EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 8 MIN
The Northern Ireland Peace Process: From Armed Conflict to Brexit, by Eamonn O’Kane
from Insider: Short of War · host Irregular Warfare Initiative
This podcast episode explores the Northern Ireland peace process through a close reading of Eamonn O’Kane’s The Northern Ireland Peace Process: From Armed Conflict to Brexit. Tracing events from the Good Friday Agreement through decommissioning, power-sharing, and Brexit, the episode examines how a violent conflict was transformed into a long, fragile political process. It highlights key decisions, enduring tensions between unionists and nationalists, and why peace in Northern Ireland remains an ongoing endeavor rather than a settled conclusion.
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The episode reviews Eamonn O’Kane’s analysis of the Northern Ireland peace process, arguing that peace did not end in 1998 but continues decades later. It discusses the Good Friday Agreement, the shift from armed struggle to politics, the rise of Sinn Fein and the DUP, unionist grievances, and the unresolved question of Northern Ireland’s constitutional future. The summary emphasizes that while violence has largely ended, sustaining peace requires constant political negotiation, especially in the shadow of Brexit and renewed debates over Irish unity.
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