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Book SynopsisAn analysis of UK state collusion with loyalist paramilitaries as an aspect of British military counterinsurgency during the Troubles. McGovern, who has been considered an authority for over 25 years, paints a damning picture of covert, deniable and unlawful violence, based on original research and previously unpublished evidence.
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Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is Collusion? 1. British Counterinsurgency and the Roots of Collusion 2. Northern Ireland and the Roots of Collusion 3. An Intelligence War 4. Arming Loyalism 5. Shooting to Kill: Targeting Republican Combatants 6. Stopping Sinn Fein: Collusion as Political Force 7. Installing Fear: Targeting Republican Families and Communities Conclusion: Collusion, Truth and Injustice Notes Further Reading Index
