Declan Leddin
@leddind.bsky.social
@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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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.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
June 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
What does the Musk-Trump episode teach us about the nexus of wealth and power in democratic governance?
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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!
May 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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!
Brilliant and timely!!
That’s a scientific term by the way… I have a draft special issue going to press on a quantitative analysis of bozoness… called ‘Measuring Idiocy and Malevolence in Contemporary Global Politics: A single case study’
May 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Brilliant and timely!!
Yes but would we get a receipt!!
May 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Yes but would we get a receipt!!
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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 👇
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 👇
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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April 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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 👇
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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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...
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.
www.jobs.ac.uk
April 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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...
Wonderful news! This along with the ☀️has really made my day. An election so richly deserved. Congrats Prof.
Thanks Gerry
Many congratulations Prof Farrell @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social Richly deserved.
April 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Wonderful news! This along with the ☀️has really made my day. An election so richly deserved. Congrats Prof.
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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.
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.
March 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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.
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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📢 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
📕 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
March 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
📢 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
📕 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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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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March 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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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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...
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.
marshlibrary.ie
March 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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...
Exactly before the Shamrock wilts! @bentonra.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Exactly before the Shamrock wilts! @bentonra.bsky.social
Yes but positive engagement nonetheless. @bentonra.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Yes but positive engagement nonetheless. @bentonra.bsky.social
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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...
See the full manuscript on ISOS: www.isos.dias.ie/MARSH/MS_Z_3...
March 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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...
See the full manuscript on ISOS: www.isos.dias.ie/MARSH/MS_Z_3...
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They have never been interested in a ceasefire. They are interested in destroying Ukraine
On Kremlin TV, Putin intimate Solov'yov says Russia so encouraged by Trump taking their side no longer see need for ceasefire.
"No, there won’t be any ceasefire. Our idea of peace is everything happening as we see fit”
Then plays a clip of Vance slamming Ukraine.
Vance is "our man" he says.
"No, there won’t be any ceasefire. Our idea of peace is everything happening as we see fit”
Then plays a clip of Vance slamming Ukraine.
Vance is "our man" he says.
Vladimir Solovyov says Russia won't agree to a ceasefire
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
www.youtube.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
They have never been interested in a ceasefire. They are interested in destroying Ukraine
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Irish students get in there! 😃
⏰ Blue Book traineeship applications closing soon ⏰
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience working for the EU 📘
⏳ Deadline: Monday 17 March at 10:00 a.m.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience working for the EU 📘
⏳ Deadline: Monday 17 March at 10:00 a.m.
March 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Irish students get in there! 😃
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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.
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.
This would be a smart and responsible policy to follow considering circumstances. 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇵🇱🇸🇪🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 / balticsentinel.eu/8207598/finn...
Finnish Researcher: The Baltics and Nordic Nations Should Discuss Acquiring Their Own Nuclear Deterrent with Poland
Europe faces a pivotal choice: either to rely on France and the UK to extend their nuclear umbrella or see Poland, alongside the Baltic and Nordic nations, develop their own deterrent, Veli-Pekka Tynk...
balticsentinel.eu
March 11, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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.
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 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
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
March 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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
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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Insightful new report on #Politics and #InternationalRelations Provision in UK from @britishacademy.bsky.social with input from PSA, @MYBISA buff.ly/J5JyR6N
March 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Insightful new report on #Politics and #InternationalRelations Provision in UK from @britishacademy.bsky.social with input from PSA, @MYBISA buff.ly/J5JyR6N
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
March 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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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Thoughts from our QUB ARINS colleagues on governance models for a new Ireland www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
From majority-rule to inclusive coalitions: five possible models for governing a united Ireland
How might the Government of a unified island be constructed?
www.irishtimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Thoughts from our QUB ARINS colleagues on governance models for a new Ireland www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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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...
“Will ditching the triple lock damage our neutrality or vindicate our sovereignty?”
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023...
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?
www.irishtimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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...
“Will ditching the triple lock damage our neutrality or vindicate our sovereignty?”
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023...
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There is also a major opportunity to make Irish-UK security relations - on critical infrastructure protection, counter-terrorism, pushing back on industrial espionage, protecting the Common Travel Area from abuse - more strategic, structured and coherent. A summit should agree a programme of work.
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...
@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...
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…
constitution-unit.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
There is also a major opportunity to make Irish-UK security relations - on critical infrastructure protection, counter-terrorism, pushing back on industrial espionage, protecting the Common Travel Area from abuse - more strategic, structured and coherent. A summit should agree a programme of work.
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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.
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.
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.
constitution-unit.com
March 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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.
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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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...
@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...
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…
constitution-unit.com
March 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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...
@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...