Tag: Martin McGuinness
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Good Friday Agreement at 20: worth celebrating?
Jonathan Powell, chief government negotiator in Northern Ireland from 1997 to 2007 and one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement, reflects on how the agreement has served Northern Ireland over the past 20 years.
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Martin McGuinness: the IRA commander who walked down a political path
Following the death of former Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, Dr Peter McLoughlin takes a look back over his path from IRA Commander to political negotiator and leader.
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Martin McGuinness’s resignation and the prospects for change in Northern Ireland
The resignation of Martin McGuinness has prompted reactions ranging from accusations of political sabotage to speculation about his ailing health. Professor John Brewer examines what this means for Northern Ireland’s future, and whether the current power-sharing agreement that privileges the largest parties will be maintained, or if this will be the impetus for real change.
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Martin McGuinness resignation could return Northern Ireland to direct rule
Professor John Garry and Dr Neil Matthews from the University of Bristol looks at the reasons behind the resignation of Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and looks at what this means for power sharing and the relationship between the DUP and Sinn Féin.
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Martin McGuinness – Reimagining Reconciliation for the Future
Dr Gladys Ganiel reflects on a recent event hosted by Queen’s University where Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness reflected on his own personal journey of peace and reconciliation.