Ulster’s Political Hauntology and the Forces Research Unit
The emerging academic sub-discipline of political hauntology explores how the past, especially lost or failed futures, can haunt the present.
Opinion – Evidence that Georgia Deployed WW1-Era Chemicals against Demonstrators
Weapons experts consulted by the BBC suggested that an obsolete, more potent agent like camite was used, alongside CS-gas, in Tbilisi.
Opinion – The Emerging Phenomena of ‘Fake’ International Election Observation
As representative democracy faces increasing scrutiny, election observation plays a pivotal role in restoring voter trust.
Opinion – North Macedonia’s Emergent Ethnic Nationalism
The ethnic mix of North Macedonia reveals a surprising complexity – historically under-identified but now pointing to an emerging national trend.
Opinion – Voices from Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Election
Maia Sandu has decisively claimed victory and a new majority in parliament, a critical win for Moldova’s future path to the EU.
Opinion – The Performance of UN Transitional Authorities
UNTAs were a big hope for the international community, but despite high expenditure the UN has only a mixed track-record.
Schizocartography as a Methodology: Case-Studies from Gaza
Even in the worst communal moments of sacrifice, artistic expression offers both a form of memory and a space to dwell in.
Ocean Diplomacy at the Third UN Ocean Conference
Nice was a step forward for legal enforceability, but hardly a victory for ocean diplomacy.
Outcomes from Kosovo’s 2025 Parliamentary Election
With no party winning an overall majority, the future political landscape necessitates juggling Kosovo’s potentially seismic ethnic plates.
Review – The Flats
This haunting docu-drama explores Belfast’s New Lodge through trauma, memory, and resilience, blending archival footage with staged scenes for a powerful impact.
