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Prof. David Mitchell writes on the politics behind the recent street violence in Northern Ireland. The article analyses the contributing factors to rising community tension in the context both of recent developments and historical attitudes within Unionist political leadership. Follow the link to read the article. (Photo PA/Alamy)

Dr. Dong Jin Kim was invited to speak at ‘Theology in Conversation’ organised by Corrymeela for the 2021 Lenten period, last Sunday 28 March. ‘Theology in Conversation’ brings new and established voices together in conversation about how theological insight into a particular topic contributes to the world outside the academy. In this event, moderated by Pádraig Ó Tuama, Dr. Kim engaged in a conversation about Borders for Today, with Prof. Katy Hayward, Queens University Belfast. During the conversation, Jin brought insight to the Korean context, about ecumenical cross-border initiates there, as well as the complications that come from faith-based cross-border initiatives. Follow the link to watch the event.

As Northern Ireland marks its centenary, what are the challenges and opportunities for greater mutual understanding, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence of people living on the island? The Irish School of Ecumenics explored these questions in their webinar ‘Centenary of Partition and a Shared Island’ on Thurs 25 March. The event is part of a series celebrating 50 years of ISE reconciliation work across the island. Follow the link to watch the video.

Edited by David Mitchell and Gladys Ganiel (QUB), the issue is entitled: ‘The Politics of Conflict and Transformation: The Island of Ireland in Comparative Perspective’. The articles, written by some of the leading scholars in the field, arose from a conference celebrating the work of Jennifer Todd, a major figure in the study of peace and conflict Ireland. The articles engage with themes in Todd’s work, and analyse both current trends and historical issues in relation to conflict and change in Ireland.