Feargal Cochrane Livres

Many books have been written about war, but few have focused on how wars can be brought to an end. Wars are rarely inevitable however and this book is aimed at understanding how violent conflicts can be brought to a close through intervention, mediation and political negotiation. The simple premise underlying the book is that wars between states and wars within states are generally fought by rational people for particular political goals or perceived interests. War is better understood as a methodology rather than an ideology. When the context, issues and actors in these armed conflicts change then it is often possible to control, or even transform such violence. By bringing together a number of existing debates from peace and conflict research as well as scholars of international relations, the book examines the dynamic forces that lie behind the ending of wars and how these have changed over time. Examples are drawn from a wide range of armed conflicts to analyse the efforts that have been made to move from War-War to Jaw-Jaw, or more typically Jaw-War. Efforts at third-party intervention, mediation and political negotiation across a range of conflict zones from Europe to Sub-Saharan Africa are discussed in full. Neither idealistic nor fatalistic, this book is a must-read for all students of international politics and security studies.

This book argues that Brexit is the most significant event in the political history of Northern Ireland since partition in 1921. It explains why Brexit presents unique challenges for NI and why the border is so significant for the peace process. It argues that Brexit is breaking peace in NI and risking its very existence. -- .

The complete history of Northern Ireland from the Irish Civil War to Brexit“A wonderful book, beautifully written. . . . Informative and incisive.”— Irish Times After two decades of relative peace following the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, the Brexit referendum in 2016 reopened the Northern Ireland question. In this thoughtful and engaging book, Feargal Cochrane considers the region’s troubled history from the struggle for Irish independence in the nineteenth century to the present. New chapters explain the reasons for the suspension of devolved government at Stormont in 2017 and its restoration in 2020 as well as the consequences for Northern Ireland of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. Providing a complete account of the province’s hundred-year history, this book is essential reading to understand the present dimensions of the Northern Irish conflict.

The book delves into the evolving dynamics between Ireland and America, particularly through the lens of Irish migration and its impact on political and cultural ties. It highlights the transformation of Irish-America as a diaspora that has integrated into the mainstream of U.S. society while grappling with globalization. Central questions about identity and belonging are explored, prompting readers to consider how individuals navigate their connections to both their homeland and their adopted country in a rapidly changing world.

Focusing on migrant communities, the book explores the intricate relationships between migration, conflict, and security. It delves into various interconnected aspects, offering an interdisciplinary perspective that highlights the challenges and dynamics faced by these communities in today's world. Through this lens, it aims to provide a deeper understanding of how contemporary issues impact migrants and the broader implications for society.

A lively and inviting history of Belfast—exploring the highs and lows of a resilient city