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2. The ‘Real’ and Theatrical Politics of the Peace Process: Beyond Idealism and Conservative Realism

Author : Paul Dixon

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Abstract

This chapter evaluates key academic explanations of the peace process. Idealist Neoconservatives argue that the IRA was defeated and so cannot explain the intractability of the negotiations and the compromise outcome. Cosmopolitan Idealists are confounded by the failure of civil society and the triumph of the politicians. Conservative Realist Consociationalists make unrealistic assumptions about the ability of political actors to act in benign ways, reach agreement and then impose this on a deferential population. A Constructivist Realist approach is described that employs a theatrical metaphor. This can provide a more realistic framework for understanding the ‘real’ politics of the peace process. The Idealist political culture of Northern Ireland, however, rejects the pragmatic Realist skills that could lead to a deeper consolidation of the peace process.

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Metadata
Title
The ‘Real’ and Theatrical Politics of the Peace Process: Beyond Idealism and Conservative Realism
Author
Paul Dixon
Copyright Year
2019
Book
Performing the Northern Ireland Peace Process

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-91342-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-91343-8

Copyright Year: 2019

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91343-8_2