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Cardinal Cahal Daly: A Vatican Ii Bishop Seeking The Kingdom Of God, Maria Power
Cardinal Cahal Daly: A Vatican Ii Bishop Seeking The Kingdom Of God, Maria Power
The Journal of Social Encounters
Cardinal Cahal Daly (1917-2009) was the only member of the Catholic hierarchy in Ireland to hold office from the beginning of the conflict there in 1969 to the paramilitary ceasefires in 1996. He was well known for his pronouncements on the causes of the conflict and his use of Catholic social teaching to offer solutions. Political structures have played a key role in stabilising Northern Ireland since 1998 and Daly used Catholic concepts of democracy and statecraft to explore alternative possible futures for Northern Ireland in the years prior to their implementation. This article will show how much of his …
The Cycle Of Insecurity: Reassessing The Security Dilemma As A Conflict Analysis Tool, David Mitchell
The Cycle Of Insecurity: Reassessing The Security Dilemma As A Conflict Analysis Tool, David Mitchell
Peace and Conflict Studies
This article critically reassesses one of the classic ideas in International Relations, the security dilemma. It argues that the key insight of security dilemma theory has been obscured – by reductionist debates on single causes of conflict, inconclusive applications, and definitional disputes – and that the security dilemma’s enduring utility is as a model of the relational dynamic inherent in all conflict, the cycle of insecurity. Through a reappraisal of the literature, the article elucidates three essential dimensions of the cycle: an environment of structural uncertainty; interdependent collective identities; and an escalating and self-perpetuating dynamic. The power and validity of …
A Call To Peace: How Third-Party Actors And Frameworks Impacted The Peace Processes Of Northern Ireland And Colombia, Esther K. Holm
A Call To Peace: How Third-Party Actors And Frameworks Impacted The Peace Processes Of Northern Ireland And Colombia, Esther K. Holm
Channels: Where Disciplines Meet
Northern Ireland and Colombia both serve as excellent case studies on how the end of the Cold War impacted peace processes. Both countries experienced conflicts that begun in the Cold War era and underwent peace processes in the post-Cold War era. As such, studying them reveals characteristics of post-Cold War peace processes. For example, both Northern Ireland and Colombia showcase the important role that third-party actors play in modern conflict mediation. Both countries benefited greatly from mediation conducted by international organization, other countries, and individuals. Furthermore, both countries demonstrate the importance of frameworks in any successful peace negotiation. This paper …
“Tribal Trenches”: A Qualitative Critique Of Consociational Design In Northern Ireland, Sarah Hollmann
“Tribal Trenches”: A Qualitative Critique Of Consociational Design In Northern Ireland, Sarah Hollmann
Claremont-UC Undergraduate Research Conference on the European Union
How does consociational power sharing impact ethnic divisions in Northern Ireland? Though those in the consociationalist school would claim that the lack of active political violence in Northern Ireland is a powerful argument in favor of consociationalism; I argue that active violence has been replaced by increasing political polarization and ethno-national tensions. Using data gathered from twenty-four semi-structured interviews in Northern Ireland, this project critiques the hypothesis that ethnic divisions lose their salience after the implementation of consociational power-sharing agreements after ethno-nationalist conflict. Despite the growing literature on the long-term effects of consociationalism, scholars have largely focused on quantitative methods, …
Poetry In A Troubling Time: Analyzing Several Poems Inspired By The Troubles In Northern Ireland, Michael Mccarthy
Poetry In A Troubling Time: Analyzing Several Poems Inspired By The Troubles In Northern Ireland, Michael Mccarthy
Claremont-UC Undergraduate Research Conference on the European Union
Most of the news about Northern Ireland for the past year has been about what effect Brexit will have on the North’s relationship with the Republic of Ireland. The discussion of eliminating the “soft-border,” and replacing it with a “hard- border,” which would see the reinstitution of checkpoints along the 500-kilometer border, continues to dominate international headlines. The EU has been attempting to allay concerns, and in March, President of the European Council Donald Tusk, traveled to Dublin and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to avoiding a hard border and maintaining the peace process in the region (Stone, 2018). At the …
Fourth Time's The Charm?: Modeling A Psychologically-Based Peace Iv Program In Northern Ireland, Cailin A. Rogers
Fourth Time's The Charm?: Modeling A Psychologically-Based Peace Iv Program In Northern Ireland, Cailin A. Rogers
The Macalester Review
Abstract: Social conflict has consumed Northern Ireland for centuries. The relationship between Catholic Nationalists and Protestant Loyalists has proved difficult to reconcile–current policy approaches have been unable to attain peace. This paper seeks to explore the gaps in policy created by ignoring the important distinction between the social identities Nationalists and Loyalists have created and which they continue to perpetuate. This paper examines Social identity theory in context of Northern Ireland and applies the psychology of disparate community identities to current policies and trends in Northern Ireland to suggest reasons for a lack of progress towards peace. Unfortunately, contemporary Northern …
A Field Study Of Consociationalism In The Northern Ireland Assembly: A Moderating Influence Or Threat To Democracy?, Ellen Noble
A Field Study Of Consociationalism In The Northern Ireland Assembly: A Moderating Influence Or Threat To Democracy?, Ellen Noble
The Macalester Review
