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
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 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
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
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
What the latest Iranian crisis means for global politics Qasem Soleimani's assassination raises issues for Iran, the Middle East, the United States, Russia and the EU Iran • 07 Jan 20
An impeachment explainer - what happens next? The Donald Trump impeachment saga now moves to the US Senate, where Republican majority leader Mitch McConnell wields a lot of power United States • 19 Dec 19
US policy change on Israeli settlements makes peace more remote The current US administration has turned decades of US policy on Israel and Palestine on its head Israel • 29 Nov 19
Donald Trump and the toxic triangle The toxic triangle may explain why conduct and behaviour that would see any other person held to account does not apply here United States • 06 Nov 19
What does Turkey's attack on Syria mean for the key players? Hundreds have been killed and tens of thousands forced to flee after attacks by Turkish forces on northern Syria Syria • 11 Oct 19
The road to a possible war between the US and Iran The current tensions in the Middle East can be traced back to the United States withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal Middle East • 18 Sep 19
What Ireland's man in America saw during the events of 1969 Reports from Ireland's ambassador to the United States show that 1969 looked quite different at the time compared to how it does in hindsight History • 03 Sep 19
Behind the US and China's conscious economic decoupling After four decades of relatively stable economic co-operation, what's causing the trade tensions between the world's two largest economies? Business • 02 Aug 19
The problem with Ivanka The social media memes around Ivanka Trump's G20 summit appearance reflect anger at her sense of entitlement. Ivanka Trump • 27 Sep 19
Is war inevitable between the US and Iran? Escalating tensions between the two countries could have huge ramifications for the Middle East Middle East • 28 May 19
The politics of a céad míle fáilte for visiting dignitaries Visits by heads of governments and states to Ireland have always generated interest in Irish foreign policy among the public Politics • 24 May 19
The global aspects of an Irish protest against Donald Trump Protests against Donald Trump's Irish visit will be part of a global campaign against the US president Donald Trump • 22 May 19
There's something about AOC The political clout and influence of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez owes much to her distinctive political philosophy Politics • 05 Apr 19
How US drone strikes still bring death and destruction from above Donald Trump is the latest US president to use deadly drone strikes to continue the war on terror Drones • 25 Mar 19
How Irish-American Catholics led the fight against communism From Joe McCarthy to Catholics in Action, many Irish-American Catholics were fervent anti-communism activists United States • 18 Nov 19
How Bing Crosby helped to put JFK in the White House Hollywood transformed the image and perception of Irish American Catholics over the course of the 20th century History • 19 Mar 19
How INSTEX could change the sanctions game for Iran Will a new financial channel between Europe and Iran persuade Donald Trump to return to the Iran Deal? Iran deal • 06 Feb 19
A question of neutrality and Shannon airport Is the ongoing US military use of Shannon Airport consistent with Ireland's policy of military neutrality? Shannon Airport • 16 Jan 19
How will the withdrawal of US troops affect Afghanistan? Whether US and other foreign troops stay or go, the prospects of peace in Afghanistan remain as distant as ever before Afghanistan • 23 Dec 18
John McCain: the life and strife of a political maverick Assessing the career of John McCain must take account of both his remarkable bravery and regrettable political mistakes Senator John McCain • 29 Aug 18
