Brexit: What will happen to Ireland?

The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic is one of the most contentious in the world. But what really divides Ireland? And after Brexit, is Irish unification a real possibility? 00:00 Ireland’s irregular border 00:45 Ireland’s history divided 02:31 Caught on the wrong side 04:36 The Troubles 06:30 Working towards peace 07:44 New divisions, old tensions Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest stories: https://econ.st/3c3wPaU Listen to our podcast on how Brexit has reopened old wounds in Northern Ireland: https://econ.st/3pWxq5D Listen to our podcast on the centenary of the Irish border: https://econ.st/35PEXw6 Read more about how Brexit is affecting the Irish border: https://econ.st/3MTmWOj Is Irish unification becoming more likely? https://econ.st/3pVLeNJ Why is Northern Ireland part of the United Kingdom: https://econ.st/3pZ3sOl Read more about how Northern ireland is changing: https://econ.st/3pW9A9M Watch the first instalment of our Disputed Borders series: https://econ.st/37mOcEt