Video+Resources+-+IRA+Final+Project

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 * Analysis**

The first video was reportedly sent to a journalist from the RIRA (Real IRA), for recruitment purposes, as the news anchor states. In my opinion, this video was one of the RIRA's tactics to gain worldwide attention, hoping for sympathizers, or better yet, volunteers. The RIRA also emphasizes their use of weapons, telling the world that they are a terrorist group, using violence to achieve their means.

The other video is a news coverage about the recent activities and some of its history. It shows a RIRA member reciting a speech, stating that until state sovereignty is restored to Ireland, there would be no peace, as they would keep attacking British soldiers and "colonial police". Again, the IRAs are trying to advertise their position and ideas, to impact the world and remind them periodically that the independence movement for Ireland is still occurring, unforgotten, and unwavering.