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Declan Leddin

@leddind.bsky.social
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@TCDPoliticalSci. Director@ MC2 Change, RDS, @nuigalway Pol Sci. Munster Rugby, Comms Dir Leddin Finance. Former Govt Policy advisor. Florence via Dublin.

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The Loop @ecprtheloop.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🤝Support for #EuropeanIntegration and satisfaction with the EU are not the same thing. ⛓️‍💥 Alexander Kossev says that #Bulgarians value integration but its results disappoint them. 🫤 This creates frustration that political parties may redirect towards very different visions of Europe ⤵️ bit.ly/4APprKb
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Frustrated Europeanism: dissatisfaction does not mean Euroscepticism
Support for European integration and satisfaction with the European Union are not the same thing. Alexander Kossev argues that Bulgaria reveals a
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Emma Yeomans @yeomans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
5. After around 30 hours at sea, the dinghy was intercepted by the RNLI and those on board transferred to two lifeboats. Two lifeboat personnel tried to secure the empty dinghy. Thomas yelled abuse and knifed the dinghy to deflate it - with a rescuer still on board.
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Emma Yeomans @yeomans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics. A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.
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Will Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Emma’s reporting on this has been outstanding btw. Puts some other media outlets to absolute shame.
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Will Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
There are so many crimes in this thread you have to wonder what the police and Home Secretary think they are doing at this point.
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Paul Poast @profpaulpoast.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Link here: www.amazon.com/dp/132411701X
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We Shall Outlast Them: Putin's Global Campaign to Defeat the West: Notte, Hanna: 9781324117018: Amazon.com: Books
We Shall Outlast Them: Putin's Global Campaign to Defeat the West [Notte, Hanna] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. We Shall Outlast Them: Putin's Global Campaign to Defeat the West
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Paul Poast @profpaulpoast.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
IR Book of the Week! "We Shall Outlast Them" by Hanna Notte. The "West" has long sought answers to the "Russia Question": can they peacefully co-exist? Putin has essentially answered this question for the West with a resounding "no", which has been to both the West's and Russia's detriment.
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Prof Linda Connolly @lindaconnolly.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
This “silence breaking” book, long in the making, is entering the world. Preorder here: www.routledge.com/Women-Violen...
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Had a super day today at the Dublin Horse Show and the opening of the new Laya stand. Thanks to RDS President Hillary Haugh. Great to catch up with @LordMayorDublin @DarylBannon, a very impressive young politician.
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European University Institute @eui-eu.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
💡 In his #EUIideas essay, @andrewpgeddes.bsky.social @mpc-eui.bsky.social shows how working with youth in Florence reshaped his research 🔗 loom.ly/wX0643Q #EUI50
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Really enjoyed the last two days in Florence at the EUI 50th celebrations. The Power of Knowledge sessions today were outstanding.
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EUI Department of History @eui-history.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
How do narratives of WWII, the Cold War, empires and revolutions shape current politics? This morning, our faculty and researchers engaged the #EUIdeas participants in a lively quiz-style discussion on how Europe’s past is used to understand the present and imagine possible futures #EUI50
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Delighted to attend the @TLRHub European Laureate Award 2026 earlier. New Laureate Danny McCoy a worthy recipient in recognition of his outstanding could contribution to European business and economic thought.
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Can Ireland protect itself in an era of drone warfare, cyber-attacks and increasing global tensions and is Europe ready for the new security challenges it faces? Wonderful Behind The Headlines event at @TLRHub with Cypriot Amb Telemachou and fellow Amd’s from several EU embassies.
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The Loop @ecprtheloop.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🔮 #FutureOfPopulism No.104 📉 @mebergman.bsky.social of @ecprpovb.bsky.social reveals how valence #populism has a potential electoral disadvantage. 🗳️ Non-ideological messages focussed on good governance may broaden appeal, but lacking an ideological core can also cost votes. 👉️ bit.ly/47zmQr0
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🔮 Italy’s Five-Star Movement: a cautionary tale for valence populists in power
Matthew E Bergman reveals how so-called valence populism (populism focused on competence and good governance rather than ideology) has a potential electoral disadvantage. While non-ideological message...
