Republicanism as a political philosophy has been both friend and foe to the left. An Clogán speaks with renowned political philosopher Philip Pettit about the ideology's past, present, limits, and potential.

for Signe Lury You wake up to the primary school bell, January blowing through the window unlatched overnight when lust’s bronchioles gasped for air. Outside, ants dissect leaves, children tread gravel and drizzle to reach the classroom, confiding yesterday’s marital disasters, dreading how far the summer break is,

Under Tito, Yugoslavia helped build the Non-Aligned Movement. This history shows how small nations can pursue principled neutrality, international cooperation, and peace under international law, writes Petra Matić.

The European Union is increasingly setting itself on a war footing, aligning itself ever more starkly with Empire. The contradictions of membership for Ireland couldn’t be clearer, writes Clare Daly. Progressive politicians must choose whether they stand with or against revamped imperialism.

The 26-county state’s tradition of engaging in principled neutrality has its roots in our anti-colonial struggle, writes Kieran Allen. We have no choice but to defend it vigorously against the pressures of empire and oppression.

Ireland’s artistic reputation thrives abroad, yet at home the system supporting creative freedom is under strain. Sara and Joshua Muthi argue that art cannot survive on private patronage alone and ask if the republic will protect it as a space of freedom or let it fall to market forces.