On the day that The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration is formally being adopted, Michelle Klein Solomon analysed the implications and outcomes from the UN Conference in Marrakech (10-11 December). In her address to the IIEA, she discussed the leadership role that the IOM has played in developing a people-centred, balanced and forward looking global agenda on international migration.
Lara Marlowe, Irish Times Correspondent, discussed the recent protests in France which began three weeks ago against a rise in fuel taxes and have resulted since in a wider outbreak of violence.
Serge Stroobants presented the Institute for Economics and Peace Global Terrorism Index 2018. Professor Andrew Silke, Chair in Terrorism, Risk and Resilience at the Cranfield Forensic Institute delivered the keynote address.
Pedro Serrano reflected on recent developments in European security and defence and provided a future perspective on European defence cooperation and partnership.
In her address, Dr Ferrara discussed the history and the rise to the power of the Five Star Movement, a new grouping which became the largest political party in Italy in the March 2018 elections.
In his address to the IIEA, Chief Justice Frank Clarke explored the topic of Ireland as a hub for dispute resolution post-Brexit.
In his address, Professor Goodwin drew on analysis from his latest book outlining what lies behind the rise of these movements and what is likely to happen next in many democracies across the West.
Stefan Lehne gave a critical analysis of the foreign policy instruments of the EU established in the Lisbon Treaty and their efficacy in the current international climate.
In her address to the Institute, Ms Sargentini discussed the role of the European Parliament in the defence of the European Union’s values.
The election of President Trump has cast considerable doubt on the traditional dynamics of transatlantic relations, in particular on US NATO membership. Ms Dempsey discussed the implications for European security.
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