In Northern Ireland, Catholics now outnumber Protestants. That’s a first. Laurence Cooley and John Coakley - October 4, 2022 But look closely and you’ll find a more complicated picture. What does that mean for prospects of a United Ireland?
Boris Johnson ripped up part of his Brexit deal with Europe Henry Farrell - June 14, 2022 The ‘Northern Ireland Protocol’ was supposed to solve Brexit’s border issue
A Sinn Fein win in Northern Ireland could bring big changes Kimberly Cowell-Meyers and Carolyn Gallaher - May 5, 2022 What might happen to political power sharing — and calls for Irish reunification?
Could Ukraine become neutral, like Switzerland? Five things to know. Audrey Kurth Cronin - March 9, 2022 Neutral countries today are nonaligned — and well-armed
Northern Ireland’s borders are stirring up trouble again Dermot Hodson - November 18, 2021 Why is Boris Johnson threatening to scrap the agreement that he negotiated?
Ulster loyalists are burning buses and cars in Belfast, thanks to Brexit Kimberly Cowell-Meyers and Carolyn Gallaher - April 13, 2021 Here’s how the U.K. decision to leave the E.U. upset Northern Ireland’s fragile peace
People are talking up the prospects of a united Ireland. It’s easier said than done. Kimberly Cowell-Meyers and Carolyn Gallaher - March 16, 2021 Sinn Fein might say that’s what it wants, but working out the details won’t be easy.
Britain has just admitted that it’s breaking its word on Brexit Henry Farrell - September 7, 2020 A U.K. government minister says the U.K. will “break international law, in a very specific and limited way."
Apple won’t have to pay nearly $15 billion in European taxes Aidan Regan - July 15, 2020 That’s bad news for Europe’s efforts to crack down on its own internal tax havens
European Union isn’t likely to blacklist U.S. travelers Henry Farrell - June 23, 2020 It is more worried about internal politics than snubbing the United States.
Police reforms helped bring peace to Northern Ireland Kimberly Cowell-Meyers and Carolyn Gallaher - June 17, 2020 Crime rates have dropped. And many Catholics no longer see the police as a hostile force.
Europe’s leaders meet this week to confront the coronavirus Matthias Matthijs and Kathleen R. McNamara - April 21, 2020 The fate of the European Union could be at stake.
Ireland and Britain aren’t part of Trump’s coronavirus travel ban. This is why. Henry Farrell - March 12, 2020 Trump’s travel ban applies only to countries within the “Schengen area”
Sinn Fein won bigger than anyone in Ireland expected. That’s not altogether good for Sinn Fein. Henry Farrell - February 11, 2020 Ireland’s electoral system meant Sinn Fein couldn’t fully capitalize on its winning margin
Ireland may be about to see a historic election upset Henry Farrell - February 3, 2020 Sinn Fein is in first place in the Irish Times’s new poll
Northern Ireland reforms ‘ethnic veto’ to help get its legislature back to work Drew Mikhael and Allison McCulloch - January 18, 2020 It’s a sign that Sinn Fein and the Unionists are losing ground to middle-of-the-road parties
After 3 years, Northern Ireland’s legislators have finally gone back to work. What happened? Kimberly Cowell-Meyers and Carolyn Gallaher - January 17, 2020 Here’s what brought Sinn Fein and the Unionists back together — and what could tear them apart again.
After Britain’s elections, people are talking about a united Ireland. Don’t hold your breath. Henry Farrell - December 13, 2019 Ireland’s government doesn’t really want it.
After Brexit, will Northern Ireland return to violence? Dieter Reinisch - December 4, 2019 A resurgent IRA might not be the real danger.
Britain and Europe have reached a deal on Brexit. Here’s who won and lost. Henry Farrell - October 17, 2019 Ireland got what it needed, but Boris is probably happy.
Northern Ireland’s Troubles began 50 years ago. Here’s why they were so violent. Joseph M. Brown and Gordon C. McCord - August 21, 2019 Catholics and Protestants lived side by side — but with very few shared social or economic ties
Trump thinks that Ireland wants a border wall. Good grief. Henry Farrell - June 6, 2019 If the Northern Ireland border closes, Ireland’s troubles might start up again
Northern Ireland’s peace was already in trouble. Brexit is making things harder to fix. Kimberly Cowell-Meyers and Carolyn Gallaher - May 1, 2019 Can Lyra McKee’s shooting bring everyone back to the negotiating table?
