Articles by Barry Colfer

Irish Unification After Brexit: Old and New Political Identities?

This article contends that the outcome of the prolonged dispute about the future constitutional status of Northern Ireland (NI) will be shaped by the emerging dynamic between ‘old’ and ‘new’ political identities in NI.

The Future of Irish-UK Relations: Borders and Identities after Brexit: Introduction

Irish Unification After Brexit?

Irish unity is by no means an inevitable outcome, even if Brexit has thrown a binary choice into sharper focus.

What Does the Future Hold for Irish-UK Relations?

The contributions to a new special collection examine key elements of the post-Brexit reality, with a particular focus on Northern Ireland.