A century of Northern Ireland: can it survive another?
As Northern Ireland marks its centenary, Joe Rossiter reviews its turbulent history and asks what the future holds for the region.
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Merkel’s legacy? Trust, competence and pragmatism
Joe Rossiter looks at Angela Merkel’s legacy as she leaves office after 16 years in power.
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Northern Ireland Assembly election: First Minister Michelle O’Neill?
Joe Rossiter previews the potentially historic Northern Ireland Assembly election next year.
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The rise of the political podcast
“The political podcast looks to be a significant part of the future of politics coverage.” Joe Rossiter examines the role of the political podcast in comparison to traditional news sources and social media.
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Laurence Fox is fighting a culture war, not a mayoral race
With the London mayoral elections this week, Joe Rossiter argues that Laurence Fox is more interested in publicity and virtue-signalling than issues affecting the capital.
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It’s time for Britain to start caring about Northern Ireland
In response to the ongoing riots in Belfast, Joe Rossiter argues that there is a dangerous lack of awareness in much of the UK about Northern Ireland and its history, to the detriment of the region’s precious peace.
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Merkel’s legacy: the fight for the soul of the CDU
Joe Rossiter offers his views on Angela Merkel’s legacy in light of the recent German CDU leadership election.
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When governments play politics with vaccines, everyone loses
Joe Rossiter argues that the underlying politics behind the halting of AstraZeneca vaccines across Europe will have larger ramifications than the supposed side effects.
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What makes a political autobiography?
“Politicians’ books can be groundbreaking and live long in the memories of those they affect.” Joe Rossiter reflects on political memoirs in the wake of the 2020 US elections and Joe Biden’s inauguration.
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Ho, ho, holiday reads!
“Sedaris … casts a lights on the quirks and charming idiosyncrasies of family and the holiday season.” Books mull over festive reads for the holidays.
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