Brexit

United Ireland "Closer Now than it's Ever Been"

Both demographic change in the North and shifts in United Kingdom politics have made Irish reunification a reasonable possibility to discuss. 

Boris Johnson's Legacy? It's Complicated

by Luke Reader

The British constitution depends on adherence to norms and tradition commonly called the "good chap" principle. Johnson's ministry raised troubling questions about what happens when No. 10 Downing is occupied by a different sort of chap. 

At 50th Anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" Peace Feels Less Certain

by Mark Holan

A hometown headline 50 years ago introduced the author to the Troubles in Northern Ireland; at the anniversary of Derry's "Bloody Sunday" a hard-won peace feels precarious. 

What Happens When the "End Times" are Now?

by Martyn Whittock

Evangelical Christianity's enthusiasm for viewing current events as markers of the End Times is nothing new, but those tempted to mockery should nevertheless recognize how politically potent those ideas can be. 

American Conference for Irish Studies Connects the Past, Future of Irish-American Relations

by Mark Holan

The recent virtual American Conference for Irish Studies meeting convened scholars and diplomats to discuss challenges posed by Brexit and opportunities for cooperation between the United States, Northern Ireland, and the Republic. 

Why the Hope for Peace is Waning in Northern Ireland

by James Waller

"The Troubles, the decades-long Catholic uprising against British rule starting in the 1960s, began with Catholic frustration over a government that would not leave. If widespread violence returns, it will be because of Protestant frustration over a government that would not stay."

On Behalf of All 'Future Historians,’ Leave Us Out of Your Brexit Rants

by Charlotte Lydia Riley

The people who invoke historians of the future are less keen on listening to actually existing historians today.

A Not-So-Brief History of Scottish Independence

This primer covers Scottish sovereignty from the Roman era to the Jacobite revolts, the 2014 referendum and Brexit.

Why Britain Brexited

by Tom McTague

For decades, the country has struggled with the challenge facing the modern nation-state: how to balance control and influence.

Brexit and the End of the United Kingdom

by Ed Simon

Because of Boris Johnson’s ascendancy, it must be considered that it is not only inevitable that there won’t be a United Kingdom again, but that it’s necessary that there shouldn’t be. 

Brexit will ultimately destabilise Europe, historians fear

Experts on European politics and history are shocked by the imbalance in the media coverage – and are warning of the probably consequences.

The Ghosts of Founders Past

by Jason Pack

Halloween held a ghoulish surprise for American President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. As a result of their hubris, they were both forced to watch their longstanding dreams of unbridled executive authority die in the ditch of rule of law.

Have you heard of the catastrophic men theory of history? Step forward Boris Johnson...

by Nick Cohen

Self-interested and reckless leadership defines too much of our past – and present.

American Brexit

by Tom Engelhardt

It’s Not Just Britain Headed for the Subbasement of Imperial History.

Are There Any Meaningful Historical Analogies for Brexit? Historians Respond.

Featuring Ali Ansari, Miranda Malins​, D.H. Robinson​, and Jonathan Fitzgibbons​.

Sir Ian Kershaw on His Latest Book, Brexit, and the Future of Europe

by David O’Connor

"The EU has come a long way and, as Brexit shows, the networks built up over previous decades are extremely complex."

The American Founders made sure the president could never suspend Congress

by Eliga Gould

Given the similarities between the U.S. and U.K. political systems and the personal parallels – and affection – between Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump, Americans might wonder whether the president has a similar power to suspend Congress.

Expecting Ireland to be servile is part of a long British tradition

by Richard McMahon

The Brexit crisis is another example of how the UK so often ignores the consequences of its conduct on its neighbour.

All the world’s a stage when you’re Boris Johnson basking in the no-deal-Brexit spotlight

by Esau Williams

Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, the boy who once said he wanted to be ‘world king,’ has finally realized his life-long ambition of becoming British Prime Minister.

Donald Trump and Boris Johnson Rode the Same Wave Into Power. History Suggests the Parallels Won’t Stop There

by David Kaiser

The history of Anglo-American relations and how Trump and Johnson will utilize them.