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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 Browne was recently interviewed for Danish media outlet, Kristeligt Dagblad on the recent disturbances in Belfast and outlined that vulnerable young people are being exploited for political gain and it is absolutely, categorically wrong. In addition, Dr Browne was invited to take part in a studio discussion on the situation in Belfast for Indus News, Pakistan’s first International English news channel. Dr Browne was invited to speak on the channel’s flagship socio-political, current affairs show, SCOPE on Saturday, at 12pm. Follow the link to listen to the interview.

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.