Why Trump's attacks on libraries are bad news for everyone Recent events in the US have shown us libraries and the services and information they provide must never be taken for granted Donald Trump • 16 May
Why Trump's attacks on libraries are bad news for everyone Recent events in the US have shown us libraries and the services and information they provide must never be taken for granted Donald Trump • 16 May
How Trump isn't the first to try to expand US presidential powers Many other US presidents have sought to use various theoretical justifications to widen the scope of their presidential powers United States • 31 Mar
How Trump isn't the first to try to expand US presidential powers Many other US presidents have sought to use various theoretical justifications to widen the scope of their presidential powers United States • 31 Mar
How JD Vance's visit reflects decades of US interest in Greenland There's a long and contentious history of US interest in the Arctic island, but it seems to have entered a new phase under Donald Trump Greenland • 27 Mar
How JD Vance's visit reflects decades of US interest in Greenland There's a long and contentious history of US interest in the Arctic island, but it seems to have entered a new phase under Donald Trump Greenland • 27 Mar
Why Americans care so much about the price of eggs The rising cost of this food staple has become a major political issue because of Donald Trump's promise to bring prices down Cost of Living • 18 Mar
Why Americans care so much about the price of eggs The rising cost of this food staple has become a major political issue because of Donald Trump's promise to bring prices down Cost of Living • 18 Mar
What is the value of US security guarantees? US security guarantees in Vietnam and Afghanistan should give Ukraine and all US allies pause when considering their value this time around Politics • 11 Mar
What is the value of US security guarantees? US security guarantees in Vietnam and Afghanistan should give Ukraine and all US allies pause when considering their value this time around Politics • 11 Mar
JD Vance is now Trump's attack dog, but will he get the top job? The clearly ambitious vice president knows the next four years could make or break his ability to take over from Donald Trump United States • 10 Mar
JD Vance is now Trump's attack dog, but will he get the top job? The clearly ambitious vice president knows the next four years could make or break his ability to take over from Donald Trump United States • 10 Mar
5 things to look out for in the German elections this weekend From the likely next chancellor to possible coalition partners, here's what you need to know before Germany goes to the polls Germany • 20 Feb
5 things to look out for in the German elections this weekend From the likely next chancellor to possible coalition partners, here's what you need to know before Germany goes to the polls Germany • 20 Feb
A short history of the separation of powers from Romans to Trump The checks and balances that hold a functioning democracy together may be coming under threat in the United States United States • 18 Feb
A short history of the separation of powers from Romans to Trump The checks and balances that hold a functioning democracy together may be coming under threat in the United States United States • 18 Feb
Is Tesla's sales slump down to Elon Musk's political shenanigans? The political views of the wealthiest person on the planet may not be to the liking of would-be Tesla car owners Tesla • 13 Feb
Is Tesla's sales slump down to Elon Musk's political shenanigans? The political views of the wealthiest person on the planet may not be to the liking of would-be Tesla car owners Tesla • 13 Feb
Here are 3 items for the to-do list of new Minister for Children The same issues have plagued Tusla and the provision of services for children in care for more than a decade Children • 05 Feb
Here are 3 items for the to-do list of new Minister for Children The same issues have plagued Tusla and the provision of services for children in care for more than a decade Children • 05 Feb
5 years after Brexit, has united Ireland push lost its momentum? Brexit forced the border question back onto the agenda, but the sense of crisis that once drove these conversations has started to dissipate Brexit • 31 Jan
5 years after Brexit, has united Ireland push lost its momentum? Brexit forced the border question back onto the agenda, but the sense of crisis that once drove these conversations has started to dissipate Brexit • 31 Jan
What Trump gets wrong about the US and the Panama Canal The project was a "tropical hell" marked by brutal racial segregation and the mass mortality of foreign workers Panama canal • 22 Jan
What Trump gets wrong about the US and the Panama Canal The project was a "tropical hell" marked by brutal racial segregation and the mass mortality of foreign workers Panama canal • 22 Jan
What's behind Elon Musk's disruptive foreign policy initiatives? As Trump moves back into the White House, Musk's unwanted involvement in the domestic affairs of US allies may have unintended consequences Elon Musk • 20 Jan
