Republicanism Domesticated? All-Ireland Politics in an Age of Austerity.

The article discusses politics in Northern Ireland, focusing on the impact of economic conditions and austerity measures on the prospects of Irish republicanism and Irish reunification as of April 2012. According to the author, the partition of Northern Ireland is undermined and reinforced by competing factors such as state borders and nationalism. Topics include the political party Sinn Féin, political groups including the Ulster Unionist party, and the Good Friday Agreement. Sectarianism is mentioned.