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A Masters in disorganisation
Tuesday, 30 Mar, 2010 – 14:02 | One Comment
A Masters in disorganisation

Conor Feeney criticises the closure of the Smurfit School’s Careers Advisory Office as short-sighted in these troubled times

Iranian Endgame
Tuesday, 2 Mar, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Iranian Endgame

As Iran continues to develop its nuclear programme, Conor Feeney considers the likelihood of a pre-emptive military strike and its potential implications

A wake-up call for the White House
Tuesday, 2 Feb, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
A wake-up call for the White House

As the Republicans celebrate taking the Senate seat of the late Ted Kennedy, Conor Feeney reflects on the challenges now facing the Obama executive

The Red party
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 14:02 | Comments Off
The Red party

With the worldwide celebrations of China’s 60th birthday, Conor Feeney argues that such festivities should not be supported

Afghanistan – Obama’s War
Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Afghanistan – Obama’s War

Despite President Obama’s clear commitment to dealing with the conflict in Afghanistan, the lack of any end in sight is worrying, writes Conor Feeney.

George Mitchell brings experience and hope to a devastated Middle East
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
George Mitchell brings experience and hope to a devastated Middle East

New US Middle East envoy George Mitchell faces an uphill battle, writes Conor Feeney, but his experience of Northern Ireland will be useful.