The Record and the Republic

Former Parachute Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Simon Barry discusses the Republic's role during the troubles, cross-border security, the legacy process, and the concept of selective forgetting. The conversation delves into the challenges of extradition, the impact of political reality on the peace process, the role of Jonathan Powell, the changing political language, and the process as a form of punishment. It concludes with a reflection on the possibility of an honest legacy without a clear understanding of the Republic's role.

Takeaways

• Republic's role during the troubles
• Cross-border security
• Legacy process
• Selective forgetting

Chapters

• 00:00 The Republic's Role During the Troubles
• 08:09 Extradition Difficulties and Operations
• 13:13 Political Reality and Peace Process
• 19:33 Jonathan Powell's Role and Political Language
• 28:17 Changing Language and Political Legitimacy