Colin Irwin
Colin Irwin is a research fellow in the department of Politics at the University of Liverpool. He managed the public opinion research undertaken in support of the Northern Ireland peace process and subsequently extended his work to include the Balkans, Middle East and Asia.

Ignore public opinion at your own peril
By: Colin Irwin
Why have global leaders continually been ignoring the views of Muslims—and especially of Syrians—on conflict?

Making peace through polls
By: Colin Irwin
Public opinion polls can help bring forward the voice of the silent majority, who mostly favour peace in situations of violent conflict.