Britain trapped by historical ties to Ulster
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Following the bread-down of the Anglo-Irish talks the government may contemplate alternative approaches to direct rule. People in Northern Ireland suspect Britain's projected interests in their country. Sinn Fein and many Protestants doubt Britain's motives and hope it will give up and go. Traditional reasons for involvement such as the colonial feeling, guarding the western approach to Britain and blood relationships amongst the establishment, are no longer relevant.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Should we keep soldiering on?
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The new US president and the new Irish government may consider different solutions to negotiations. Previous ideas included a Protestant-Catholic consensus, changing the border and discussion between the British government and Sinn Fein. Withdrawal would condone terrorism and lead to worse violence. Civil war might arise. Negotiations would revolve around power sharing, links with Dublin and recognition of the constitution.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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