Philip Stephens
@philipstephens.bsky.social
Writer, historian, Contrib Ed, FT, Robert Bosch Fellow, Berlin, author These Divided Isles, and Britain Alone (both Faber), British, Irish and European. philipstephens.substack.com, philipstephens.net
A huge thank you to the Kiltimagh Museum and Historical Society for the wonderful launch evening for "These Divided Isles". An evening of Mayo warmth and fascinating conversation in the finest town in Ireland's wild west. So proud to count myself a Culchie!
October 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A huge thank you to the Kiltimagh Museum and Historical Society for the wonderful launch evening for "These Divided Isles". An evening of Mayo warmth and fascinating conversation in the finest town in Ireland's wild west. So proud to count myself a Culchie!
Huge thank you to Ambassador Martin and Deirdre Fraser for hosting a great discussion about Anglo-Irish relations and future of Northern Ireland to launch my book, These Divided Isles. And to RTE veteran Brian O'Connell and guests for quizzing me on lessons of history.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Huge thank you to Ambassador Martin and Deirdre Fraser for hosting a great discussion about Anglo-Irish relations and future of Northern Ireland to launch my book, These Divided Isles. And to RTE veteran Brian O'Connell and guests for quizzing me on lessons of history.
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It's that day. The book I always wanted to write, about the enmities and intimacies of Britain's unique relationship with Ireland, is published today. Profound thanks to Sarah at Wylie and Laura at Faber (and teams) for making it possible. @faberbooks.bsky.social ....
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August 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
It's that day. The book I always wanted to write, about the enmities and intimacies of Britain's unique relationship with Ireland, is published today. Profound thanks to Sarah at Wylie and Laura at Faber (and teams) for making it possible. @faberbooks.bsky.social ....
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What Ireland might learn from German reunification. New Inside-Out column
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August 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
What Ireland might learn from German reunification. New Inside-Out column
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Only two days to go before it's out! Available to order at linktr.ee/thesedivided...
August 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Only two days to go before it's out! Available to order at linktr.ee/thesedivided...
Times getting ever more desperate about absence of tinder in the box …
August 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Times getting ever more desperate about absence of tinder in the box …
The second coming...Johnson limbers up to save the Tory party....
August 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The second coming...Johnson limbers up to save the Tory party....
Out now! Well, nearly. Only six days to go before publication. And available for pre-order linktr.ee/thesedivided...
August 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Out now! Well, nearly. Only six days to go before publication. And available for pre-order linktr.ee/thesedivided...
For me, the moment finally arrives. These Divided Isles, the story of Anglo-Irish enmity and intimacy since Partition, Published by Faber August 28. Pre-order linktr.ee/thesedivided...
August 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
For me, the moment finally arrives. These Divided Isles, the story of Anglo-Irish enmity and intimacy since Partition, Published by Faber August 28. Pre-order linktr.ee/thesedivided...
This is the book I always wanted to write. Subscribe to my Inside-Out substack (it's free) and get a 20 per cent pre-publication discount from Faber.
July 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This is the book I always wanted to write. Subscribe to my Inside-Out substack (it's free) and get a 20 per cent pre-publication discount from Faber.
The book I always wanted to write. How Partition turned the Irish Question in British politics into the British Question in Irish politics. And the extraordinary mix of enmity and intimacy that finally mapped a path to a different future. Now open for advance orders:
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June 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The book I always wanted to write. How Partition turned the Irish Question in British politics into the British Question in Irish politics. And the extraordinary mix of enmity and intimacy that finally mapped a path to a different future. Now open for advance orders:
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How Trump has surrendered American power. Inside-Out column
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May 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
How Trump has surrendered American power. Inside-Out column
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For all any other shortcomings, the Brits really are very good at pageant....
May 5, 2025 at 11:37 AM
For all any other shortcomings, the Brits really are very good at pageant....
Trump has drawn the limits of American (and his own) power. Latest Inside-Out column
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May 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Trump has drawn the limits of American (and his own) power. Latest Inside-Out column
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May 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
First step to imagine what a united Ireland might look like. Coming In August from Faber!
April 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
First step to imagine what a united Ireland might look like. Coming In August from Faber!
The book I always wanted to write. How Partition turned the Irish Question in British politics into the British Question in Irish politics. And the extraordinary mix of enmity and intimacy that finally mapped a path to a different future. Now open for advance orders:
linktr.ee/thesedivided...
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April 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The book I always wanted to write. How Partition turned the Irish Question in British politics into the British Question in Irish politics. And the extraordinary mix of enmity and intimacy that finally mapped a path to a different future. Now open for advance orders:
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Do solicitors have souls? Anyone contemplating putting their affairs in the hands of their local solicitor might be interested in this salutary tale.
April 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Do solicitors have souls? Anyone contemplating putting their affairs in the hands of their local solicitor might be interested in this salutary tale.
Bezos goes the full Trump at Washington Post, finally burying a once-great newspaper...
February 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Bezos goes the full Trump at Washington Post, finally burying a once-great newspaper...
The Editor of the Spectator and darling of much of the Westminster media Michael Gove and his best pal..
February 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The Editor of the Spectator and darling of much of the Westminster media Michael Gove and his best pal..
Caption contest...
February 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Caption contest...
Why Trump is selling out Ukraine - and what Europe should do. My Inside-Out column.
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February 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Why Trump is selling out Ukraine - and what Europe should do. My Inside-Out column.
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Bill Clinton is widely praised for his role in Irish peace-making. Jimmy Carter opened the door...latest Inside Out column philipstephens.substack.com/p/jimmy-cart...
January 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Bill Clinton is widely praised for his role in Irish peace-making. Jimmy Carter opened the door...latest Inside Out column philipstephens.substack.com/p/jimmy-cart...
Netanyahu's plan to drag the US into a new Middle East war. Latest Inside-Out coiumn
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October 25, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Netanyahu's plan to drag the US into a new Middle East war. Latest Inside-Out coiumn
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October 25, 2024 at 8:35 AM