Can they cross the Rubicon?

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The opposition being expressed by Unionist leaders to plans for innovations such as crossborder institutions will not cause the Northern Ireland peace process to fail. However, the peace process cannot be seen as inclusive if the representatives of a large part of the population do not take part. Some observers now believe that there could be a gap between the attitudes of the Unionist leaders and those of the people they represent, with many ordinary people being more prepared to make compromises to achieve peace than their representatives seem to be.

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Can the Irish puzzle finally be solved?

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The multi-party talks on the future of Northern Ireland will inevitably be characterized by tension and uncertainty initially. However, it is widely believed that negotiations will eventually get underway. For Irish nationalists, the main purpose of participating in the talks will be to gain republican inclusion in any new political and economic arrangements. They also wish to be reassured that no barriers will be placed in the way of eventual Irish unity. Ulster Unionists believe that participation is vital if their interests are to be represented.

International Affairs, Civil Conflict, Column, Civil war, Nationalism

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Major's vision of Ulster peace

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The Framework Document on the future of Northern Ireland, launched jointly by the British and Irish governments, has been welcomed by nationalists but condemned by Unionists. It is hoped that ordinary Unionists will be more conciliatory than their leaders, who have strongly attacked the document. Both John Major and Irish leader John Bruton have emphasised that Unionists will not be forced into a united Ireland against their wishes.

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