Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialFeargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Delighted to have this piece on attitudes in GB towards constitutional change in Northern Ireland published in the forthcoming 500th issue of Fortnight. Yes that’s 500 issues going back to 1970! Full magazine is out next week 👍 (Spoiler -don’t hold your breath for a BP-but change is coming anyway) 051
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialAllison McCulloch @allimcculloch.bsky.social · 09/12/2025And the Dayton at 30 series continued with a look at 'strategic defection' from power-sharing and the Dodik administration @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social www.forumfed.org/document/the...forumfed.orgThe Defection-Punishment Cycle: The Curious Case of Milorad Dodik and the Institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Forum of FederationsSuccessful power-sharing depends on political actors’ willingness to play by the rules of the game. Yet, many political elites find... 021
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialAllison McCulloch @allimcculloch.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Next up in the Dayton at 30 series, an analysis of the 2020 Mostar Agreement and perceptions of inclusion and exclusion @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social www.forumfed.org/document/pow...forumfed.orgPower-sharing and “Legitimate Representation”: Perceptions of Inclusivity and Exclusivity of the 2020 Mostar Agreement - Forum of FederationsInterviews, focus groups, and power mapping in Mostar reveal gaps in perceptions of the 2020 Mostar Agreement’s inclusivity. While acknowledging... 101
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialAllison McCulloch @allimcculloch.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Another Dayton at 30 brief, this time analyzing what citizens want from their representatives @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social www.forumfed.org/document/is-...forumfed.orgIs There a Representation Gap? Citizen Preferences for Political Representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Forum of FederationsThrough a public opinion survey, we find that citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina have strong preferences for candidates that are... 101
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialFeargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Labour came to power promising to ‘repeal and replace’ the egregious 2023 legislation. As many of the submissions to this report suggest, the current Bill seems less like root and branch reform & more a case of some delicate pruning around the edges. @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social 031
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 01/12/2025@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social colleagues were among those who gave evidence to the NI Affairs Committee on the gov’s approach to Legacy reform. committees.parliament.uk/publications... @feargalc.bsky.social @neophytosloizides.bsky.social @aimeejaysmith.bsky.social @warwickpais.bsky.socialcommittees.parliament.uk 054
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialAllison McCulloch @allimcculloch.bsky.social · 23/11/2025We've just launched a new policy brief series, evaluating the Dayton Agreement at 30. A partnership between @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social and the Forum of Federations, our first brief examines public opinions on constitutional reform options in BiH. Read it here: www.forumfed.org/collection/f...forumfed.orgFederalism, Power-sharing, and Citizen Inclusion: Evaluating the Dayton Agreement at 30 Archives - Forum of FederationsPolicy Brief Series November 21, 2025, marks 30 years since an agreement to end the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina was reached. The Dayton Agreement established an uneasy peace as well as a complex con... 155
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialAllison McCulloch @allimcculloch.bsky.social · 27/11/2025The next brief in our Dayton at 30 series is now out: Bonn Voyage: Is it Time to Close the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia & Herzegovina? @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social www.forumfed.org/collection/f...forumfed.orgFederalism, Power-sharing, and Citizen Inclusion: Evaluating the Dayton Agreement at 30 Archives - Forum of FederationsPolicy Brief Series November 21, 2025, marks 30 years since an agreement to end the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina was reached. The Dayton Agreement established an uneasy peace as well as a complex con... 112
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialDepartment of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) @warwickpais.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Is 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 031
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialFeargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Delighted 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 062
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 07/07/2025A 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 🙏 042
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialFeargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Some 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 044
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialNeophytos Loizides @neophytosloizides.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Waseda @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 031
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Interview 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...youtube.com「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 #8bitNewsYouTube video by 8bitNews 〈Jun Hori〉 020
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialFeargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · 27/05/2025An 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 022
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 27/05/2025OPINION: 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.ow.lyA new low on US democracy supportTrump’s performances in Riyadh and with Ramaphosa in the White House further darken an already grim picture. 512055
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Great 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...waseda.jpSymposium 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... 020
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Sobering 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...n1info.baIn conversation with N1, Loizides warns: Bosnia cannot afford another wrong turnN1 011
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialPete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 24/03/2025From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.theatlantic.comThe Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War PlansU.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. 18894243211826
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialRoland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Even the Telegraph can see what's happened. The question is what Trump will do next... 2026289
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Firstly 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. 000
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 19/03/2025Netanyahu will never accept peace. Where will his perpetual war lead next? | Simon Tisdalltheguardian.comNetanyahu will never accept peace. Where will his perpetual war lead next? | Simon TisdallIsrael never intended to honour the ceasefire. These airstrikes mark a dire new phase in the conflict says Observer foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall 3029497
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialNeophytos Loizides @neophytosloizides.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Backstops 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...50shadesoffederalism.comUnlocking the Cyprus Peace Process: Backstops could be an option - 50 Shades of FederalismAbstract 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... 133
