When one speaks of what is being done to resolve the ethnic conflict in the Basque region of Spain one might have to look at the covert aspects rather than the overt. The ethnic conflict has been occurring for decades and for some might finally be reaching a conclusion. Although, to others there is no true end in site and no real solution.
So what is presently being done and what has previously been attempted at ceasing the violence erupting in Spain? According to a Houston newspaper the terrorist group Basque Homeland and Liberty (ETA) announced a permanent cease-fire in March of 2006. Since then little or nothing has occurred as far as negotiations are concerned and the ETA is getting frustrated. That is why on October 3, 2006 Tony Blair visited Madrid to lend a hand in the peace process (Govan, 1). Many people including Mr. Zapatero see this as helpful as Mr. Blair was adept in negotiating a compromise in Ireland where a similar conflict is occurring (Govan, 1).......

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Title: Strides Towards Peace In The Basque Region
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