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Donnacha Ó Beacháin, professor of Politics at Dublin City University and author of Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad

America's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, is downplaying hopes of a breakthrough in talks between Ukraine and Russia and says he doesn't have 'high expectations'. It's after Russian President Vladimir Putin spurned an offer by the Ukrainian leader to meet face-to-face in Turkey, instead sending a more junior delegation. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not impressed. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Newmarket-on-Fergus native and Professor of Politics at Dublin City University

Graham Butler, Full professor of law, University of Southern Denmark and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics in DCU School of Law

Talks to try to secure a more permanent ceasefire in Ukraine continue in Saudi Arabia later. Technical teams - but not top officials - from Washington will meet those from Kyiv, then Moscow. Russia has already agreed a pause in attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, but it's hoped they'll also stop targeting civilian areas. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce was optimistic about the last round of talks last week... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Newmarket-on-Fergus native and Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Donnacha Ó Beacháin. Photo(C): Damien Platt from Getty Images via canva

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics in DCU School of Law; Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News

It's going to be tricky getting Russia to agree to ceasefire in Ukraine, post-Soviet political expert Donnacha Ó Beacháin tells Radio Schuman.Ukraine has accepted the offer of a 30-day ceasefire, and all eyes are now on Russia, but the latter will want to see the details of the ceasefire and will have plenty of qualifications, post-Soviet political expert Donnacha Ó Beacháin tells Radio Schuman today.The Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University (DCU) cannot see the Russians accepting “anything that doesn't legitimise their land grab and ethnic cleansing” in Ukraine.Today Radio Schuman also features the EU South Africa summit and the increasing trend for VAT fraud across Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU explains the latest developments between the European leaders.

Ukraine President Zelensky is in the US to meet President Trump and sign a minerals deal. How significant is this meeting and will it be the end of the war? How significant is this meeting and will it be the end of the war? Speaking to Ciara to discuss this meeting was Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU and author of forthcoming book "Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad".

Ukraine President Zelensky is in the US to meet President Trump and sign a minerals deal. How significant is this meeting and will it be the end of the war? How significant is this meeting and will it be the end of the war? Speaking to Ciara to discuss this meeting was Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU and author of forthcoming book "Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad".

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, DCU, discusses the latest efforts on the road towards a possible peace deal for Ukraine.

With Europe ramping up military spending and America shifting its stance, where does that leave Ireland? On The Tonight Show, we debate whether Ireland should strengthen its defence forces or stick to its long-standing neutrality.Joining the discussion:Fianna Fáil MEP Billy KelleherIndependent TD Catherine ConnollyIndependent Senator Tom ClonanSecurity Correspondent Cormac O'Keefe (Irish Examiner)Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin (DCU) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump has criticised Ukraine after President Zelensky expressed surprise at not being invited to Saudi talks on ending the war, blaming Ukraine for starting the conflict and suggesting they could have reached a deal sooner. For more on this Ciara was joined on the show by Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU and author of forthcoming book "Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad".

Donald Trump has criticised Ukraine after President Zelensky expressed surprise at not being invited to Saudi talks on ending the war, blaming Ukraine for starting the conflict and suggesting they could have reached a deal sooner. For more on this Ciara was joined on the show by Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU and author of forthcoming book "Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad".

There has been widespread condemnation of Donald Trump's proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza and have the US take over the war-ruined enclave. The Amerocam president made the surprising proposal during the visit of Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House, saying he envisioned transforming Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East". Trump's remarks drew rebukes from nations such as Russia, China, and Germany, which said it would foster "new suffering and new hatred." Middle East heavyweight Saudi Arabia rejected the proposal outright. Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyhu has given Donald Trump's plan his support on Fox News. However, the Palestinian ambassador to Ireland, Dr Jilan Abdalmajid says the people of Gaza are going nowhere. To discuss all of this and more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Professor Of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, and Chair of Sadaka, Former Director of Trócaire, Éamonn Meehan. Photo (c) geralt via Pixabay, Donald Trump

Israel says it has formally signed a ceasefire deal for the war in Gaza after last minute disputes. The Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says his security cabinet and then the government will now meet to ratify the agreement. It's due to come into effect on Sunday, involving the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, and former Clare footballer who is behind Clare Gaels for Gaza, Gordon Kelly. Photo (c) by 200mm from Getty Images Signature via Canva