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Department of Political Science, Trinity College Dublin @tcdpoliticalsci.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The Department of Political Science is looking forward to hosting Dr @maarja.bsky.social at next Monday's Seminar Series.
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Kevin O'Sullivan @kevinkosullivan.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
This was great. Fireside-style book talks are my favourite type of academic book talk. And Caitriona spoke in fascinating detail about the process of putting together a survey text like this.
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Will Allen @williamlallen.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Your guide to keeping caffeinated and calorified (?) for all you #psa26 folks in Oxford next week.
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Dr Caroline Leicht @carolineleicht.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Come join us for @psawomenpol.bsky.social panels at #PSA26 in Oxford next week!!
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Phil Swann @swannphil.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Am looking forward to presenting early findings from my PhD on politicians and central-local government relations at #PSA26 next week. Focussing on the extent to which politicians deploy political capital to strengthen local govt. @psalocalpol.bsky.social
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World Politics Review @wpr.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
In all likelihood, the Iran War won’t end anytime soon. That’s because, as columnist @profpaulpoast.bsky.social writes, the warring parties are caught in the pernicious trappings of a security dilemma.
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The Iran War Is a Textbook Case of the Security Dilemma
The current conflict demonstrates that, in arming itself to deter war, a state often creates the conditions that could spark it.
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 17/01/2026
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Royal Irish Academy
Fostering excellence and scholarship to enrich society The Royal Irish Academy, established in 1785, serves as an all-island learned society, recognising academic achievement and contributing expertis...
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 17/01/2026
Last year, we made the decision to step away from X. The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour. In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Some members of the expert international panel for today’s ARINS Surveys Unpacked @RIAdawson. Excellent pre and post lunch contributions expertly chaired by Professor Gail McElroy @TCDPoliticalSci and Professor David Farrell @ucdpolitics @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social
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Paul Poast @profpaulpoast.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
What does the Musk-Trump episode teach us about the nexus of wealth and power in democratic governance? 🧵
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Wealth Has Always Offered Outsized Influence in U.S. Politics
The centrality of wealth in U.S. politics under Trump is more a sign of continuity than change. His falling out with Elon Musk only underscores this point.
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
A wheel just came of a bandwagon at the Dundrum exit on the M50. All the Prawn sandwiches and Heineken appear to have fallen off!
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Brilliant and timely!!
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Yes but would we get a receipt!!
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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Yesterday evening, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social hosted an event to discuss possible reforms of Stormont. Speaking were @katyhayward.bsky.social, @alanrenwick.bsky.social, Ann Watt @pivotalppf.bsky.social and @alanwhysall.bsky.social, with John Garry as chair. Watch a recording 👇
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Reform of Stormont: Options for Discussion
Talk of possible reforms to the Stormont institutions has been growing recently, spurred by concerns about repeated institutional collapses, perceived inequi...
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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Guess how many permanent HE jobs there are in History in the entirety of the United Kingdom right now. Three: that's right, three. One at Oxford, one at Cambridge, one at UCL. We have got to totally change the way we still see PhD training and numbers. www.jobs.ac.uk/search/histo...
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History Jobs & Philosophical Studies - jobs.ac.uk
Explore the latest job opportunities including research and graduate jobs in History of Art, Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Studies on jobs.ac.uk's Historical and Philosophical Studies job page.
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Wonderful news! This along with the ☀️has really made my day. An election so richly deserved. Congrats Prof.
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PSA Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group @psalocalpol.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Hello Bluesky!! We are the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social. Convened by @peckersley.bsky.social, @tjarnold.bsky.social, Joanie Willett, & @jacknewman.bsky.social. We'll be posting the latest research on local politics.
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Thorsten Sterk @thorstensterk.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
📢 Post-citizens‘ assembly action can be very powerful! 📕 The new KNOCA Guidance „Supporting Members After the Climate Assembly Ends: How to Nurture Action“ aims to help realise this potential by focussing on post-assembly support. 🔗 Download here: www.knoca.eu/guidances-do... #CitizensAssembly
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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Join us in celebrating 75 years of PSA – the home of political studies since 1950. Advancing #political studies for all – in #teaching #learning #research and practice #ThrowbackThursday buff.ly/dewxysT
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Marsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
In her #blog post 'Tales of Whales', recent Maddock Fellow Dr Corrina Readioff @fierengraw.bsky.social looks at early modern representations of earth's largest creatures, a mix of fact and the fantastical! marshlibrary.ie/tales-of-wha...
