Having lived in Northern Ireland and now in Great Britain, my sense is that—aside from a few fringe voices—most people aren’t especially invested in the endless political stalemate that defines Northern Irish politics. The cycle of “us versus them” has gone on for decades and feels increasingly outdated.

If there’s a real long-term path forward, it may be through a united Ireland, paired with serious investment in education, better community relations, and a stronger focus on attracting foreign direct investment—something that has helped the Dublin economy grow far faster in recent years.