Ireland and Palestine: The Fight for Sovereignty
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Authors
Ortega, Vicente
Date of Issue
2025-04-25
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
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Abstract
On February 4th, 2025, The Trump Administration established a bold and controversial proposal, one that seemingly overlooks centuries of history in a region facing renewed conflict. The historical parallels of Ireland and Palestine offer a unique lens through which to analyze the Trump Administration's policies on Gaza. Both Ireland and Palestine have experienced struggles for recognition and sovereignty marked by partition, colonialism and resistance movements. This presentation examines the policies of the Trump Administration for Gaza through the mechanism of historical contexts of colonial influence and national identity.
By characterizing the shared history of Ireland and Palestine, from British colonial rule to armed resistance and international solidarity, my analysis offers an exploration of how past sovereignty movements influences modern political strategies. Through this comparative lens, I further characterize the role of global powers in shaping historical and ongoing questions of national sovereignty. By using current events, historical text, and the stories of the impacted individuals, I will bring light to a shared history of oppression and resistance that bridges two continents.