Why do so few Irish women get jobs as government ministers? Recent general elections have increased female representation in Irish politics, but there's still glacial progress in attaining high office Politics • 08 Jul 20
Here's what should be on Eamon Ryan's ministerial to-do list The minister needs to focus on transport and household heating where success will deliver benefits for all Politics • 08 Jul 20
It's not easy being green: 5 problems for the new government Here are some of the more serious fault-lines that will shape the new government's plan to follow a green agenda Politics • 01 Jul 20
The evolution of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Are we about to witness a historic moment as the one-time bitter political rivals join forces in government? History • 26 Jun 20
Does the FF-FG deal finally mark the end of Civil War politics? With the benefit of hindsight, it is clear that the Civil War did not need to happen - and certainly not on the scale with … Politics • 26 Jun 20
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
What's next for the EU? 70 years on from the beginnings of what is now known as the European Union, there are many challenging issues on the future agenda Politics • 14 May 20
Can Trump's partisan base really help him win again in November? Despite the US president's grotesque performance during the pandemic, his partisan base won't falter when it comes to supporting him United States • 13 May 20
The woman who could have been Ireland's first female president Civil War politics and poor political choreography scuppered Rita Childers in 1974 History • 08 May 20
Why Irish problem gamblers need a regulator Protecting Ireland's many gambling addicts would be best done with the establishment of a gambling regulator Gambling • 08 May 20
Coronavirus, inequality and the digital divide The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the digital divide which is rampant in today's world Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20
A game of two halves: Ireland's two footballing nations The issue of choosing an international team for footballers born in Northern Ireland continues to be a bitter one Sport • 01 May 20
What should our healthcare system look like after the pandemic? The coronavirus outbreak has exposed key weaknesses in Ireland's healthcare system, which we must learn from for the future. Healthcare • 27 May 20
The strange tale of the Irish republicans and François Mitterrand How the "Irish of Vincennes" affair in 1982 caused a major political scandal for the French president History • 25 Mar 20
The problem with Shannon airport's contentious US visitors The continuing use of the airport by US military may create legal issues for Ireland with the International Criminal Court Shannon Airport • 11 Mar 20
Why it's time for Ireland to embrace a grand, grand coalition The parties need to end this excruciatingly long episode of political Love Island and realise electoral success has both benefits and burdens Politics • 02 Mar 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
The return of ISIS Despite being displaced from their strongholds, ISIS continues to carry out attacks in Iraq, Syria, Africa and elsewhere Islamic State • 18 Feb 20
How Niger became Europe's invisible new border The landlocked African state highlights the general trend of Europe's efforts to keep asylum seekers at a distance Politics • 12 Feb 20
How far down the ballot paper should you vote? After a weekend of intense number-crunching and computer simulations, these researchers have an answer. Election 2020 • 06 Feb 20
How "bad jobs" contribute to low election turnout Research shows that precarious work reduces political participation, increases inequalities and is detrimental for younger generations Election 2020 • 05 Feb 20
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
How George Orwell predicted the future The author's work is full of references to events and things which would both endure and re-emerge many decades later Books • 21 Jan 20
Who will decide Libya's future? As Libya stands on the brink of more civil war, a vast number of domestic and international players have an interest in what happens next Libya • 17 Jan 20
What can Ireland learn from the mess America finds itself in? The current polarisation in the US represents growing fundamental differences within the country United States • 17 Jan 20
