'Ten pound touts': post-conflict trust and the legacy of counterinsurgency in Northern Ireland

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The Impacts of Brexit on the Economic and Political Security of Northern Ireland

“…In the government's view, they are seen as troublemakers because the funds used by paramilitaries to operate are believed to be the proceeds of crime. Meanwhile, Unionists see these paramilitaries as protective bodies against external and internal threats, even though they are involved in criminal activities [28]. On the other hand, the Northern Irish community sees the presence of paramilitaries as triggering concerns, as if they are not managed properly, they could be used as a tool for political activities that benefit certain parties.…”