Author: Dr Drew Mikhael
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Northern Ireland reforms ‘ethnic veto’ to help get its legislature back to work
One of the most significant reforms of New Decade, New Approach deal is to the process for petition of concern. Dr Allison McCulloch, of Brandon University, and Dr Drew Mikhael describe the changes that are ahead.
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As protests continue, Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing stalemate must end
With Lebanon more than two months into a wave of mass protests, Dr Allison McCulloch of Brandon University and Dr Drew Mikhael discuss whether the current power-sharing arrangements can accommodate the protesters’ demands for reform.
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Storm of Elections: A Shift or Sign of Further Turbulence for Northern Ireland?
As polling continues in today’s European Parliament elections, Dr Drew Mikhael asks if Northern Ireland is in the midst of a shift away from its traditional binary political divide?
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Why the DRC’s latest power-sharing deal will struggle – just like previous ones
A power sharing agreement might be Felix Tshisekedi’s only option as he tries to form a government following the recent disputed presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo says Dr Julie Norman and Dr Drew Mikhael.
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Beyond Brexit: Potential Fallout for ‘Others’ in Northern Ireland’s Power-Sharing Agreement
Considering that 20 years have passed since the signing of the GFA, the hopes of achieving equality of treatment in a post-Brexit world for groups and individuals who prefer, or do not mobilise around sectarian issues, seems even less likely says Dr Timofey Agarin and Dr Drew Mikhael.
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Burundi: crisis looms as 2020 elections open up old divisions
As more and more NGOs leave Burundi, Dr Drew Mikhael looks at the deepening crisis in the east African state.