The short film, 'Why Wouldn't You?', created by the DCU Irish Refugee Integration Network (IRIN) and Sanctuary, has been selected for the 14th Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival, taking place October 3-5. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/42maAYe

Delighted to join host Méabh McMahon and fellow panelists Ilke Toygür and Matthew Robinson for the final episode of "Brussels, my love?", which will be broadcast on Euronews throughout this weekend Russia, Ukraine, drone walls, European security, Serbia, MAGA, Sarkozy - we covered a lot of ground!

A decisive victory in #Moldova for the pro-EU government against a Moscow-leaning alliance - despite Russian money, interference & disinformation. I’ll discuss the significance of this on RTÉ's "News at One" shortly after 1pm

A presidential candidate in Ireland has claimed that Germany’s recent increase in defence spending echoes Nazi rearmament during the 1930s. I explain here why that parallel is not just misleading but simply wrong. Full article: irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41712842.html

On TRT World I noted that the UN is only as strong as its members’ political will. Its flaws are real, but the deeper problem is division and bad faith among states with veto powers. Preventing mass murder and annexation in Palestine & Ukraine are defining tests for the UN.

Ireland’s donation of vehicles & de-mining robots to Ukraine is welcome Modest contributions like this save lives & sustain frontline operations However, strong collective EU action is needed to counter Russia’s escalating drone & missile strikes See www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

The UN turns 80 but still can’t deliver on its core mission. On @aljazeera.com I noted its strength as a global forum - yet it remains hobbled by structural flaws and political pressures from bad actors. #UN80

Getting ready to speak to speak to @aljazeera.com about the current state of world politics and challenges for the UN at 80.

Enjoyed talking with Jerry O'Sullivan on Radio Kerry today about mounting challenges faced by European democracies Just 12% of humanity lives in a liberal democracy and this relatively recent regime-type faces ever-growing autocratic and military threats www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/ker...

Appreciate Senator Tom Clonan’s review of my new book in The Irish Times. "Unfinished Empire" shows how Russian imperialism has shaped the fate of its neighbours, from the tsarist conquests to Soviet domination and today’s relentless aggression.

The Pentagon is blocking Ukraine from using long-range missiles to hit Russian military targets. No wonder Putin still thinks he can win the war www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

I spoke to IrelandAM about the recent summits in Alaska and DC As Trump praises Putin’s "readiness to negotiate" over Ukraine’s "prime territory" Russia unleashes record drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities It's what happens when real estate developers meet realpolitik practitioners

This really is such a timely and incisive publication - recommended for all students of international relations - or anyone just interested in what is going on in the world right now.

Spoke with @thejournal_ie about the importance of Ukraine's Donbas region I learned a lot while lecturing at the university in Donetsk Students and faculty were forced to relocate to Mariupol following the first Russian invasion (2014) and to Kyiv in 2022 www.thejournal.ie/explainer-uk...

My comments in today's South China Morning Post on the Alaska and DC meetings between Trump, Putin, Zelenskyy and other European leaders

A second printing of "Unfinished Empire" is already out! The updated back cover features a selection of wonderful endorsements. Delighted to see my book resonating and grateful to everyone who has read, supported, or engaged with it so far!

On RTÉ's "News at One" at 1pm I'll discuss the meetings today between Zelenskyy, Trump and European leaders Trump measures success in days and headlines; Putin measures it in years and strategic gains One man seeks a quick deal; the other seeks to reshape Europe’s security map for decades

Death toll from Russian attack on residential area in Kharkiv rises to 5, including toddler and teenager The youngest victim was just 18 months old when Russian Geran-2 drones struck a 5-story apartment building in Kharkiv, injuring 20 others euromaidanpress.com/2025/08/18/d...

Polish cartoonist ‪@andrzejrysuje.bsky.social‬ Ukraine may give Putin a bit of land Exactly that much

The choreography told the story Trump waiting on the tarmac, red carpet and clapping for Putin Press conference opened by the guest, not the host, who spoke for twice as long and took no questions. Trump thanked "Vladimir" nine times in his uncharacteristically terse 600-word speech For what?

Getting through Donnacha Ó Beacháin’s great book on the history of Russian colonialism of Ukraine, other former Soviet ‘members’ & conquests within Russian borders. Let it be said ⁦‪@DonnachaDCU‬⁩ pulls no punches. It’s what The Donald should have read before meeting Putin

As predicted nothing from Trump-Putin act of theatre bar expressions of mutual admiration No ceasefire - just more talk about meeting Russia's concerns about "root causes" Trump to act as Putin's messenger calling Europe to pass on Russia's well-known wish list #AlaskaSummit

Today's Russia-US Alaska summit puts the fate of Ukraine 'in Trump and Putin’s hands'. DCU's Prof Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social warns the summit could range from an empty handshake to a startling alignment with Kremlin demands. Read in @thejournal.ie: launch.dcu.ie/3HbjIaU

My first book, which discusses Sub-State Recognition, & co-authored with @gezimvisoka.bsky.social, is out now! #DeFactoStates link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

When explaining why direct talks with Ukraine would be useless, Leontyev quipped: > “We are talking about a new global world order that guarantees our interests and our security. Discussing the global world order with Ukraine is idiotic." By this very logic, only meeting with Trump can finally […]

We face a stark choice: stand by Ukraine as a sovereign equal in deciding its future or legitimise the seizure of territory by force and signal to every would-be aggressor that the principles underpinning the UN Charter are illusory www.thejournal.ie/readme/russi...

