There is a phrase beloved of unionists: what we have, we hold… but what if what we have is not enough?

No amount of barricades and rallies will deliver change for Northern Ireland. To do so will require vision and a common purpose 26 Feb 2021 7:18 AM Add as a preferred source In a few weeks' time, I will turn 60 and, in my time, I've played a small part in the history of this … Continue reading There is a phrase beloved of unionists: what we have, we hold… but what if what we have is not enough? →

The Haass Process

Originally published: 28 December 2013. As Richard Haass and Megan Oโ€™Sullivan work to bring this current process to a conclusion it is clear that there will be no surprises. Many years ago the republican movement ceased to believe in the rapid achievement of its objectives by political or military means and settled instead for a … Continue reading The Haass Process →

Peace

Originally published: 5 July 2012. Republished on the Ciceroโ€™s Voice Blogger site on 10 December 2013. Posted on July 5, 2012 by stephennicholl Recent events have been promoted as representing continuing progress in what is termed our โ€œpeace processโ€ yet the truth is that while a handshake can mean a lot, it can also hide … Continue reading Peace →