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Focusing on four case studies, William Beattie Smith traces the evolution of British policy from 1969–73 and depicts how easily a conflict over national identity can turn into bloodshed, grief, and horror; and how difficult it is to restore peace once a serious fight has started. Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom
| Issue Areas: Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
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Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement has been held up internationally as a model for successful peacekeeping. However, its flaws, specifically those made in attempt to achieve its full implementation, have contributed to the current difficulties in the peace process. Countries: Ireland
| Issue Areas: Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
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The news media can play a central role in the promotion of peace. They can emphasize the benefits that peace can bring, they can raise the legitimacy of groups or leaders working for peace, and they can help transform images of the enemy. But the media also can serve as destructive agents in a peace process. They can emphasize the risks and dangers associated with compromise, raise the legitimacy of those opposed to concessions, and reinforce negative stereotypes of the enemy. This report explains how and when the media take on each of these roles. Countries: Ireland
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Countries: Ireland
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