Tag Archives: Conflict Resolution

Dresden…1945-2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

When is a War Crime NOT a War Crime? “Dresden”…I am not sure what makes it different. As a general rule, the Winners dont commit War Crimes. If Nazi Germany had won the Second World War, there would have been … Continue reading →

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Paid By Commission

Posted on February 8, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

So ….in May, Westminster Elections take place. And I daresay  fifteen of the seats are “safe”. At most three seats are marginal….Fermanagh-South Tyrone, South Belfast and East Belfast. The First-Past-The Post System and only one successful candidate in a constituency … Continue reading →

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“On The Runs”….Again

Posted on January 13, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

So Tony B Liar is summoned before the Greater England Parliament committee to give evidence about those “On The Run” letters. This was all supposed to be secret. Then there was the unfortunate business when John Downey appeared in a … Continue reading →

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The Politics Of Irish Stamps.

Posted on December 12, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

The Decade of Centenaries. The odd thing about Stamp Collecting (besides the eccentricity of people who collect stamps) is that it can be extremely “political”. In the case of Ireland this is hardly surprising. An Irish Stamp Album is in … Continue reading →

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Helpless In Gaza

Posted on July 19, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Israel-Palestine is a subject I have avoided for years. For a serious newspaper columnist or a humble Blogger, its a thankless task to try and analyse that particular conflict. History is about “nuance” and the partisans of Israel and Palestine … Continue reading →

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At Last…An Answer For Carlos

Posted on April 8, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Carlos has been on my mind a lot this past two weeks or so. He was one of the post-graduate students I met at Texas State University in February last year. I was lecturing on the Troubles with particular reference … Continue reading →

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“Alias Smith And Jones”…Stormont

Posted on February 27, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

If you are as old as I am…you might think that the whole controversy over amnesty/pardon for 187 people sounds a bit familiar. The early 1970s, there was a popular comedy Western called “Alias Smith and Jones” (BBC2 Monday 8pm). … Continue reading →

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“Blue Bloods” TV Series…And Norn Iron

Posted on February 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Great to see a reference to Norn Iron on my favourite “cop” show “Blue Bloods”. The Show features three generations of New York, Irish-American police officers. Tom Sellek plays the Police Commissioner. Tonight’s episode featured an attack a bomb attack … Continue reading →

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Haassta La Vista Baby!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

So farewell then Dr Richard Haass. And his charming assistant, Professor Meghan O’Sullivan. As I write this…almost 1pm on 23rd December there is no agreement on “Flags, Parades and The Past”. Two questions. Was there ever likely to be one … Continue reading →

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Peace Journalism? LetsWriteAlongerism?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Interesting seminar on “Peace Journalism” at QUB on Friday. Hosted by Dr John Brewer and sponsored by the Community Relations Council. The main problem is that “Peace Journalism” seems like a good idea but is so nebulous that nobody, seemed … Continue reading →

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