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialClaire Mitchell @clairemitchell.bsky.social · 07/02/2025This is a really interesting conversation 011
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 05/02/2025If 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 🫣media.tenor.coma man is talking to another man and saying chaos is a ladderAlt: a man is talking to another man and saying chaos is a ladder 011
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialRepresentative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 04/02/2025What 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. 30687131462
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialFeargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · 05/02/2025He just poured a big can of petrol over a tinder box -and stuck a match. 063
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 31/01/2025The 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? 001
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialSarah Parkinson @separkinson.bsky.social · 31/01/2025"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 herecolumbiaspectator.comIn Gaza, a ‘political’ ethical problem is still an ethical problemOn 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... 032
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialFeargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · 29/01/2025But 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? 55413
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Dealing 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 010
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialSara Dybris McQuaid @saradm.bsky.social · 27/01/2025A 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...theguardian.comVictims to take centre stage at reopened Omagh bombing inquiryFamilies of children killed will speak at inquiry into whether Northern Ireland atrocity could have been stopped 052
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 27/01/2025One of the many challenges ahead for the US, Will be how effectively its citizens mobilise themselves through civic society and statutory groups to prevent a new reality from prevailing. Bishop Budde showed the way forwards last week, so that ‘alt-facts’ don’t become real ones. 010
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 24/01/2025‘A victim centred approach that respects the voice of families’ has to be fundamental principle behind ‘repealing and replacing’ the Legacy Act & the ICRIR esp. But Not sure how this inclusive approach sits with the UK SoS saying that the ICRIR will remain in place -regardless of families views? 🤔 010
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/01/2025Through the blizzard of edicts, see Trump for what he is: an autocrat reaching for limitless power | Jonathan Freedlandtheguardian.comThrough the blizzard of edicts, see Trump for what he is: an autocrat reaching for limitless power | Jonathan FreedlandIn just 100 hours, the returned president has already revealed his goal and exposed the weakness of those who might challenge him It’s hard to see in a blizzard. When so much is coming at you, one thing after another, it becomes impossible to discern… 24534134
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialQasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 23/01/2025Multiple cities reporting that ICE raids have begun. I'm an immigrant & human rights lawyer. I wrote this on how to handle ICE, the actions each of us can take to protect our immigrant neighbors, & debunking anti-immigrant hate. No paywall. Please share widely. www.qasimrashid.com/p/trumps-mas...qasimrashid.comTrump's Mass Anti-Immigrant Raids to BeginHere are action items to protect your immigrant neighbors, answers to common FAQs, and insights to debunk anti-immigrant propaganda 9647724155
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialSamira Ahmed @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Wonderful story. Deservedly on the front page. 301496304
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Excellent piece by @Allimcculloch.bsky.social & Soren Keil in @theconversation.bsky.social on the challenges facing Syria in building inclusive governance. Many challenges ahead but some opportunities too. -well worth a read. theconversation.com/syria-after-...theconversation.comSyria after Assad: A fresh chance for inclusive governance and power-sharing, or more of the same?The fall of the Assad regime opens the door for a new, inclusive, democratic, Syrian-led and Syrian-owned path, but it remains a path full of pitfalls and challenges. 042
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 23/01/2025 Tyrannies thrive on atomising citizens, making them fear they are alone, vulnerable & powerless against the coercive power of the state. It has never been more vital for civic groups in US to be inclusive, to connect citizens, to show that minorities are not alone, they will not be abandoned. 031
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialNational Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 23/01/2025We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of #MichaelLongley, one of Ireland’s greatest poets. Our condolences to his family, friends and all who cherished him. IMAGE: ‘Ceasefire’ by Michael Longley, 2020. The illustration is by Sarah Longley. Published by Fine Press Poetry. 17023
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Took some bottle to stand up & say what she said in the full knowledge of how it would be received. While Trump allegedly has his eyes on the Nobel Peace Prize 😒they should award it to Bishop Budde for showing how citizens can stand up against authoritarianism. Looks like a must-read book 👏👏👏 020
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialKatharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 23/01/2025One day after the White House environmental justice website went dark, please join me in welcoming the father of environmental justice to Bluesky. Yes, sociologist @drrobertbullard.bsky.social literally defined the concept in his 1990 book, Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class and Environmental Quality.drrobertbullard.bsky.socialDr. Robert D. Bullard (@drrobertbullard.bsky.social)Scholar, author of 18 books, co-chair of @NBEJN1, @EJHBCU Climate Change Consortium, Director of @BullardCenter and father of environmental justice. #HBCU 236119962192
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Are you a Humanities or Social Science postdoctoral researcher within c 10 years of the PhD and in the North East or Northern Ireland? The resources of this @britishacademy.bsky.social ECR Network are designed for you (whether or not you're currently employed as a researcher or at a university). 1/2thebritishacademy.ac.ukEarly Career Researcher Network kicks off 2025 with North East and Northern Ireland expansionThe British Academy’s Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN) welcomes its sixth cluster as the North East of England and Northern Ireland join the rapidly expanding network. 11316
Reposted by @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.socialRosaleen Duffy @rosaleenduffy.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Check out this great project bringing together teams from all over the world #Peacebuilding. They just joined Bluesky 😀@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social 021
@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Hello! This is the first post on this platform from us @inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social Inclusive Peace is funded by an Open Research Area (ORA7) grant in collaboration with the ESRC (UK), SSHRC (Canada), ANR (France/New Caledonia) & JSPS (Japan) If you are into peacebuilding give us a follow 👍media.tenor.coma picture of a penguin with the word hello on itAlt: a picture of a penguin with the word hello on it 041