Brexit: Dublin’s Dilemma 04/09/2017 For decades the IRA used a sympathetic state as a safe haven. Terrorists left a trail of destruction in Northern Ireland that can be traced back to the Republic of Ireland. Nearly all the static border security during the Troubles was on the northern side. This is not unique. Syria turned a blind eye to Al-Qaeda in Iraq. For political reasons, Dublin did not enforce a ‘hard border.’ It is a huge factor in prolonging most conflicts. Today, Dublin would not tolerate a new brand of IRA enjoying
For decades the IRA used a sympathetic state as a safe haven. Terrorists left a trail of destruction in Northern Ireland that can be traced back to the Republic of Ireland. Nearly all the static border security during the Troubles was on the northern side. This is not unique. Syria turned a blind eye to Al-Qaeda in Iraq. For political reasons, Dublin did not enforce a ‘hard border.’ It is a huge factor in prolonging most conflicts. Today, Dublin would not tolerate a new brand of IRA enjoying