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Tales of Whales - Marsh's Library
Dr Corinna Readioff describes how our attitudes to whales and marine life has developed over the past 500 years.
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Exactly before the Shamrock wilts! @bentonra.bsky.social
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Yes but positive engagement nonetheless. @bentonra.bsky.social
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Marsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
A Latin-English-Gaelic dictionary begun in 1712 by Father Francis Walsh of Dublin. It was purchased by Marsh's around 1743 for £20. We went with the entry on trees as it's #NationalTreeWeek as well as #SeachtainnaGaeilge! See the full manuscript on ISOS: www.isos.dias.ie/MARSH/MS_Z_3...
Detail from Latin-English-Gaelic dictionary, compiled c.1712-1730
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 11/03/2025
They have never been interested in a ceasefire. They are interested in destroying Ukraine
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Ben Tonra @bentonra.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Irish students get in there! 😃
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Daniel Keohane @keohanedan.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Acquiring nukes quickly becoming almost conventional wisdom in some European states. But access to nuclear weapons is not a cure-all, whether via extended France-UK deterrence, or new national/regional programmes. Can all agree on nuclear doctrine? & a huge conventional military challenge remains.
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The Robert Schuman Centre @eui-schuman.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The 2024 elections are reshaping global geopolitics—𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢? Join the 1st panel of the EU-Asia Annual Conference to explore the implications of the new US administration for Europe and East Asia. Register now 🔗 buff.ly/6sW1l4r Watch live 🔗 buff.ly/AvicEOX
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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Insightful new report on #Politics and #InternationalRelations Provision in UK from @britishacademy.bsky.social with input from PSA, @MYBISA buff.ly/J5JyR6N
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Declan Leddin @leddind.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Delighted to attend the launch of my good friend @EtainTannam’s book British- Irish Relations in the Twenty-First Century with Prof Brendan O’Leary (Univ of Pennsylvania). @RIAdawson @tcddublin @TCD_AHSS @TCDPoliticalSci @paul_arbuthnot
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Irish Studies at QUB @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Thoughts from our QUB ARINS colleagues on governance models for a new Ireland www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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From majority-rule to inclusive coalitions: five possible models for governing a united Ireland
How might the Government of a unified island be constructed?
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Ben Tonra @bentonra.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Re upping this piece between my self and Dr Ray Murphy on the Triple Lock “Will ditching the triple lock damage our neutrality or vindicate our sovereignty?” www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023...
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The Debate: Will ditching the triple lock damage our neutrality or vindicate our sovereignty?
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has announced plans to scrap the mechanism which prevents Ireland deploying troops overseas without UN approval. Should the triple lock go?
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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
NEW BLOG: More of the same or a new opportunity for British-Irish ​​Relations? The first annual UK-Ireland Summit is due to take place this month. @conorjkelly.bsky.social and @etaintannam.bsky.social argue that political relationships have improved since Brexit, but challenges remain.
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More of the same or a new opportunity for British-Irish ​​Relations?
Conor J. Kelly and Etain Tannam discuss the new Irish coalition’s programme for government and what it means for UK-Irish relations. They conclude that while the disagreements between London and Dublin that characterised the Brexit period are dissipating and political relationships have noticeably improved in recent years, several challenges remain which will require strict adherence to the structures of the 1998 Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.
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Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
1) I have a new blog out this morning with the @conunitucl.bsky.social! @etaintannam.bsky.social and I discuss how the new British and Irish governments have tried to reset relations after the tumultuous Brexit period. constitution-unit.com/2025/03/05/m...
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More of the same or a new opportunity for British-Irish ​​Relations?
Conor J. Kelly and Etain Tannam discuss the new Irish coalition’s programme for government and what it means for UK-Irish relations. They conclude that while the disagreements between London and Du…
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Chris Paton @chrismpaton.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
In 2020 I was interviewed with 70 others for a Manchester University project called "Conflict, Memory and Migration: Northern Irish Migrants & the Troubles in Great Britain". The project is now complete, available at conflictmemorymigration.manchester.ac.uk, interview recordings included. #Ireland
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Conflict, Memory and Migration
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