Regarding Friday's summit in Alaska, while nothing is certain the most likely outcomes are For Trump: theatre (the handshake, the headlines) For Putin: triumph (escape from isolation, rewards for agression) For Ukraine: tragedy (a "deal" that subverts its sovereignty) www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

On RTÉ’s "This Week" (1pm) I’ll discuss Friday’s summit in the former Russian territory of Alaska Trump floats “land swaps” idea but when all the land is Ukrainian, it’s not a swap, it’s annexation by another name Ukraine might face an unfair "deal". Or Putin might just buy more time to wage war

This week I visited Hiroshima and Nagasaki as they marked 80 years since the atomic bombings. These two cities have turned tragedy into a global call for peace and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Here, remembrance is not passive - it’s a responsibility.

Truly energised by the #iccees2025 roundtable devoted to my new book, "Unfinished Empire". Huge thanks to Yuliya Yurchenko, Ostap Kushnir, @laurencebroers.bsky.social‬) & Sofya du Boulay for their incisive and generous comments - and to the engaged audience who joined the discussion.

I'll be on Newstalk shortly after 5pm to discuss Ukraine's prospects for joining the European Union.

“Let’s promote life-saving equipment with a picture of Oliver Cromwell!” said no one who passed Junior Cert history.

On the BBC's "Good Morning Scotland" I noted that if speaking a language made you part of that nation, most Scots and Irish would be English. That’s Putin’s line on Ukraine. Makes about as much sense. Listen back here (1:46-1:55): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

“We’re seeing the autocratisation of democracies — and Trump is the best example.” – Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social at #MacGill25 🎤 LIVE from Glenties

Russia's Vladimir Putin is unlikely to retreat in his war with #Ukraine, Prof @donnachadcu.bsky.social tells RTE's 'Behind the News' podcast with @franmcnulty.bsky.social & @mcculld.bsky.social 'This is not the time to retreat – certainly as summer approaches' Listen: launch.dcu.ie/44Ap6Nz

📍"Caught in the Crossfire: Ireland, Trump, and the China Dilemma" is on now in Glenties, hearing insights from Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social, Prof. Mary Gallagher, Bill Emmott @billemmott.bsky.social, and Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin @donnachadcu.bsky.social

Really enjoyed the wide-ranging conversation with RTÉ's @mcculld.bsky.social and @franmcnulty.bsky.social about my new book "Unfinished Empire" - and why Russia’s imperial legacy still looms large, not least in Ukraine. Listen back at www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...

Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad by @donnachadcu.bsky.social via @agendapub.bsky.social 2025 #SummerReading cup.columbia.edu/book/unfinis...

How #Russia Changed Crimea’s Demography Donnacha Ó Beacháin, an Irish political scientist, discusses a brief history of Russian imperialism, its major historical periods, and defining features: ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/... Support our team on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld.

⚡ #Russia’s Imperial Nostalgia Donnacha Ó Beacháin, an #Irish political scientist, explores a brief history of #Russian imperialism, its major historical periods and defining features: ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/... Support the UkraineWorld team on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld.

Nice review of my new book on Russian imperialism in today's Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer.bsky.social) "Ó Beacháin authoritatively dispatches the various ‘reasons’ Putin cited for the invasion — denazification, demilitarisation/spread of Nato, and protection of ethnic Russians"

Ukrainians have shown great resilience w/o losing their humanity How can people speak of "war fatigue" when, unlike Ukrainians, EU/US citizens haven't been affected at all by Russia's daily attacks Today's interview on Newstalk following my recent trip to Ukraine.. www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

I'll be on NewstalkFM at 5 to discuss Russia's continuing attacks on Ukraine After their hour long phone chat, Trump is "disappointed" that Putin has no intention of halting his murderous assaults But what was he expecting? And why is US halting supplies to Ukraine as Russia airstrikes escalate?

A Brief History of Russian Imperialism – with Donnacha Ó Beacháin by UkraineWorld on #SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/0gnmIPHpNkn3...

Session Spotlight💡 4th of July Edition! Trump, China, Ireland. 🌏 Can we stay neutral in a new world order? Join Mary Gallagher, @fbermingham.bsky.social, @billemmott.bsky.social & @donnachadcu.bsky.social for this big picture debate. 🇺🇸🇮🇪🇨🇳 In partnership with @notredame.bsky.social #MacGill25

I'm just back from a week in Ukraine. During one night, Russia fired 537 missiles and drones at the country - the largest total since 2022. Even a town far from the frontlines has row after row of graves for those killed by the invaders. It's heart-rending and enraging.

deutsche Ausgabe bitte 🙏🏻

Der Uni-Professor @donnachadcu.bsky.social Ó Beacháin hat sich in seinem Buch „Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad“ mit der imperialistischen Denkweise Russlands beschäftigt; und wirft ein kritisches Licht darauf, wie Geschichte, Politik und Macht in 13/25

I'll be on @rtenews Brendan O'Connor show to review the weekly news between 11-12. No prizes for guessing what will be top of the agenda.