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Examines Irish Republican Army (IRA) counterintelligence in terms of its goal of achieving specific strategic & symbolic goals. Discussion begins with a look at the British intelligence efforts against the IRA, highlighting some deficiencies & examining three intelligence collection methods: informers & agents, surveillance, & interrogation. After outlining IRA counterintelligence doctrine, its use of passive & aggressive counterintelligence strategies is described. Figures. Adapted from the source document.

Introduction -- The philosophy and theology of Irish Republicanism -- A history of Ireland and the emergence of the IRA -- The IRA -- From IRA to PIRA -- Strategy and tactics -- Weapons and targets -- Organization and structure -- Prison, Sinn Fein, and finance -- Conclusion.

Argues that the ceasefire in Northern Ireland is only temporary; some focus on remarks of Gerry Adams, Sinn Féin leader.

Seeming in violation of history & doctrine, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) agreed to a cease-fire on 31 Aug 1994, eschewing armed struggle as a means to achieve a united Irish Republic. That process engendered enormous enthusiasm, has assured peace tomorrow, & has paid all involved various dividends, including legitimacy & prominence for the republicans. The IRA is still capable of renewing an armed struggle despite a slow but certain decay in capacity, but at present this appears unlikely. Still, those who hope peace may erode the gunmen's faith as well as capacity may be optimistic. The gun could return if the republican faith is still valid & if conditions allow tolerance of the secret army -- the first has always been the case & the second is rare. Still, if the past is a prologue, the IRA is likely to remain a player until its dream can be realized without need of force. Adapted from the source document.