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Contribution

Trinity’s Campus Is Open To The Public. Why Does Its Campus Tour Policy Prevent Students From Showing Their Loved Ones Around?

Maureen Loftus recounts her experience with Trinity's campus tour policy and argues for serious changes
By Maureen Loftus
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Athbheochan na Gaeilge: Fíor nó Bréagach?

An bhfuil bunús dáiríre leis an athbheochan Gaelach ata le feiceáil sna Meáin, fad is go bhfuil líon na gcainteoirí ag dul in léig?
By Siún Ní Dhubhshláine
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Analysis

All Roads Lead to…a United Ireland?

What a controversial Orange Order parade says about Ireland’s changing relationship with both its past and its future
By Lily van der Bergh

Russian Opposition Party Yabloko Officially Banned From Elections

While many might believe that those residing within Russia would favour the policies of the Russian government due to Putin’s strategic political manipulation and propaganda, the internal economic and political consequences of actions such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has provided the space for Russian political disillusionment to be entertained more.
By Erin Hennessy

New Sanctions on Israeli Settlers: Progress or Performance?

An interview with Trinity BDS Chair Seán Radcliffe about the announcement of global sanctions on the Israeli settlements
By Chris Petrosky

The Paradox of Protecting Democracy

As the far-right gains traction across Europe, Germany’s struggle with the AfD raises difficult questions about how democracies should defend themselves.
By Lily van den Bergh

The Difference Between a Headline And a Policy: Trump and His Irish Unity Comments

Why the distinction matters when analysing American presidential commentary
By Matias Trinca

What does the Defence Agenda mean for Ireland’s EU Presidency?

Ireland will face challenge in the months ahead as it seeks to lead on the EU’s most consequential defence agenda in a generation without compromising Irish neutrality
By Alannah Wrynn
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Why Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel Remains Challenging

Research involving Trinity scientists sheds light on bottlenecks in producing new and ramping up existing sustainable fuels for aircraft
By Varvara Vasylchenko
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Analysis

Symbols of Power: A Lost Art

Are houses of power an investment in the state of democracy?
By Brendan O'Halloran