The Israeli ambassador to Ireland is accusing the government of "vilifying" Israel. Dana Erlich's claim comes after Israel made the decision to close its embassy in Dublin. It's citing an "antisemitic rhetoric" from the Irish government - something the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have strongly denied. However, the Taoiseach is describing Israel's decision to close its embassy in Dublin as 'diplomacy of distraction'. The decision by the Netanyahu government has been taken due to what it describes as 'extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government'. To look at this in further detail, Alan Morrissey spoke to Donnacha Ó Beacháin, who is Professor of Politics at DCU. Left Flag (c) by fstockfoto from Getty Images via Canva Right Flag (c) by oceane2508 from Getty Images via Canva

Cabinet Ministers have been given a stark warning about the potential damage to our economy because of the return of Donald Trump to the White House. Senior officials have drawn up the starkest warning yet about the dangers to Ireland's prosperity due to factors outside our control. Outgoing Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris admits the economy could face a real shock. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD, Dr Micheál Collins and Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin. Photo (c) jordan_rusev from Getty via Canva.com

We talk to Emmanuelle Chaze, Kyiv based journalist and analysis from Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.

European leaders meet, with the consequences of Donald Trump's election dominating talks. The war in Ukraine, relations with Russia, NATO, and trade and tariff fears are all under scrutiny. So what might be in store for Europe with Trump back in power?   In this episode: Philip Short, Author and biographer of Vladimir Putin, former BBC foreign correspondent Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University. Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy firm focused on Russia and Eurasia Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Donald Trump will be returning to the White House. The 45th President of the United States has won the US presidential election with 277 votes in the electoral college after losing in 2020 to Joe Biden. Flanked by his family, he has addressed his supporters at the West Palm Beach Convention Centre in Florida to chants of ''USA''. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Newmarket-on-Fergus Native and Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin. Photo (c) geralt via Pixabay, Donald Trump

Analaysis from Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin.

We hear from Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of International relations at DCU

Dr. Pavel Podvig, Senior researcher at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research in Geneva and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University

Today's panel includes; Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish Examiner; Alice Leahy, Homelessness Campaigner; Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics DCU; Brenda Power Columnist with The Sunday Times and The Irish Daily Mail and by phone, Dr. Margaret Kennedy, long-term campaigner for victims of clerical abuse and the rights of disabled people

It comes a week after Ukraine's first incursion into the Kursk region of Western Russia. We speak to Professor of Post-Soviet politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin

Morning Focus was broadcasting live from the Clare Museum in Ennis. Firstly, Alan Morrissey spoke with a Sixmilebridge parent, Edel Rafferty, to discuss the concern over the planned changes to the school bus service in Shannon. After that, Alan was joined by Deputy Mayor of Ennis, Cllr Antoinette Baker Bashua, Ennis Chamber President, Sheila Lynch and Council Director of Service, Carmel Kirby. Following that, Alan was joined by Púca Sculptor & Author, Aidan Harte to find out about his new book on Lugs Brannigan. Next, Alan was joined by Ennis MD Senior Engineer, Seán Lenihan, A/Town Foreman, Pat Slattery and Ennis Tidy Towns representative, Helen Brandon. We then had our weekly Garda Focus segment with Clare Crime Prevention Officer, Sgt. Catríona Holohan. Later, Alan was joined by Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU to discuss the new phase of the Ukrainian-Russian war after Ukraine invaded Russia. Alan welcomed the Acting Chair of the Lismorauhaun Singers, Caroline Counihan and the Choral Director Peter O'Donohue to discuss recent developments in the choir. Alan was then joined by Senior Executive Librarian, Dolores Meaney, Senior Executive Officer, Carmel Greene and Senior Executive Engineer over the gardening section, Brendan Flynn. We had our weekly History of Clare segment with Author and Historian Colm Liddy, in which Colm focused on the Clare Museum. Musician, Damien Gormley joined us on the show for a chat and a live performance. To close the show, Alan was joined by County Dog Warden, Frankie Coote.

