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Supporting academics and policymakers in sharing evidence-based research and ideas on the major social, cultural and economic challenges facing society regionally, nationally and beyond. Our over-arching vision is to share the University’s independent expertise with policymakers so they can make informed decisions about the most effective and sustainable ways to tackle these challenges, now and in the future.
Latest news and views…
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Brexit extended, but for how long?
Professor David Phinnemore casts an eye over the latest extension agreed in the Brexit process.
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Why Artificial Intelligence Needs Democratic Governance
AI poses serious threats to democratic politics and institutions, as well as our capacity and right to engage freely in democratic practices says Dr Birgit Schippers.
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The West needs to take another deeper look at Ukraine
There has been surprisingly little coverage of the upcoming presidential elections in Ukraine given their importance not only for Ukraine itself, but for European security as a whole says Dr Alexander Titov.
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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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A Northern Ireland border poll
The prospect of a vote in Northern Ireland on Irish unity – a border poll, as it is often called – is more and more discussed. The Constitution Unit has published a report by Alan Whysall, Senior Honorary Research Associate of the Unit, which aims to set out the key issues, and stimulate discussion.
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Why is the UK planning to cut tariffs on most imports in the event of a no-deal Brexit?
Dr Billy Melo Araujo provides some answers to help explain the UK’s contingency plans to avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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Beyond tariffs: what ‘No Deal’ would mean for the Irish border – a Long Read
A ‘hard’ border between Northern Ireland outside the EU and Ireland within the EU will be felt in ways that go far beyond tariffs and quotas, argue Billy Vaughan and Dr Katy Hayward.
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What do people in Northern Ireland think about Brexit?
Hard Brexit? Soft Brexit? No Brexit? Dr Jamie Pow and Professor John Garry break down the latest stats on how people in Northern Ireland feel about Brexit.
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Guidelines for Media on Interviewing Victims and Survivors
In March 2019, following extensive consultation with victims and survivors and journalists and editors, guidelines on media engagement with victims and survivors were launched. One is for victims and survivors on how to engage with the media and one is for journalists, editors and educators on how to engage with victims and survivors and report…
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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.