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The IRA, MI6’s not so Secret Army, remains the global hallmark in personal and political treachery
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The IRA, MI6’s not so Secret Army, remains the global hallmark in personal and political treachery
May 8, 2024

Anyone who thinks they understand the Irish Troubles has not a clue what they are talking about, Declan Hayes writes.

Israel Is Making the Same Errors as Britain Did Over Northern Ireland 50 Years Ago
May 18, 2021

When I first visited Israel in 1976 after spending three years in Northern Ireland working on my second degree, I was struck by the similarities between the situations in the two countries.

Israel Is Making the Same Errors as Britain Did Over Northern Ireland 50 Years Ago
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The Clash Between the UK and EU Over Northern Ireland Is a Precursor to Confrontations That Will Last Decades
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The Clash Between the UK and EU Over Northern Ireland Is a Precursor to Confrontations That Will Last Decades
February 9, 2021

A Brexiteer government and pro-Brexit media will inevitably respond by scapegoating Brussels for everything that goes wrong in Britain, accusing it of overbearing behaviour and unfair practices. They may even be right, but this will not do them any good, simply because the EU has the stronger hand of cards.

Belfast Murderers, Saddam Hussein and the Failures of U.S. ‘Intelligence’
April 29, 2020

When covering and watching the world, it is essential for personal and national survival to try and always think the unthinkable.

Belfast Murderers, Saddam Hussein and the Failures of U.S. ‘Intelligence’
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Irish Elections and Reunification
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Irish Elections and Reunification
February 15, 2020

If unification is the goal, supporters in the Republic and Ulster will have to be patient, and show that they can deliver a better life for the entire community.

Irish Election Shock Another Nail in Coffin for United Kingdom
February 12, 2020

Sinn Fein is capitalizing on the electoral results to push for its long-coveted goal of full independence from Britain to create a united Ireland.

Irish Election Shock Another Nail in Coffin for United Kingdom
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British Election Heralds Collapse of United Kingdom
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British Election Heralds Collapse of United Kingdom
December 16, 2019

Boris Johnson may claim to have a mandate to cut off ties with the European Union. But the results also mean Scotland and Northern Ireland are empowered to now cut off their ties with the rest of Britain.

Boris Johnson Recklessly Picks at the Scabs of Ireland’s Violent Past
August 15, 2019

The visit of Boris Johnson to Belfast this week reveals once again the mixture of frivolity and ignorance with which the Brexiteers approach Northern Ireland.

Boris Johnson Recklessly Picks at the Scabs of Ireland’s Violent Past
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