The Sinn Féin politician died early on Tuesday

Tensions between unionists and nationalists are likely to worsen

Events at the Stormont assembly yesterday looked bleak, but at least a return to the large-scale violence of the past is unlikely

The Democratic Unionists are likely to be courted by either of the two main parties

Gerry Adams is riding the anti-austerity wave

In Northern Ireland unionists were hugely relieved by the Scottish rejection of independence, while republicans were disappointed that Scotland would not be leaving the Union. The best-case scenario...

The grievances of Northern Ireland are flaring up again. This time Protestant fears are at the heart of it

Prospect’s counter-factual column

Margaret Thatcher's partnership with Dublin was a breakthrough

The recent violence in Northern Ireland does not mark a return to the dark days. But as long as communities remain segregated, there will be trouble