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movement is unpredictable

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UK EYES A

even if a gradual decline in its potency were to occur, this could well be accompanied by various violent manifestations.

22.

Threats to servicemen and women in the UK (and in Europe) from Irish Republican extremists are likely to continue. Although the level of violence in the Province may reduce there is little to indicate that this will be so elsewhere.

The form these attacks will take is likely to show an increasing degree of sophistication and advanced technology will be employed.

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UK EYES A SECRET