Great Hatred, Little Room
Book • 1999
Jonathan Powell offers a comprehensive, firsthand narrative of the diplomatic efforts and incremental negotiations that culminated in the Good Friday Agreement.
Drawing on his experience as Tony Blair's chief of staff and lead negotiator, he explains the strategies, setbacks, and personal dynamics among political actors.
The book details back-channel communications, trust-building measures, and the practical compromises necessary to end decades of violence.
Powell reflects on lessons for peacemaking applicable beyond Northern Ireland, emphasizing patience, persistence, and the importance of including difficult interlocutors.
His account serves as both a historical record and a practitioner's guide to conflict resolution.
Drawing on his experience as Tony Blair's chief of staff and lead negotiator, he explains the strategies, setbacks, and personal dynamics among political actors.
The book details back-channel communications, trust-building measures, and the practical compromises necessary to end decades of violence.
Powell reflects on lessons for peacemaking applicable beyond Northern Ireland, emphasizing patience, persistence, and the importance of including difficult interlocutors.
His account serves as both a historical record and a practitioner's guide to conflict resolution.
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