Tag: security and peace
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How 9/11 Shaped U.S. Politicians’ Approach to the Northern Ireland Peace Process
New insights from declassified notes Fresh government documents reveal that Irish officials believed the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks would recalibrate how U.S. politicians engaged with the Northern Ireland peace process. The incident, which claimed thousands of lives, marked a turning point in how Washington prioritized security, foreign policy, and diplomacy with Northern Ireland and…
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Pope Leon XIV Attends Swiss Guard Oath Ceremony at Vatican
Historic Participation by Pope Leon XIV Elevates the Swiss Guard Oath Ceremony The traditional oath of the Swiss Guard unfolded this Saturday in the Vatican with a remarkable twist: Pope Leon XIV himself attended the ceremony, a first since 1968. This year’s event, normally a solemn rite conducted by the Secretariat of State’s representatives and…