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Nearly 100 years ago, Irish Americans formed the bedrock of the New Deal-era Democratic Party. Today, they’re up for grabs. And in a swing state like Pennsylvania, that matters—a lot.Ireland hasn’t really been on the ballot since the 1990s, when decades of violence were put to rest by the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Now, the fate of Northern Ireland’s tenuous peace process is again in question, thanks to the British government’s decision to rewrite its divorce agreement with the European Union, threatening a return to checkpoints and a hard border between Northern Ireland—which is part of the United Kingdom—and the Republic of Ireland—which is part of the EU.&nbsp;“People are probably paying attention to [the Northern Ireland issue] now more than at any point since the peace process in the mid-to-late 1990s,” said Rep. Brendan Boyle, a third-term Democrat who represents a district in the Philadelphia area.Nearly 100 years ago, Irish Americans formed the bedrock of the New Deal-era Democratic Party. Today, they’re up for grabs. And in a swing state like Pennsylvania, that matters—a lot.Brexit may be fatal for Dublin in the long term. But for now, it’s a boon to the country’s historic—and fragile—coalition.In a swing state with a razor-thin margin in 2016, one tiny voting bloc could be key.Scotland, six years after its last crack at independence, is hankering to be a “global good gal,” charting its own foreign-policy course independent of London.Dan Haverty is a former editorial fellow at Foreign Policy.&nbsp;Twitter:&nbsp;Brexit may be fatal for Dublin in the long term. But for now, it’s a boon to the country’s historic—and fragile—coalition.In a swing state with a razor-thin margin in 2016, one tiny voting bloc could be key.Scotland, six years after its last crack at independence, is hankering to be a “global good gal,” charting its own foreign-policy course independent of London.Latest12345Latest AnalysisAccording to IR textbooks, the United States, Russia, and China are on a collision course.Six months into Russia’s war, seven thinkers outline its impact on foreign policy.Misperception, sunk costs, escalation, and internationalization all make conflicts last longer than planned.Russian diplomats were once viewed with begrudging respect in the West. Now they’re seen as irrelevant mouthpieces for Putin’s war in Ukraine.LatestSign up for Morning BriefEnter your emailBy signing up, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use and to occasionally receive special offers from Foreign Policy.By signing up, I agree to the and and to occasionally receive special offers from Foreign Policy.Expand your perspective with unlimited access.Loading graphicsComplete your profileShow moreAug 15, 2022 |In her role as administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Samantha Power is often thrust into the forefront of some of the world’s biggest crises. From working to ensuAug 11, 2022 |Last summer, the United States decided to end its longest war. But just days after the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan, Kabul fell—and the Taliban took control of the country. Aug.Aug 09, 2022 |Want the inside scoop on Russian arms sales to Africa? Care to learn more about how Ukraine is arming itself and how Beijing views Washington’s support for Taiwan?FP subscribers are alreaRight-wing nationalists are spreading a dangerous “stab-in-the-back” myth to explain Russia’s crushing defeats.The late queen incarnated and ably helped sell her nation and its system while never criticizing or apologizing for its past.New Treasury nominee hailed as the right woman for the moment.The putative front-runner to be U.S. defense secretary hasn’t always agreed with her future boss.Next: NewslettersRemind me later

Nearly 100 years ago, Irish Americans formed the bedrock of the New Deal-era Democratic Party. Today, they’re up for grabs. And in a swing state like Pennsylvania, that matters—a lot.Ireland hasn’t really been on the ballot since the 1990s, when decades of violence were put to rest by the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Now, the fate of Northern Ireland’s tenuous peace process is again in question, thanks to the British government’s decision to rewrite its divorce agreement with the European Union, threatening a return to checkpoints and a hard border between Northern Ireland—which is part...

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