09 Dec 21
Why do British people know so little about Ireland? From politics to academia, ignorance in British society about Ireland has profound implications for relations between the two nations Britain • 05 Nov 21
What will Britain look like 50 years after Brexit? Many potential scenarios for the future of Britain lie ahead in the wake of the departure from the EU Brexit • 24 Nov 20
The view from Germany on Brexit Analysing how Brexit will affect Germany has meant a better understanding of the benefits of the EU and the challenges faced by Ireland Brexit • 13 Sep 19
Will Brexit Britain stand up for Hong Kong? The British tendency to prioritise trade with China over a defence of Hong Kong's autonomy may be amplified by Brexit Hong Kong • 09 Sep 19
'Boris Johnson may be a joke, but he will have the last laugh' In the Age of Entertainment, it is more important to be amusing and whacky rather than competent or honest to succeed in politics Boris Johnson • 26 Jun 19
Is Theresa May the worst British prime minister of modern times? Here are the departing British prime minister's rivals for that unwanted title Britain • 24 May 19
'We're fed up of Brexit, yet we can't get enough of it' We're addicted to Brexit because it's nothing less than a fundamental struggle for the true meaning of democracy Brexit • 13 Apr 19
The life and death of British spy turned politician Airey Neave Just who was Airey Neave, the British politician assassinated 40 years ago this week by the INLA? Airey Neave • 28 Mar 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
Chaos, incompetence, decline: Brexit and the British government Brexit has highlighted an unprecedented level of self-imposed chaos and ineptitude from British cabinet ministers and civil servants Brexit • 19 Nov 18
The Brexit poll which reveals how Britain views Northern Ireland We should not be surprised if British public opinion considers dumping Northern Ireland at moments of political expediency Brexit • 27 Jun 18
Brexit lessons from Britain's 19th century push for free trade When Britain repealed the Corn Laws in 1846, it became the first major economy to adopt unilateral global free trade. With Brexit negotiations underway, how … Brexit • 25 Sep 17