Dr. Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU

Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin.

Evelyn Kaldoja, Head of the Foreign Desk at Postimees national paper and Dr. Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU

The Clare-based Chair of Sadaka, the Ireland-Palestine Alliance, believes it'll soon be "political or logically" impossible for Ireland to have any dealings with Israel. The comments come as the Taoiseach has told the President of the Palestinian Authority that Ireland's decision to recognise the Palestinian state was to keep hopes for a two-state solution alive. Following the announcement that Ireland, Spain and Norway will formally recognise the state of Palestine next Tuesday May 28th, Israel has acted swifty by recalling its envoys to Ireland and Spain for "urgent consultation". The Israeli foreign ministry warned in advance of the decision that recognising the state would "only fuel extremism and instability", while the country's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has characterised the move as a "prize for terrorism". Taoiseach Simon Harris is standing firm however and says Israel shouldn't be surprised by the decision. It comes in a week when the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has issued warrants for the Israeli prime minister and defence minister, as well as senior members of Hamas, for suspected "crimes against humanity". Responding to claims that recognising Palestine means recognising Hamas, Newmarket-on-Fergus native and Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, insists its about respecting the Palestinian people's right to self-determination. The International Court of Justice decided earlier this year that Palestinians in Gaza have plausible rights under the Genocide convention. It concluded Gazans are at real risk of irreparable damage and that Israel should take steps to prevent genocide from occurring. The court is due to issue an advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation of Palestine in July of this year. Kilmaley native and Chairperson of Sadaka, the Ireland-Palestine Alliance, Eamon Meehan, says it's likely Israel's occupation will be found to be illegal, after which point the Irish Government should sever all engagement with Israeli settlements.

Guests Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth, Labour's Huw Irranca Davies, Lynne Kelly who is the Chair of Haemophilia Wales and solicitor Des Collins, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, a Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Associate Editor of Nation Cymru Martin Shipton, UCL lecturer Sam Blaxland, Labour MS Jenny Rathbone, and Claire Vaughan, Cinema Programme Manager at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Post-Soviet politics at Dublin City University, on the significance of the passing of the controversial 'foreign agent' law in Georgia.

Analysis from Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU.

The government is being urged to "get its house in order" on immigration. It comes amid a dispute with the UK over returning asylum seekers to Britain, with Ireland working to close the loophole to send refugees back to the UK if they cross the border. The Cabinet has approved proposals from Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to quickly draft legislation so that the UK can again be designated as a safe country to return people seeking asylum. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Donnacha Ó Beacháin, a Newmarket on Fergus native, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University, and John Lannon, CEO of Doras.

Dr. Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU

Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin.

Things are looking up for Ukraine as the European Council has agreed to begin accession negotiations   Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of International Relations at DCU, joined us live from Brussels with an update of what took place.

Things are looking up for Ukraine as the European Council has agreed to begin accession negotiations   Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of International Relations at DCU, joined us live from Brussels with an update of what took place.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, looks ahead to Vladimir Putin's major end-of-year news conference, where he'll take questions from the Russian public as well as journalists.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out holding a presidential vote in the spring. He has urged his countrymen to avoid political divides, saying they must concentrate all resources on fighting Russia. Donnacha Ó Beacháin is a Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government, DCU spoke to Sean about what happens to Elections during a war period.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ruled out holding a presidential vote in the spring. He has urged his countrymen to avoid political divides, saying they must concentrate all resources on fighting Russia. Donnacha Ó Beacháin is a Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government, DCU spoke to Sean about what happens to Elections during a war period.

Claire Brock is joined by Rosie Birchard, Caroline Malone, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Senator Tim Lombard, Jennifer Whitmore TD, Peter Power, Alice Chambers, Maurice Walsh & John Fitzgerald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University on what this means

We speak to Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, presumed dead after Russia plane crash.

A plane crashes in Russia, the passenger list including the leader of the Wagner mercenaries. Yevgeny Prigozhin led a brief revolt in June, which was described as treason by President Vladimir Putin, before he was apparently forgiven. What other facts can be drawn from what happened?  Join Host Cyril Vanier Guests:  Pavel Felgenhauer - Defence and military analyst. Donnacha Ó Beacháin - Professor of Post-Soviet Politics. Owen Matthews - Author of 'Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin's War on Ukraine'.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics, DCU

Donnacha Ó Beacháin- Professor of Politics at Dublin City University

Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Donnacha Ó Beacháin.

