Discussion with Prof Cas Mudde: Populism, Extremism & Democratic Resilience Join us for a conversation with Professor Cas Mudde the world’s leading scholars on populism and the far right.

Join us for a conversation with Professor Cas Mudde one of the world’s leading scholars on populism and the far right. Online seminar, 30 April 2026: "Populism, Extremism & Democratic Resilience"

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More horrific war crimes and destruction from Israel.

Trump Warns Iran ‘Whole Civilization Will Die’ — The Wall Street Journal President Trump has given a deadline of 8 p.m. ET for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. conducted more than 50 strikes on military targets on Iran's Kharg Island.

Trump’s textbook case of genocidal intent: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”.

Why Iran says its universities are being targeted Iran reportedly follows through on threat on American universities, after attacks on two Iranian research universities.

Trump’s war crimes are mounting, at least 21 Iranian universities now damaged

Just back from #Kenya, a very beautiful country

LUP launches new series: Pioneering Peace Liverpool University Press is delighted to announce a new series: Pioneering Peace: New Paradigms in Peace and Conflict Studies led by series editor Brandon Hamber, John Hume and Thomas P. O’Neill …

Delighted to announce I will be the series editor for new book series: "Pioneering Peace: New Paradigms in Peace and Conflict Studies" with Liverpool University Press ‪@livunipress.bsky.social

DM me if you have an idea for a book!‬

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'Prime Evil': Apartheid assassin Eugene de Kock says orders to kill came from PW Botha Convicted apartheid assassin Eugene de Kock told the Gqeberha High Court on Monday that suspected “terrorists” who could not be arrested were expected to be killed — sometimes by any means, including ...

In his testimony today at the Cradock Four inquest Eugene de Kock, head of the apartheid death squad, makes it absolutely clear his orders to kill came from the top of the government

Memorial Page for Nicholas Haysom Obituary and memorial page for Nicholas Haysom

A lovely memorial page for Fink Haysom, another great South African who has left us

Belfast and Johannesburg: peas in a racist pod? I long to live in a society where there is no racism but, living between Belfast and Johannesburg, this is impossible.

Throwback Thursday: I wrote this in 2009: "Belfast and Johannesburg: peas in a racist pod?" This serves as a small piece of evidence that, at least for Northern Ireland, racism is not a recent phenomenon but a persistent problem

Remember when Trump accused Zelensky of 'gambling with World War Three'.

Tonight: Belfast Screening of Comrade Tambo's London Recruits plus Q&A. Thurs 5 Mar 2026 6:30 PM - 10:30, Ulster University is www.tickettailor.com/events/north...

Glad to be hosting the Belfast Screening of "Comrade Tambo's London Recruits" plus Q&A after with some of the recruits. Please come and join us on 5 March. Should be an interesting evening @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social

Register and info www.tickettailor.com/events/north...

I wanted to introduce "Veritas", the team at TechEthics have been working on this new tool to deal with misinformation. Beta testers are now required if you want to sign up as a tester, register your interest or find out more click below:

A fox at Highgate Cemetery.

Fantastic to deliver the keynote address on "Young People and Peacebuilding" at the INSPIRE NOW! 2.0 Conference yesterday. Truly inspirational youth-led event, see DiverseYouthNI's profile on Instagram for highlights: www.instagram.com/diverseyouth...

Will reconciliation follow disclosure? The first three weeks of hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission have been marked by emotionally harrowing stories that victims

Throwback Thurs: I wrote this article in 1996, 3 weeks after the Truth Commission began in South Africa. I noted, "...it is not guaranteed that simply listening to stories, as vital as it is, will foster lasting national reconciliation"

On Substack, also read on Medium: medium.com/@brandonhamb...

Great to hear Irish President, Catherine Connolly, speak today at Ulster University. A takeaway: "in a world unfortunately that is ever-more consumed with war and militarism...a lesson that we should all tell the world: that peace is normal and that war is not normal and that peace is possible"

Weaving Peace | Brandon Hamber | Substack “Weaving Peace” by Professor Brandon Hamber—psychologist, practitioner, and peace studies academic—features a diverse collection of popular writings, including newspaper articles, think pieces, reflec...

Excited to announce my new Substack "Weaving Peace" is up and running. It's the perfect spot to stay updated on my latest writings and articles, and also has an archive of some of older work (still updating, over 100 pieces to go!). Check it out and subscribe for updates!

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is really a Board of War A radical rethink of the international order is not only overdue but also offers new opportunities

Read my latest article "Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is really a Board of War" now on Substack

Prof Brandon Hamber: Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is really a Board of War A radical rethink of the international order is not only overdue but also offers new opportunities

My piece this morning in the Irish News “Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is really a Board of War”

Trump says US still ‘watching Iran‘ as ‘massive’ fleet heads to Gulf region US president says 'big force going towards Iran' but he would 'rather not see anything happen' amid tension with Tehran.

Last week Greenland, will this week be Iran? Flood the media space, that’s the plan

Who is part of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza? Trump unveils a complex three-tier governing structure for Gaza that places Trump and pro-Israel officials at the top.

The "Board of Peace" is another Trump grift. He holds the power, draft Charter gives him 'exclusive authority' to hire and fire. Countries must fork over $1 billion for 'permanent membership'. Remit extends beyond Gaza. Blatant power grab, undermining global cooperation for his gain and influence.

Snubbed for not being a war criminal! I might have to up my game.

Feeling snubbed this morning! Apparently, my invite to Trump's 'Board of War'...sorry...'Board of Alleged Peace' got lost in the mail.

Well, that was the maddest final ever at #AFCON but delighted to see #Senegal win. Believe it or not but I have a bit of Senegalese 🇸🇳 DNA 🧬

A whirlwind start to the year: the flouting of international law, threats of occupation, ongoing bombing in Gaza ignored, the silence of complicity, UK hunger strikers about to die, and the tragic, inevitable violence that follows lawless US agencies. The slippery slope is getting more treacherous.

They were very tasty. Interesting. I might try that out.

To mark this festive season here is a photo my freshly dug homegrown potatoes!🎄Hope you all had a wonderful day.

I’m on hunger strike in a British prison. This is why | Amu Gib Our demands are simple – and they start with stopping the flow of arms to Israel, says activist Amu Gib

The British government should be embarrassed for criminalising those who peacefully oppose genocide. In what world is this acceptable?