In this episode of The Political Dispatch, Tom, Lily, and Sidd turn to two regions whose histories of division continue to shape global politics today: Ireland and the Indian subcontinent.

From the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan to the Northern Ireland peace process that culminated in the Good Friday Agreement, the team explores how borders, identity, and political negotiation can fuel conflict or lay the groundwork for reconciliation. Drawing lessons from both regions, the episode considers what these stories reveal about the challenges and possibilities of building lasting peace after deep national division.

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In today’s episode, Tom flies solo as he assesses the impact of Zohran Mamdani’s electoral victory for New York Mayor, as well as highlighting Democratic wins in New Jersey, Virginia and California.

Tom starts the show with a retrospective, to a year ago, on election night November 5th 2024, where Donald Trump is on the cusp of victory…

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In this episode of The Political Dispatch, Tom, Lily, and Sidd examine the past, present, and potential future of the Israel-Palestine conflict. From the origins of partition to the ongoing humanitarian and political crises in Gaza, the team explores the roots of division, the challenges of peace, and what the latest ceasefire and negotiations could mean for the future of the region.

In the second part of this mini-series, the team will look at two other examples where partitions of countries have led to long periods of conflict and internal strife: Northern Ireland and the partition of India and Pakistan.

If you'd like to read more, check out The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi.

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