What's behind Elon Musk's disruptive foreign policy initiatives? As Trump moves back into the White House, Musk's unwanted involvement in the domestic affairs of US allies may have unintended consequences Elon Musk • 20 Jan
A short history of US presidential inaugurations The tone and content of an inaugural speech has often served as a president's mission statement for the next four years United States • 18 Jan
A short history of US presidential inaugurations The tone and content of an inaugural speech has often served as a president's mission statement for the next four years United States • 18 Jan
Will Moscow-Washington nuclear hotline be put into use again? The hotline between the two capitals has averted war in the past, but cool heads will be needed in Trump's White House and Putin's Kremlin Politics • 15 Jan
Will Moscow-Washington nuclear hotline be put into use again? The hotline between the two capitals has averted war in the past, but cool heads will be needed in Trump's White House and Putin's Kremlin Politics • 15 Jan
Meet Sarah Cecilia Harrison, Dublin's first female councillor The Co Down-born artist championed social reform projects to improve the lives of the city's poorest residents History • 10 Jan
Meet Sarah Cecilia Harrison, Dublin's first female councillor The Co Down-born artist championed social reform projects to improve the lives of the city's poorest residents History • 10 Jan
How Trump's plan to hire inexperienced loyalists could backfire In a highly dangerous world, it's important that Trump chooses his advisers wisely rather than simply surrounding himself with 'yes men' Donald Trump • 03 Jan
How Trump's plan to hire inexperienced loyalists could backfire In a highly dangerous world, it's important that Trump chooses his advisers wisely rather than simply surrounding himself with 'yes men' Donald Trump • 03 Jan
Why Ireland sought to stop US airlines landing at Dublin Airport There was a high level of tetchiness between Ireland and the US when it came to transatlantic aviation in the 1960s History • 16 Dec 24
Why Ireland sought to stop US airlines landing at Dublin Airport There was a high level of tetchiness between Ireland and the US when it came to transatlantic aviation in the 1960s History • 16 Dec 24
The boss & big fella: the ballad of Charlie Haughey & Ben Dunne The man who became taoiseach 45 years ago and the colourful businessman found themselves closely linked on several occasions Ireland • 12 Dec 24
The boss & big fella: the ballad of Charlie Haughey & Ben Dunne The man who became taoiseach 45 years ago and the colourful businessman found themselves closely linked on several occasions Ireland • 12 Dec 24
Why Election 24 saw FF and FG avoid the incumbents' curse In a year when ruling parties around the world lost elections, Ireland's outgoing coalition parties bucked that trend Election 24 • 04 Dec 24
Why Election 24 saw FF and FG avoid the incumbents' curse In a year when ruling parties around the world lost elections, Ireland's outgoing coalition parties bucked that trend Election 24 • 04 Dec 24
Here are the most competitive constituencies in Election 24 The Kavanagh Constituency Competitiveness Score uses the electoral experience of candidates in a constituency to determine competitiveness Election 24 • 27 Nov 24
Here are the most competitive constituencies in Election 24 The Kavanagh Constituency Competitiveness Score uses the electoral experience of candidates in a constituency to determine competitiveness Election 24 • 27 Nov 24
Here are the most competitive constituencies in Election 24 The Kavanagh Constituency Competitiveness Score uses the electoral experience of candidates in a constituency to determine competitiveness Election 24 • 28 Nov 24
Here are the most competitive constituencies in Election 24 The Kavanagh Constituency Competitiveness Score uses the electoral experience of candidates in a constituency to determine competitiveness Election 24 • 28 Nov 24
The long and winding history of masculinity and Irish politics The construction of Irish political life as a 'masculine' sphere has contributed to gender inequality in the Oireachtas and beyond Election 24 • 26 Nov 24
The long and winding history of masculinity and Irish politics The construction of Irish political life as a 'masculine' sphere has contributed to gender inequality in the Oireachtas and beyond Election 24 • 26 Nov 24
How far down the ballot paper should you vote? After some intense number-crunching and computer simulations, these researchers have an answer Election 24 • 28 Nov 24
How far down the ballot paper should you vote? After some intense number-crunching and computer simulations, these researchers have an answer Election 24 • 28 Nov 24
A short history of colourful candidates in Irish elections This is not the first general election where parties and independent candidates with fringe views will be asking for votes Election 24 • 04 Dec 24
A short history of colourful candidates in Irish elections This is not the first general election where parties and independent candidates with fringe views will be asking for votes Election 24 • 04 Dec 24
