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Dr Richard Hargy
@richardhargy.bsky.social
Visiting Research Fellow @QUBelfast | Teacher | International Studies | Contributor @ConversationUK
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#BISA2026 BISA War Studies keynote! 🎉
‘Waging war, making peace’ 🌎

🌟 Chaired by Professor Michael Cox and with speakers Professor Mary Kaldor, Professor Caroline Kennedy Pipe, Dr Aaron Edwards , Dr Richard Hargy, Professor Roger Mac Ginty & Dr Fiona Stephen

More here 👉 https://ow.ly/MZ4m50XvBOP
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🇺🇸 News & Politics: Latest article for @uk.theconversation.com

An analysis piece on next year’s US midterm elections.

“12 months out from the US midterms, both sides struggle to gain electoral advantage.”

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12 months out from the US midterms, both sides struggle to gain electoral advantage
The states are high, so the Trump administration is trying to change voting laws, while both sides gerrymandering to give them an advantage.
theconversation.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Grim reading for Democrats. Ahead of Nov 2024 I read through data that projected the demise of Pennsylvania as a swing state by the 2030s.

Dems should be worried ahead of the 2026 midterms. A repeat of 2018 is far from guaranteed.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/u...
The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Donald Trump has set up a new body to oversee security at the Olympics, with new powers.
Donald Trump to chair new Olympic taskforce in bid to allay international visitor concerns ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games
Donald Trump has set up a new body to oversee security at the Olympics, with new powers.
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August 9, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Donald Trump’s Maga supporters are not naturally in favour of US involvement in Iran. Many have criticised Trump for considering it.
Iran air strikes: Republicans split over support for Trump and another ‘foreign war’
Donald Trump’s Maga supporters are not naturally in favour of US involvement in Iran. Many have criticised Trump for considering it.
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June 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1998, the Good Friday Agreement was signed 🇮🇪

In his new book, @richardhargy.bsky.social examines post-conflict US intervention in #NorthernIreland, George W. Bush's foreign policy legacy and the fractured relationship between the US and Britain that resulted from it.

Out now!
April 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Introducing new and upcoming titles in our Key Studies in Diplomacy series🤝

Diplomacy as a producer of knowledge and identity, the career of Sir Frank Roberts, and US intervention in Northern Ireland @richardhargy.bsky.social

Visit the MUP website to find out more about our #Politics titles!
March 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Trump’s low approval ratings on handling of 🇺🇸 economy gives Dems a massive opening advantage as campaigning for the 2026 midterms looms. Yet Dems appear fragmented and incoherent.

www.cnn.com/2025/03/14/p...
Analysis: Why Trump’s greatest first-term strength may be his biggest second-term weakness | CNN Politics
In President Donald Trump’s first White House term, public confidence in his handling of the economy was always among his greatest strengths. But in the early days of his second term, public views abo...
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March 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🇺🇸 News & Politics: Latest article for The Conversation UK.

J.D. Vance has become Trump’s attack dog, but he’s yet to prove himself a worthy successor

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J.D. Vance has become Trump’s attack dog, but he’s yet to prove himself a worthy successor
J.D. Vance is getting a reputation as the brawler for Donald Trump.
theconversation.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In Chicago for the annual ISA conference.

Looking forward to a busy few days, with discussions on diplomacy, U.S. foreign policy, as well as presenting a paper on Sunday.

Very grateful to the International Studies Association (ISA) for their ongoing support.

#ISA2025
March 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Pleased to contribute to this France24 article on the Democratic Party’s lacklustre attempts to oppose Trump’s second term policy bombardment.

www.france24.com/fr/am%C3%A9r...
Face à Donald Trump, le Parti démocrate recherche riposte désespérément
Aux États-Unis, le Parti démocrate peine à organiser l’opposition face à l’avalanche de décisions controversées de Donald Trump. À tel point que sa base électorale commence à se rebeller contre les in...
www.france24.com
February 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🇺🇸 News & Politics: Latest article for The Conversation UK

Jimmy Carter was a president whose reputation in foreign policy only grew after he left office

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Jimmy Carter was a president whose reputation in foreign policy only grew after he left office
Jimmy Carter won the Nobel peace prize for his efforts to bring peaceful solutions to conflicts, and won global recognition his foreign policy work.
theconversation.com
December 30, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Pres Jimmy Carter passes away at age 100. A statesman whose presidency had some notable foreign policy achievements; namely the 1978 Camp David accords.

His post-presidency accomplishments are just as important. For example, his centre’s work in eradicating Guinea-worm disease.
December 29, 2024 at 9:39 PM
News & Politics: Latest article for The Conversation UK

Trump 2.0: Three tactics he may use to get his way in a second administration

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Trump 2.0: Three tactics he may use to get his way in a second administration
Donald Trump have found some of his cabinet nominees have not been confirmed in the past. This time he seems to think he can avoid that.
theconversation.com
November 23, 2024 at 11:38 AM
ecpr.eu/Events/294

Looking forward to contributing to this event on Thursday.

The 2024 U.S elections results and their significance for Peace and Conflict
Critical Peace and Conflict Studies (SGCP) Seminar Series
European Consortium for Political Research
ecpr.eu
November 17, 2024 at 12:02 PM