Comment & Analysis

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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Symbols of Power: A Lost Art

Are houses of power an investment in the state of democracy?
By Brendan O'Halloran
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Protecting What We Cannot See: Ireland’s New Air Radar Commitment

Chairperson of Cumann Wolfe Tone Maximilian Grasso discusses the Government's plans to reintroduce a military-grade air policing radar system
By Maximilian Grasso
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Analysis

The Social Media Ban: A Necessary Measure or an Unfair Transgression?

Have the EU overstepped the mark, or is this in the best interest of adolescents today?
By Haya Gardner
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Out of Order

Washington is trying to knock down the rules-based order. With the EU Presidency, Ireland has three months to show it can do better.
By Eliza Heaslip