“Sinn Fein’s success will push the issue of unification up the agenda”—chances for a united Ireland

SPURRED ON by demographic shifts, Brexit and the success of the Sinn Fein party in this month’s election, the once-unthinkable idea of Irish reunification is gaining ground. The IMF is in Lebanon to discuss restructuring the country’s crippling debts; we examine the roots of the economic crisis. And visiting a frigid festival where even the instruments are made from ice. Runtime: 22 min

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