This paper is the outcome of a month-long exploratory study on whether consociationalism has a moderating influence on politics in Northern Ireland. I analyzed the impact of consociationalism on policymaking, party platforms and voter choice to determine if it strengthens and enlarges the middle ground or bifurcates the political community into two extreme and conflicting political agendas. Data was obtained through a literature study and eight interviews with academics as well as political representatives and advisors. This research tested two competing theories of consociationalism: David Horowitz’s theory of consociationalism as a centrifugal force and John McGarry’s and Brendand O’Leary’s theory …
University Students From Four Ethnopolitical Conflict Zones: An Exploratory Study Of Perceptions Of Self And Country, Sean Byrne, Colleen Mcleod, Brian Polkinghorn
University Students From Four Ethnopolitical Conflict Zones: An Exploratory Study Of Perceptions Of Self And Country, Sean Byrne, Colleen Mcleod, Brian Polkinghorn
Peace and Conflict Studies
This exploratory comparative case study examines hopes and fears for self and country of 300 students attending university in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Students report living in stressful societies where ethno political and state violence were the norm. The results of this qualitative study indicate that while the young people are optimistic about their life changes, they are concerned that the conflicts could re-ignite and spiral out of control. In particular, the students’ images indicate the importance of the self-society relationship and that these young adults relish the challenge of being productive citizens in their post-conflict …
Context And Demonizing The I.R.A., Ibpp Editor
Context And Demonizing The I.R.A., Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article questions a consensus that the I.R.A. is largely responsible for the recent suspension of Northern Ireland’s home-rule government by the United Kingdom.
Weapons As Weapons: Another Northern Ireland Impasse, Ibpp Editor
Weapons As Weapons: Another Northern Ireland Impasse, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article explores the psychology of weapons possession in the context of political conflict in Northern Ireland.
The Power Of Symbolism: Disarmament In Northern Ireland, Ibpp Editor
The Power Of Symbolism: Disarmament In Northern Ireland, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article explores recent events in Northern Ireland to highlight the import of symbolism in the resolution of political conflict.
What The Meaning Of Is Is: A Disarming Question In Northern Ireland, Ibpp Editor
What The Meaning Of Is Is: A Disarming Question In Northern Ireland, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article describes problems of meaning related to the latest crisis in implementing the Good Friday agreement of 1998 for Northern Ireland.
Trends. Evolution, Devolution, And Northern Ireland: Ever Closer To Bloody Sunday?, Ibpp Editor
Trends. Evolution, Devolution, And Northern Ireland: Ever Closer To Bloody Sunday?, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The author discusses the latest deadline for the devolution of significant political power from the British Parliament to a new Assembly in Northern Ireland.
Trends. The Decommissioning Of Reality: Towards A New Northern Ireland Government, Ibpp Editor
Trends. The Decommissioning Of Reality: Towards A New Northern Ireland Government, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The author discusses the obstacles in transitioning to the new power-sharing Northern Ireland Assembly.
Comments On A Study Of Northern Irish Political Attitudes, Ibpp Editor
Comments On A Study Of Northern Irish Political Attitudes, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article provides a commentary on the recent development of a set of objective measures of political attitudes among residents of Northern Ireland. The article is a continuation of a series on research that was presented at the 1998 American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, California.
Trends. National Security Policy And Toleration For Ambiguity: Israel, Northern Ireland, North Korea, And The World, Ibpp Editor
Trends. National Security Policy And Toleration For Ambiguity: Israel, Northern Ireland, North Korea, And The World, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The author discusses one of many dichotomies comprising the development, implementation, and evaluation of security policies that is between clarity and ambiguity.
Trends. Elections For The Northern Ireland Assembly: The Psychological Aftermath, Ibpp Editor
Trends. Elections For The Northern Ireland Assembly: The Psychological Aftermath, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The editor discusses the impact of the elections in Northern Ireland on the Northern Ireland peace accords and other aspects of government.
Trends. Current Events In Northern Ireland, Mexico, And Iraq: The Timeless Problem In Intelligence Operations, Ibpp Editor
Trends. Current Events In Northern Ireland, Mexico, And Iraq: The Timeless Problem In Intelligence Operations, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The author discusses the three kinds of intelligence operations and how they may make a future security challenge only that much more difficult to address.
Trends. The Truth In Northern Ireland, Ibpp Editor
Trends. The Truth In Northern Ireland, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The author discusses the recent Northern Ireland peach agreement.
Trends. Troubles: The Northern Ireland Settlement, Ibpp Editor
Trends. Troubles: The Northern Ireland Settlement, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The author analysis the two different stances of the recent "landmark settlement" on Northern Ireland forged by various factions of Catholics and Protestants from Northern Ireland, the national leaderships of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, and at least two United States interlocutors.