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The Northern Ireland Peace Process Today

Attempting to Deal With the Past

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  • Richard HaassCFR Expert
    President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations

In his testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs‘ Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations and Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats, Richard N. Haass discusses his role as the chair of the Panel of parties in the Northern Ireland Executive and the remit of forging consensus on the use of flags and emblems; the regulation of parades, commemorations, and attendant protests; and contending with the past.