Journalist John Ware on the Troubles: ‘The conflict is still being slugged out’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Journalist John Ware reflects on his coverage of the Troubles and his new book exposing British intelligence's agent-running practices, which prioritized intelligence over justice, leading to ongoing conflicts and moral dilemmas.

• John Ware discusses his experiences reporting on the Troubles in Northern Ireland and his new book about British intelligence's role in agent running.
• Ware's testimony in a court case involving Gerry Adams and IRA bomb victims led to the revelation of a 40-year-old conversation with Danny Morrison.
• The book details how British intelligence and security forces prioritized intelligence gathering over criminal justice, leading to moral compromises and unresolved conflicts.