The United Kingdom has experience in decommissioning weapons from paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland, including those of the Irish Republican Army (IRA).
October 13, 2025
high
historical
The UK's past role in Northern Ireland is frequently cited as relevant experience for monitoring ceasefires and disarmament processes in other conflicts.
Building trust between parties with decades of mutual mistrust and correcting miscommunication are common and difficult components of international peace mediation.
high
temporal
Core, durable processes involved in mediating long-running conflicts.