Translocal Deliberation: from everyday peacebuilding to political impact?
2026-05-22
Public discourse on the constitutional future of the island of Ireland is often polarising or induces disengagement from the topic. How might deliberative engagement push the discussion beyond this point, towards a shared vision for the future? ‘Constitutional Visions from the Grassroots’ explored this question through a series of deliberative cafés across the border. Here the research team share insights from the project, and reflect on the value of translocal deliberation for peace-building and constitution-making.
Published by School of Social Sciences, University of Aberdeen