News for: Conflict, Rights, And Security
RTÉ Brainstorm – Can Ireland help to get the Iran nuclear deal back on track?
Whitaker Institute member Professor Ray Murphy, of the Conflict, Humanitarianism and Security cluster, has written a new article for RTÉ Brainstorm. The piece looks at Ireland’s role in resurrecting the Iran nuclear deal on the UN Security Council. Can Ireland help to get the Iran nuclear deal back on track? Analysis: Ireland is well placed on… | Read on »
RTÉ Brainstorm – Whose business is human rights?
Whitaker Institute member Dr Shane Darcy, cluster leader of Conflict, Humanitarianism and Security, has written a new piece for RTÉ Brainstorm. The article looks at the relationship between business and human rights, a key topic in international organisations now. Whose business is human rights? Analysis: the relationship between business and human rights is now on… | Read on »
The Business Post – Judging where we now stand
Future judicial appointments: Whitaker Institute member, Dr Eoin Daly of the Conflict Humanitarianism and Security Cluster spoke to the Business Post about future judicial appointments and the damage to the court system after the Justice Séamus Woulfe debacle. Read the article here.
Publication of ‘Haven’ Book by Dr John Morrissey
Book overview Whitaker Institute member Dr John Morrissey (Geography) has published his fifth book, Haven (Edward Elgar 2020), which presents a transformative understanding of security in responding to the Mediterranean refugee crisis by drawing critically on the UN concept of ‘human security’. The book was supported by the Academic Council on the United Nations System, an NUI Publications Prize and… | Read on »
Business Post – In a time of so many secrets, Hume took flak for them all
Whitaker Institute member Prof Niall O’Dochartaigh, cluster leader of Conflict, Humanitarianism and Security, has written an article for the Business Post about the late John Hume. Read it here.
RTÉ Brainstorm – Why does Ireland want a seat on ‘dysfunctional’ UN Security Council?
Whitaker Institute member Professor Ray Murphy, of the Conflict, Humanitarianism and Security cluster, has written a new article for RTÉ Brainstorm. The piece explores the effectiveness of the UN’s Security Council amid Ireland’s bid for a seat. Why does Ireland want a seat on ‘dysfunctional’ UN Security Council? A seat at the big table: members… | Read on »
Business Post – Ray Murphy: Respect for human rights must be central to our response to Covid-19
Whitaker Institute member Professor Ray Murphy, of the Conflict, Humanitarianism and Security cluster, has written a new piece for the Business Post which argues human rights must remain at the centre of the COVID19 response from states. To read the article click here. The article was also featured in Sunday’s (17 May) Business Post newspaper… | Read on »
RTÉ Brainstorm – Why are Russian military aircraft flying in Irish controlled airspace?
Whitaker Institute member Professor Ray Murphy, of the Conflict, Humanitarianism and Security cluster, has written a new piece on RTÉ Brainstorm. The article looks at the recent reports of Russian military aircrafts in airspace controlled by Ireland. Why are Russian military aircraft flying in Irish controlled airspace? Tupolev TU-95 bombers fly over Moscow’s Red Square during… | Read on »
RTÉ Brainstorm – The problem with Shannon airport’s contentious US visitors
Whitaker Institute member Dr Shane Darcy, Conflict, Humanitarianism and Security cluster leader, has a new piece on RTE Brainstorm. The article looks at the use of Shannon airport by the US military. The problem with Shannon airport’s contentious US visitors US vice-president Mike Pence… | Read on »
Business Post – UN list signals risks of doing business in occupied territories
Professor Ray Murphy, of the Conflict, Humanitarianism and Security cluster, has written a new article for the Business Post. The article argues the UN’s list sends a clear message of the risks of doing business in occupied territories. Read the article here.