Todays Political Landscape in Northern Ireland as an Aftermath of the Troubles

The paper explores the complex identity issues in Ireland, particularly the dichotomy of 'Irish' versus 'British' identities that fueled the Troubles, a conflict between Irish Catholics and British Protestants since the 1960s. It discusses the impact of violence from various paramilitary groups, leading to the 1972 abolition of the Stormont government and direct rule from Westminster. The essay also examines the evolution of political parties in Northern Ireland and their perspectives on the Troubles, alongside a brief overview of the region's political system.