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Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) @warwickpais.bsky.social · Jul 9

Is Labour Listening on Legacy?

Aimee Smith & Feargal Cochrane from the #InclusivePeace project PAIS University of Warwick write in the July issue @Fortnight50
'Is Labour Listening on Legacy' in Northern Ireland? They argue that an inclusive, victim-centred approach to reconciliation is essential

A magazine page from Fortnight @ 55 titled "Is Labour listening on Legacy?" by Aimee Smith and Feargal Cochrane. The article discusses the Labour government’s commitment to repeal and replace the 2023 Legacy and Reconciliation Act.

The second page of the article continues the critique of the government's approach to legacy reform. It highlights contradictions in Labour's stance—promoting independent and victim-centred institutions while retaining political control.

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Feargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · Jul 7

Delighted to join @aimeejaysmith.bsky.social to write this piece in July issue of Fortnight. ‘Is Labour Listening on Legacy?’
We argue for a more inclusive victim centred approach
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social
@warwickpais.bsky.social
@neophytosloizides.bsky.social
@allimcculloch.bsky.social

Fortnight article on Labour government approach to Legacy in Northern Ireland Smith and Cochrane page 1

Fortnight article on Labour government approach to Legacy in Northern Ireland Smith and Cochrane page 2

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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · Jul 7

A thought provoking piece on the Labour Government’s approach to Legacy issues in Northern Ireland from our very own @aimeejaysmith.bsky.social & @feargalc.bsky.social
@warwickpais.bsky.social
Seems clear that a more inclusive approach is required for policy changes to secure legitimacy in NI 🙏

Feargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · Jul 7

Delighted to join @aimeejaysmith.bsky.social to write this piece in July issue of Fortnight. ‘Is Labour Listening on Legacy?’
We argue for a more inclusive victim centred approach
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social
@warwickpais.bsky.social
@neophytosloizides.bsky.social
@allimcculloch.bsky.social

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Feargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · Jun 17

Some excellent perspectives on power-sharing, lessons from across different cases & need to build #InclusivePeace for settlements to have legitimacy & more robust institutions.
Top work from top scholars @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social
@neophytosloizides.bsky.social
@allimcculloch.bsky.social

Neophytos Loizides @neophytosloizides.bsky.social · Jun 17

Waseda @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social event showed how peacebuilding must go beyond elite deals. From Cyprus to Bosnia to Kanaky and Philippines new ideas redefine third-party mediation. Citizens aren’t bystanders—they're central to durable peace. 🕊️ #Peacebuilding #Cyprus #Japan #InclusivePeace

@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · Jun 17

Interview with @allimcculloch.bsky.social @neophytosloizides.bsky.social
during the recent symposium in Tokyo outlining the #InclusivePeace project its aims and initial findings
-Link is below
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFiD...

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Neophytos Loizides @neophytosloizides.bsky.social · Jun 17

Waseda @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social event showed how peacebuilding must go beyond elite deals. From Cyprus to Bosnia to Kanaky and Philippines new ideas redefine third-party mediation. Citizens aren’t bystanders—they're central to durable peace. 🕊️ #Peacebuilding #Cyprus #Japan #InclusivePeace

@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · Jun 17

Interview with @allimcculloch.bsky.social @neophytosloizides.bsky.social
during the recent symposium in Tokyo outlining the #InclusivePeace project its aims and initial findings
-Link is below
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFiD...

「分断を越えて、平和を築く」——　“パワーシェアリング「権力分有」”という選択肢　#8bitNews

YouTube video by 8bitNews 〈Jun Hori〉

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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · Jun 17

Interview with @allimcculloch.bsky.social @neophytosloizides.bsky.social
during the recent symposium in Tokyo outlining the #InclusivePeace project its aims and initial findings
-Link is below
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFiD...

「分断を越えて、平和を築く」——　“パワーシェアリング「権力分有」”という選択肢　#8bitNews

YouTube video by 8bitNews 〈Jun Hori〉

www.youtube.com

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Feargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · May 27

An excellent Symposium upcoming at Waseda University on 5 June for those interested in comparative dimensions of Inclusive Peace and wider peacebuilding in ethnically divided societies 👏👏👏 @neophytosloizides.bsky.social
@allimcculloch.bsky.social

@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · May 27

Great Symposium on Inclusive Peace and Power Sharing in Ethnically Divided Societies at Waseda University on 5 June with our @INCLUSIVEPEACE team -and it’s FREE!

www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/ne...

Symposium on Inclusive Peace ~Power-Sharing in Ethnically Divided Societies~

Symposium Information Title: “ Symposium on Inclusive Peace ~Power-Sharing in Ethnically Divided Societies~ ” Day and Time June 5th Thursday...

www.waseda.jp

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · May 27

OPINION: Countries all around the world are only just starting to adjust to a global political landscape where the US no longer stands on the side of democracy.

Strong men are thrilled, contemplating how they’ll take advantage of this new situation.

A new low on US democracy support

Trump’s performances in Riyadh and with Ramaphosa in the White House further darken an already grim picture.

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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · May 27

Great Symposium on Inclusive Peace and Power Sharing in Ethnically Divided Societies at Waseda University on 5 June with our @INCLUSIVEPEACE team -and it’s FREE!

www.waseda.jp/fire/sils/ne...

Symposium on Inclusive Peace ~Power-Sharing in Ethnically Divided Societies~

Symposium Information Title: “ Symposium on Inclusive Peace ~Power-Sharing in Ethnically Divided Societies~ ” Day and Time June 5th Thursday...

www.waseda.jp

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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · Apr 9

Sobering analysis here from our own @neophytosloizides.bsky.social on the development of political institutions in Bosnia and some comparative perspectives from elsewhere

n1info.ba/english/news...

