IIEAIs it really useful to think about “small states” when discussing European defence and security?
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The series aims to further debate in Ireland on defence policy with the input of leading scholars, experts and practitioners.
The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) presents its Global Terrorism Index 2019 and outline key trends.
Danny McCoy examines how the scale of the business footprint in Ireland can underpin productivity rather than diminish competitiveness through greater public-private partnerships and a new social contract.
Claire Fox MEP argues that the primary driver of Brexit has been the historical commitment to the sovereignty of the people of the United Kingdom, as opposed to a reactionary backlash against progressivism and immigration
Making Europe fit for the Digital Age: a keynote address by the European Commission President von Der Leyen’s Digital Policy Counsellor
Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of Defence of Germany, Dr Peter Tauber, discusses the future of European Security and Defence policy from the German perspective.
Sir David Lidington, former Minister for the Cabinet Office, UK addresses the IIEA
The Institute of International and European Affairs, a leading independent think tank based in Dublin, has an immediate vacancy for the position of Intern.
The main duties will include:
- Assisting research into specific policy areas, tracking political and policy developments, preparing briefing notes, responding to requests for information;
- Providing administrative support to project working groups, taking minutes at meetings, handling correspondence, managing data bases, updating website content;
- Helping with event management, including ushering;
- Assisting with the fact-checking, editing and proofreading of articles, blogs and other written materials.
Requirements:
- 1st class or high 2.1 degree in a relevant field such as Political Science, International Relations, European Affairs or Law;
- An expertise in European and International affairs;
- Superior research, writing and editing skills;
- Attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency;
Application details:
The placement will be for a three to six-month period and please state your availability in your cover letter. Applications will be processed on receipt and interviews will take place on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Due to the volume of applications expected, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants.
The deadline for application is Friday 10 January 2020and interviews will take place from Monday 13 January until the position is filled.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter to Fionnuala Keane at jobs@iiea.com.
Issue 77 of the Brexit Brief notes the current state of play in the Brexit debate and collates relevant news from Ireland, the UK and the rest of the EU.
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