Analysis from Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University.

Ciara Doherty speaks to Kevin Doyle, Trina O'Connor, Michael Doyle, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Stuart Smith, Gavin Cooney & Ella Whelan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, discusses a Russian claim that an apparent drone attack at the Kremlin was an attempted assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin by Ukraine.

As the war on Ukraine enters its 392nd day, there is a sense of spectacle following a three-day state visit to Russia from China's president, Xi Jinping, while rival Japan's prime minister made a surprise trip to Kyiv in Ukraine. While the US asks China to encourage a peace deal that would ideally see Russian troops pull out of Ukraine, the world is closing in on the Russian president with an international arrest warrant on his head for war crimes involving the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. On today's episode of the Indo Daily, presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, to find out what this means for Putin, what's in it for China, and is Eastern ally enough to ward off the West?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Associate Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University,

There's been rioting in Georgia's capital Tbilisi over a so-called foreign agent law, which the government is moving through parliament. Opponents say it replicates similar measures in Russia. So what's behind the proposed legislation?  Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. Guests:  Maximilian Hess - a Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. Helen Khoshtaria - Politician and Founder of the Georgian opposition party, Droa. Donnacha Ó Beacháin - Author and Professor of Post-Soviet politics at Dublin City University. 

The UK and EU have reached an agreement to break the deep stalemate on trade and customs in Northern Ireland. The deal came nearly seven years since Britain voted to leave the European Union. So, is Brexit finally done? Or will there be further objections? Join host Sohail Rahman. Guests:  Jill Rutter - Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. Brian Feeney - a Historian, Author and a Columinst with the Irish News in Belfast. Donnacha Ó Beacháin - Professor at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University.

We're approaching one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the war shows no end in sight. DCU professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin, an expert in post-Soviet politics, joins us to examine what the next steps could be. Is a peace deal possible? Or even a Ukrainian victory? How long will Western support continue? The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contribute to ensure we can keep questioning, investigating, debunking, explaining and informing at www.thejournal.ie/contribute/

Kate Connolly Berlin-based Guardian Foreign Correspondent, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, discusses the various theories to explain Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Belarus.

At this YPN Christmas Special, the IIEA welcomes nationally renowned former RTÉ News newscaster Eileen Dunne, and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics in the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University (DCU), Mark Tighe, Legal Correspondent of The Sunday Independent and co-author of the award-winning book, ‘Champagne Football', and Patrick Costello TD, Green Party Spokesperson for Justice. On this occasion, Eileen Dunne, who recently retired following a distinguished 42-year career in RTÉ, provides her analysis of the events of the year and reflect on her career in RTÉ, which led to her becoming a familiar face in sitting rooms all across Ireland and a national treasure.   Professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU, and one of Ireland's leading experts on the geopolitics of Eastern Europe, provides his expert analysis of the event which became the most consequential development in international affairs of the year: Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine.   Mark Tighe, Legal Correspondent of The Sunday Independent, and co-author of the award-winning book ‘Champagne Football', assesses the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as well as the controversy caused by associated human rights issues within the country.   Patrick Costello TD, Green Party Spokesperson for Justice, discusses his successful Supreme Court case taken in respect of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada, and reflects upon domestic political developments during the year.

Dr. Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU

Ciara Doherty speaks to Hildegarde Naughton TD, Mick Barry TD, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Tricia Keilthy, Austin Hughes, Jamie Farrelly, Alex Cadier, Jenny Johnston & Daniel McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

De facto states - states that have failed to win international recognition - have long been understudied 'blank spots,' overlooked in academic literature and on maps. However, they play critical and contentious roles in international politics: Since the end of the Cold War, de facto states have been involved in a disproportionately large number of violent conflicts, resulting in their establishment, change of status, or elimination.In this episode of the NUPI podcast 'The World Stage', we turn our attention to Abkhazia, a de facto state in Southern Caucasus at the eastern coast of the Black Sea, and focus on its efforts to secure diplomatic ties in the post-Soviet space and beyond, as well as its relationship with its patron state, Russia. Episode host is Tamta Gelashvili (NUPI and University of Oslo). Guests are Donnacha Ó Beacháin (Professor at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University) and Pål Kolstø (Professor at the Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages at the University of Oslo). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government, at Dublin City University

Brendan is joined by Sinead O'Carroll, Editor The Journal.ie, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of International Relations at DCU, Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland and Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with The Sunday Times to look through the Sunday papers.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, discusses the meeting between Russia President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Uzbekistan.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, outlines the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev.