In conversation with N1, Loizides warns: Bosnia cannot afford another wrong turn

N1

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · Mar 24

From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans

U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

www.theatlantic.com

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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · Mar 19

Even the Telegraph can see what's happened.

The question is what Trump will do next...

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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · Mar 19

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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · Mar 19

Firstly let’s call it what it is: Bombing. (‘Strikes’ is a framing that minimises the impact of these attacks)
Secondly, singling out energy infrastructure isn’t a ceasefire in any meaningful sense. It would still allow Putin to pulverise Ukraine.

Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · Mar 18

Putin agrees to 30 day pause in strikes on Ukraine energy
www.channel4.com/news/putin-a...

Putin agrees to 30 day pause in strikes on Ukraine energy

The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin has agreed to stop attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days, in his phone call with Donald Trump.

www.channel4.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Mar 19

Netanyahu will never accept peace. Where will his perpetual war lead next? | Simon Tisdall

Israel never intended to honour the ceasefire. These airstrikes mark a dire new phase in the conflict says Observer foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

www.theguardian.com

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Neophytos Loizides @neophytosloizides.bsky.social · Mar 19

Backstops have gained prominence in UN and international mediations, from Northern Ireland and Ukraine to Syria and Cyprus leaving audiences puzzled on their potentially positive effects on prolonged stalemates.

50shadesoffederalism.com/case-studies...

Unlocking the Cyprus Peace Process: Backstops could be an option - 50 Shades of Federalism

Abstract Backstops could be best defined as a form of safeguard or contingency plan, that aim to guarantee a certain positive outcome regardless of the outcome of a negotiation. In Cyprus and peace ne...

50shadesoffederalism.com

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Claire Mitchell @clairemitchell.bsky.social · Feb 7

This is a really interesting conversation

ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · Feb 6

The latest #ARINS podcast is now available!

Listen to Ian d’Alton and Ida Milne on the lives of Southern Irish Protestants now:

🎙️Spotify: spoti.fi/3WL3hqk
🎙️Soundcloud: bit.ly/3WRqkQ9
arinsproject.com

@ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie @idamilne.bsky.social

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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · Feb 5

If you were trying to destroy the American Republic and its constitution, would you begin by making the Federal government stronger, or appoint people who would weaken departments and cause mayhem so you can exploit the chaos? Asking for a friend 🫣

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · Feb 4

What I’m reading on the plane. We all need to do what we can, when we can. If all you can do today to contribute is learn something about authoritarianism that you didn’t know before, that’s good enough. A little is better than none. Keep going.

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Feargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · Feb 5

He just poured a big can of petrol over a tinder box -and stuck a match.

sangitamyska.bsky.social @sangitamyska.bsky.social · Feb 5

The U.S. President has just advocated for the ethnic cleansing of the Gaza Strip, “If we can find the right piece of land I think that would be better than [Palestinians] going back to Gaza”

It’s Trump speaking but Netanyahu wrote the script.

#Israel #Gaza

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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · Jan 31

The UK Defence Sec argument, that suspending the key F-35 parts that would allow Israel to rain down death on Palestinian men women and children in #Gaza (and are in breach of Int Law) would THREATEN international peace and security and undermine US confidence in NATO seems a bit of a stretch?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jan 31

Judicial review must be heard on how UK can sell F-35 parts to Israel, judge rules

Hearing likely in May, seven months after government decided to carve out jet parts from arms export ban * Middle East crisis – live updates A high court judge has ruled a judicial review must be quickly heard on government claims that national…

www.theguardian.com

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Sarah Parkinson @separkinson.bsky.social · Jan 31

"When any institution of higher learning...uses fabricated concerns to silence discussion of inconvenient ethical problems, it demonstrates a lack of institutional concern for ethics. It also erodes the foundations of academic freedom articulated by the [AAUP] in 1915."

Esp. urgent w/ EO13899 here

In Gaza, a ‘political’ ethical problem is still an ethical problem

On October 14, 2024, Indigenous People’s Day, the five of us were set to participate in a panel discussion at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons focused on humanitarian surgical work in th...

www.columbiaspectator.com

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Feargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · Jan 29

But where is @BBCNews and when will the media start putting the BlueSky button link to its online posts alongside other social media sites?
Seems long past time both happened?

Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · Jan 29

Bluesky reaches 30 million users! Latest million added in six days.
bsky.jazco.dev/stats

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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · Jan 28

Dealing with the past and truth recovery are intensely political & sensitive processes -but building inclusive institutions that are accountable to the victims is essential to their legitimacy & sustainability.
A useful contribution here by @kieranmcevoy.bsky.social @theconversationuk.bsky.social

Feargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · Jan 28

If you are interested in what the UK gov might replace the Legacy Act with in Northern Ireland in pursuit of truth and reconciliation, -this piece in @theconversation.uk by @KieranMcEvoy.bsky.social is well worth your time.
theconversation.com/controversy-...

Controversy over compensation for Gerry Adams does nothing to deliver truth and justice to Troubles victims

Gerry Adams’ compensation for past unlawful detention is largely a red herring. Getting information from the IRA and loyalists for victims is the real prize.

theconversation.com

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Sara Dybris McQuaid @saradm.bsky.social · Jan 27

A set of "commemorative hearings" in an inquiry into the Omagh bombing are beginning tomorrow. Interesting blending /blurring of the legal and the memorial in the important personal accounts of the impact and aftermath of atrocity. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Victims to take centre stage at reopened Omagh bombing inquiry

Families of children killed will speak at inquiry into whether Northern Ireland atrocity could have been stopped

www.theguardian.com

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