Economist analysis - Report puts ball in Sinn Féin’s court

NO doubt, Sinn Féin will dismiss as blatant British propaganda the chilling analysis of the party’s role in Irish politics outlined in the current report of the influential Economist Intelligence Unit.

But despite its establishment image, it would be simplistic to reject out of hand this contentious overview of politics in Ireland.

With an election looming, and whether Sinn Féin likes it or not, the conclusions probably reflect an undercurrent of doubt and unease in the minds of many people around the country about the agenda being pursued by republicans.