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The eyes of the world are on Northern Ireland. Joe Biden marking his 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Pact underscores that it is a historic moment for a region that is no longer synonymous with dysfunction and violence.
This is a moment to savor. The Good Friday Accord was his one of the most successful peace deals in history, and a generation grew up in Northern Ireland freed from the constant threat of violence.
It is very unfortunate that the political institutions established by the Agreement are not functioning as they should, but Northern Ireland is not the only country with a political system that is inconsistent with the priorities of its inhabitants.
That Westminster has spent the past few days discussing Labor’s offensive ads, rather than how best to deal with the serious problems facing Britain, is a reflection of how British politics works right now. It’s another sign of the depressingly narrow vision you seem to have.
With any luck, global attention to how Northern Ireland has risen from the depths of despair will serve as a lesson for the UK government and opposition.
This week is also another opportunity for Rishi Sunak to try to strengthen ties with the United States. Deepening trans-Atlantic ties were seen as one of his great boons of Brexit, but Brexit would heighten tensions with the United States rather than unite two of his old staunch foes. I did a lot for
A quarter-century after the Good Friday pact, let’s take a look back at Britain. Hopefully, you look forward with renewed energy, focus and vitality. At least you can dream.