The independent commentary on British political affairs.
The independent commentary on British political affairs.
May 2008
Vol. 11, No. 11
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Since its release, Jonathan Powell’s ‘insider’ account of the Northern Irish peace process has caused plenty of controversy. Many have taken issue with the suggestion from Tony Blair’s former chief-of-staff that the Northern Ireland peace process proves that governments should be prepared to talk to terrorists.
Powell’s argument is in many ways a compelling one. After all, who truly does not believe that ‘jaw-jaw’ is better than ‘war-…
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