Standoff At Drumcree Enters Third Day
Summary
Host Matt Cooper discusses the resurgence of sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland with guests Alex Caine and Martina Devlin. They analyze the Drumree standoff, arguing that the crisis exposes the failure of post-Good Friday integration efforts and the erosion of trust in Stormont. The conversation highlights how commemorative rituals and the lack of integrated education perpetuate division, threatening the fragile peace. Finally, the guests explore how this instability complicates the political landscape regarding border polls and the prospect of a united Ireland.
Topics discussed
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Introduction: Drumree Standoff and Guests
Alex Cane on Assembly Collapse Risks
Martina Devlin on Institutional Credibility
Societal Divisions and Integrated Education
Failure of Post-1998 Political Change
The Role of Parades and Commemoration
Alex Cane on Unionist Identity Crisis
Unfinished Business of the Agreement
Implications for Border Polls and Unity
Closing Remarks and Sponsorship
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