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Description: 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: econ.st/3c3wPaU Listen to our podcast on how Brexit has reopened old wounds in Northern Ireland: econ.st/3pWxq5D Listen to our podcast on the centenary of the Irish border: econ.st/35PEXw6 Read more about how Brexit is affecting the Irish border: econ.st/3MTmWOj Is Irish unification becoming more likely? econ.st/3pVLeNJ Why is Northern Ireland part of the United Kingdom: econ.st/3pZ3sOl Read more about how Northern ireland is changing: econ.st/3pW9A9M Watch the first instalment of our Disputed Borders series: econ.st/37mOcEt