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Emma Desouza

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Politics after Donaldson: The old political order in Northern Ireland is breaking down

Jeffrey Donaldson’s conviction has set off a political earthquake in Northern Ireland, leaving every major party facing uncomfortable questions...

12.07.2026 10

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

United Ireland: On the contrary, Northern Ireland is not a burden, it brings fresh opportunities

When it comes to a border poll and Irish unity, Northern Ireland is often painted as a liability and not the dynamic economy it actually is, writes...

06.05.2026 40

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

Scorched Earth: War, water and the unravelling of climate stability

Rising temperatures, water scarcity and war are fuelling instability with global consequences, writes Emma DeSouza.

06.04.2026 40

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

Breaking the grip: Can we rethink education in Ireland, north and south?

12.02.2026 30

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

The fight for resources: If 2025 was the year of war, 2026 could be the land-grab year

19.01.2026 50

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

Let’s get real – there won’t be a border poll by 2030

10.01.2026 60

The Irish News

Emma Desouza

Opinion: Politicians shouldn't shy away from a peace plan to prepare for a unity referendum

02.12.2025 40

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

Opinion: When it comes to making voting easy, Ireland is way beyond others in Europe

31.10.2025 30

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

Opinion: Using AI for art will hollow out what it means to be human

14.10.2025 50

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

Opinion: The Irish flag carries so much baggage - a united Ireland should have a new one

30.09.2025 40

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

Emma DeSouza: Should we follow the UK's lead and lower the voting age to 16?

04.08.2025 40

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

Opinion: Instead of moral panic over musicians, where's the moral clarity over genocide?

02.07.2025 30

TheJournal

Emma Desouza

Opinion: The US joining in Israel’s attack on Iran is the Iraq War all over again

25.06.2025 30

TheJournal

Emma Desouza