The Record and the Republic

Former Parachute Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Simon Barry discusses the Republic's role during the troubles, cross-border security, the legacy process, and the concept of selective forgetting. The conversation delves into the challenges of extradition, the impact of political reality on the peace process, the role of Jonathan Powell, the changing political language, and the process as a form of punishment. It concludes with a reflection on the possibility of an honest legacy without a clear understanding of the Republic's role.TakeawaysRepublic's role during the troublesCross-border securityLegacy processSelective forgettingChapters00:00 The Republic's Role During the Troubles08:09 Extradition Difficulties and Operations13:13 Political Reality and Peace Process19:33 Jonathan Powell's Role and Political Language28:17 Changing Language and Political Legitimacy