Sviatoslav Yurash, Ukrainian MP; Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Associate Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University

Claire Brock speaks to Aoife Moore, Jim O'Callaghan TD, Matt Carthy TD, Sam McBride, Donnacha Ó Beacháin & Shauna Bowers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor for the Daily Mirror and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU.

With Russia's large-scale offensive in eastern Ukraine underway, the Indo Daily finds out more about this shocking second phase in this two-month war. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: John O'Brennan, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, and Timmy Dooley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyse Doucet, BBC Chief International Correspondent, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University

Claire Brock is joined by Simon Marks, Mary Butler TD, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Catherine Murphy TD, David Quinn & Christiana Diyaolu. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine poses some serious questions for all of Europe, including Ireland, so will our neutrality of old become a thing of the past? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Declan Power, Security Analyst and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Avdeeva, in Kharkiv, Suzanne Lynch, Journalist with Politico Europe, Jake Cordell, Moscow Times, John Everard, Former British Ambassador to Belarus, Dr Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, Ronan Murphy on Cyberwarfare, Lyse Doucet, BBC's Chief International Correspondent

As the situation on the ground in Ukraine continues to deteriorate rapidly following last night's invasion by Russia, we're joined by DCU professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin, an expert in post-Soviet politics, to try to make sense of what's going on. What is the background to the conflict in eastern Ukraine, under what pretext was the country invaded, and what is the end-goal here for Putin? The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contribute to ensure we can keep questioning, investigating, debunking, explaining and informing at www.thejournal.ie/contribute/

Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Donnacha Ó Beacháin analyses escalating tensions between Russia and the Ukraine following President Putin's speech last night.

As negotiations continue over Russia-Ukraine tensions, the Indo Daily finds out if crisis talks can avert war? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: John Halligan, former Minister of State, and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An expert on post-Soviet states, DCU politics professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin joins us to examine recent protests in Kazakhstan. The rare unrest left dozens dead and many more injured and also brought new focus to the level of inequality in the oil-rich nation. What is it like as a country, what's the political environment, and what could this mean for Russia? The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contribute to ensure we can keep questioning, investigating, debunking, explaining and informing at www.thejournal.ie/contribute/

As the tensions grow on the border between Belarus and Poland, we're joined by DCU politics professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin, an expert on post-Soviet states, to examine the origins of the current crisis. He gives us a primer on Belarus itself, before discussing the situation faced by migrants on the border right now, and what the end goal could be for Alexander Lukashenko, considered Europe's ‘last dictator'. The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contribute to ensure we can keep questioning, investigating, debunking, explaining and informing at www.thejournal.ie/contribute/

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government, DCU, Kaisa Madera, BBC World News Presenter

Armenia and Azerbaijan have been locked in a conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh for decades. The region lies within Azerbaijan's internationally recognised borders but has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since a separatist war there ended in 1994. Heavy fighting erupted in late September - the biggest escalation of the conflict in a quarter-century - and has left several thousand dead. A Russian-brokered deal, signed by Putin and the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan obliges Armenian forces to leave areas in and around Nagorno-Karabakh. The agreement has sparked jubilation in Azerbaijan and furious protests in neighbouring Armenia. In the last few days, Russia has deployed almost 2,000 peacekeepers and armoured vehicles to the region who will remain there for at least 5 years as part of the agreement. But will it create the conditions of sustainable peace? In this episode, Prof. John Doyle, Director of DCU's Conflict Institute, talks to Dr Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Associate Professor at DCU's School of Law and Government and member of the IICRR. Donnacha has been conducting field research in the region for over two decades.