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Labour 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.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social colleagues were among those who gave evidence to the NI Affairs Committee on the gov’s approach to Legacy reform.

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December 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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We'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...
Federalism, Power-sharing, and Citizen Inclusion: Evaluating the Dayton Agreement at 30 Archives - Forum of Federations
Policy 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...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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The 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...
Federalism, Power-sharing, and Citizen Inclusion: Evaluating the Dayton Agreement at 30 Archives - Forum of Federations
Policy 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...
www.forumfed.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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warwickpais.bsky.social
Is 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
A magazine page from Fortnight @ 55 titled "Is Labour listening on Legacy?" by Aimee Smith and Feargal Cochrane. The article discusses the Labour government’s commitment to repeal and replace the 2023 Legacy and Reconciliation Act. The second page of the article continues the critique of the government's approach to legacy reform. It highlights contradictions in Labour's stance—promoting independent and victim-centred institutions while retaining political control.
July 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Delighted 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
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Fortnight Magazine front cover July Fortnight article on Labour government approach to Legacy in Northern Ireland Smith and Cochrane page 1 Fortnight article on Labour government approach to Legacy in Northern Ireland Smith and Cochrane page 2
July 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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A 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
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Seems clear that a more inclusive approach is required for policy changes to secure legitimacy in NI 🙏
feargalc.bsky.social Feargal Cochrane @feargalc.bsky.social · Jul 7
Delighted 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
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Fortnight Magazine front cover July Fortnight article on Labour government approach to Legacy in Northern Ireland Smith and Cochrane page 1 Fortnight article on Labour government approach to Legacy in Northern Ireland Smith and Cochrane page 2
July 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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feargalc.bsky.social
Some 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
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neophytosloizides.bsky.social Neophytos Loizides @neophytosloizides.bsky.social · Jun 17
Waseda @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
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Interview 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...
June 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Waseda @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
June 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Interview 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...
「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　#8bitNews
YouTube video by 8bitNews 〈Jun Hori〉
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June 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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An 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
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May 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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politico.eu
OPINION: 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.
A new low on US democracy support
Trump’s performances in Riyadh and with Ramaphosa in the White House further darken an already grim picture.
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May 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Great 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...
Symposium 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...
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May 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Sobering analysis here from our own @neophytosloizides.bsky.social on the development of political institutions in Bosnia and some comparative perspectives from elsewhere

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In conversation with N1, Loizides warns: Bosnia cannot afford another wrong turn
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April 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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From an operational security perspective, this is the highest level of fuckup imaginable. These people cannot keep America safe.
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
U.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.
www.theatlantic.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Even the Telegraph can see what's happened.

The question is what Trump will do next...
March 19, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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March 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Firstly 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.
March 19, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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theguardian.com
Netanyahu will never accept peace. Where will his perpetual war lead next? | Simon Tisdall
Netanyahu will never accept peace. Where will his perpetual war lead next? | Simon Tisdall
Israel never intended to honour the ceasefire. These airstrikes mark a dire new phase in the conflict says Observer foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
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March 19, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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neophytosloizides.bsky.social
Backstops 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...
Unlocking the Cyprus Peace Process: Backstops could be an option - 50 Shades of Federalism
Abstract 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...
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March 19, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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This is a really interesting conversation
arinsproject.bsky.social ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · Feb 6
The latest #ARINS podcast is now available!

Listen to Ian d’Alton and Ida Milne on the lives of Southern Irish Protestants now:

🎙️Spotify: spoti.fi/3WL3hqk
🎙️Soundcloud: bit.ly/3WRqkQ9
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February 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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If 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 🫣
February 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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What 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.
February 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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feargalc.bsky.social
He just poured a big can of petrol over a tinder box -and stuck a match.
sangitamyska.bsky.social sangitamyska.bsky.social @sangitamyska.bsky.social · Feb 5
The U.S. President has just advocated for the ethnic cleansing of the Gaza Strip, “If we can find the right piece of land I think that would be better than [Palestinians] going back to Gaza”

It’s Trump speaking but Netanyahu wrote the script.

#Israel #Gaza
February 5, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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The 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?
January 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM