In this book, one of the leading authorities on contemporary Northern Ireland politics provides an original, sophisticated and innovative examination of the post-Belfast agreement political landscape. Written in a fluid, witty and accessible style, this book explores:



how the Belfast Agreement has changed the politics of Northern Ireland
whether the peace process is still valid
the problems caused by the language of politics in Northern Ireland
the conditions necessary to secure political stability
the inability of unionists and republicans to share the same political discourse
the insights that political theory can offer to Northern Irish politics
the future of key political parties and institutions.