A car bomb has stirred fears that Brexit will blow up peace in Northern Ireland. That isn’t likely. Dieter Reinisch - January 22, 2019 [caption id="attachment_70043" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A pedestrian walks past a billboard
The problem with Brexit is that there’s no obvious next step Henry Farrell - January 16, 2019 [caption id="attachment_78665" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators protest against Brexit. (AP)[/caption] No
Britain has plunged into Brexit chaos. Here are the key facts. Henry Farrell - December 12, 2018 Over the past few days, Britain has entered into a
Brexit: The next big 5 things to watch Tim Haughton and Anand Menon - October 29, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79490" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Anti-Brexit protesters march along Piccadilly on
Theresa May’s Brexit speech may break the Northern Ireland peace process Henry Farrell - July 19, 2018 On Friday, British Prime Minister Theresa May will deliver a
Brexit is a mess — and Trump’s visit sure didn’t help Sam Winter-Levy and Alasdair Phillips-Robins - July 16, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/segments/trump-responds-to-question-about-his-criticism-of-may/2018/07/13/40af67ac-869f-11e8-9e06-4db52ac42e05_video.html In his first visit to Britain, Donald Trump made
How Brexit could kill Northern Ireland’s peace accords Kimberly Cowell-Meyers and Carolyn Gallaher - April 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_70043" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A billboard in West Belfast, shown Dec.
20 years after the Good Friday Agreement, few people recognize how Northern Ireland’s religious leaders helped bring peace Nukhet Sandal - April 10, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71995" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Martin McGuinness, the Sinn Fein chief
Northern Ireland is in crisis because of a dispute over language Cera Murtagh and Allison McCulloch - March 2, 2018 When Northern Ireland’s nationalists and unionists made peace in 1998,
This is why Irish politicians are frustrated with the U.K.’s Brexit negotiations Neil Dooley - December 5, 2017 As Henry Farrell noted here on Monday, Brexit talks are
The Irish border has crashed Brexit negotiations. Here’s what you need to know. Henry Farrell - December 4, 2017 A couple of hours ago, the Financial Times top headline
This is how the U.K. election may destabilize Northern Ireland Yvonne Galligan and Kimberly Cowell-Meyers - June 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59820" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Staff begin counting votes in Titanic Exhibition
A tiny party of hardliners holds the balance of power in Britain. Here’s what you need to know Henry Farrell - June 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59560" align="aligncenter" width="960"] British newspapers on Friday tout the
This is how some British MPs represent their constituents without ever showing up Mary Nugent - June 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59587" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A boy holds a picture of
The next phase of Brexit is about to start. Here are 4 things to watch. Tim Haughton - March 29, 2017 British Prime Minister Theresa May will submit a letter triggering
The truth behind Ireland’s dead babies scandal Henry Farrell - March 3, 2017 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] The entrance to the site under
Why U.S. taxpayers may pay most of the bill for Apple’s $14.5 billion tax judgment Henry Farrell - August 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45804" align="aligncenter" width="960"] European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager during a
Did Ireland’s economy really grow by 26.3 percent? Only on paper. Here’s the real story. Aidan Regan - July 15, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43816" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Irish passport. (iStock)[/caption] According to
Post-Brexit, the U.K. is in its worst political crisis since 1940 Matthias Matthijs - June 29, 2016 On June 23, 2016, Britain voted to leave the European
The U.K. has voted for Brexit. Here’s what happens next. Henry Farrell - June 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42763" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Nigel Farage, leader of the United
This is the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s Easter Rising. What was the Easter Rising? Henry Farrell - March 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38008" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A group from County Kerry, Ireland,
J.K. Rowling got in trouble for how she talks about Africa. Here’s why she may have been right. Henry Farrell and Chris Blattman - February 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35299" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Did Voldemort threaten Uagadou, the African
Apple may owe Ireland $19 billion, but Ireland doesn’t want the money. Here’s why. Henry Farrell - January 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34981" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (Angel Navarrete/Bloomberg)[/caption] Depending on the outcome
The Irish vote for marriage equality started at a constitutional convention. Jane Suiter, David Farrell, and Clodagh Harris - June 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25782" align="aligncenter" width="606"] Irish voters celebrate the country’s historic
Tsipras' Greek balancing act begins Joshua Tucker - February 3, 2015 Continuing our series of Monkey Cage Election Reports, the following
Tsipras’ Greek balancing act begins Harris Mylonas and Akis Georgakellos - February 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20845" align="alignnone" width="620"] Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras holds
Five key questions – and answers – about the arrest of Gerry Adams Henry Farrell - May 1, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams
Post-Election Report: Ireland President Joshua Tucker - October 31, 2011 In our continuing series of election reports, we are pleased
Irish politics: a pre-election primer Henry Farrell - January 24, 2011 It appears that the Irish election will take place on
Politics Everywhere: World Cup Qualification Edition Erik Voeten - November 19, 2009 Yesterday the final qualification matches for next summer's World Cup
STV and party identification Henry Farrell - November 12, 2009 "Tyler Cowen":http://www.marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2009/11/range-voting.html in an aside at Marginal Revolution. bq. Most
Election Analysis series – The Lisbon Treaty Referendum in Ireland Henry Farrell - October 3, 2009 As most watchers of European politics probably know already, Ireland
Election Reports and Political Science Joshua Tucker - September 14, 2009 One of the goals of the Monkey Cage is to
New(ish) Afghanistan-Pakistan blog Henry Farrell - August 20, 2009 While I was on holiday in Ireland, _Foreign Policy_ started
Irish Political Science/Economics Cage-Fight! Henry Farrell - June 25, 2009 It's on, according to Colin Scott at Paul Krugman-cited blog,