Another ‘Twist’ on Subsea Cable Repair: Developments in Europe and what role, if any, for Ireland

Looking ahead to the 2026 Irish Presidency

The paper assesses the role of the upcoming Irish Presidency of the EU. It considers what the Irish priorities might be, and what legislative files might coincide with Ireland’s time at the helm.

Securing Europe After Trump: Navigating Troubled Waters

In this paper for the IIEA, Patrick Keatinge, Co-Chair of the IIEA’s Security and Defence Group and Professor Emeritus at Trinity College Dublin, reviews the response of European states to the dangers of political conflict in an unstable international environment at the beginning of 2021.

The Multilateral Order Post-Covid: Expert Voices

The multilateral order as we have known it since the Second World War was already showing strains before the world was afflicted with the coronavirus pandemic. The unprecedented measures taken across the world to deal with the immediate crisis have only highlighted the need for a more thoroughgoing examination of this order. In this IIEA Expert Voices publication, ten foreign policy experts share short perspectives on the question of how COVID-19 pandemic will impact different aspects of the rules-based multilateral order.

The Rules-Based Multilateral Order: A Rethink is Needed

The rules-based multilateral order with which we are familiar is essentially a Western one, which has been added to and amended since the end of World War II. The last 75 years, technological development, especially in transport and telecommunications, has made the world an ever more single space.

US Border Adjustment Proposal –  A Radical Departure?

This briefing examines the tax reform proposals made by Republican Party leaders in the United States and, in particular, the border adjustment measures advocated by Paul Ryan, the Speaker of the House, and Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee.

Finding Our Bearings: European Security Challenges in the Era of Trump and Brexit

This paper attempts to discern the direction of international security policy in 2017 and to set out the challenges for European security, and their implications for Ireland.

Celebrating 60 Years Japan – Ireland Diplomatic Relations

2017 marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Japan. This IIEA report, commissioned by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, examines relations between Ireland and Japan across politics, economics, trade and investment, tourism, education and culture. It outlines the many positive aspects of the Ireland-Japan relationship and identifies steps that could be taken to further strengthen ties between the two nations in the years ahead.

China’s Market Economy Status: A Political Issue

The European Union is currently under pressure to decide as whether to grant Market Economy Status (MES) to China, when certain provisions in its World Trade Organisation Accession Protocol lapse on 11 December 2016.

The Silk Road, XXI Century – One Belt, One Road

In late 2013, the Chinese leadership announced an initiative called One Belt One Road, consisting of a land element – development of infrastructure between central China and Western Europe, and a maritime element, starting from a port in South-Eastern China and ending in Venice.

Strengthening Resilience to Disinformation

A panel discussion on Strengthening resilience to disinformation

Palestine and Protection of Human Rights: The Role of the International Community now

A hybrid address by Dr Ammar Dwaik, Secretary General of the Independent Commission for Human Rights in Palestine (ICHR), and Diana Buttu, Commissioner at the IHRC in Palestine

Reimagining Democracy: Participatory Democracy and the Future of Democratic Innovation

In this event an expert panel discusses alternative approaches to democracy, including direct democracy, deliberative democracy, and other forms of democratic experimentation.

Pete Shirlow and Lee Reynolds: Promoting the Union

This talk explored the future of unionism in Northern Ireland, highlighting challenges, opportunities, shifting identities, and the need for a positive, forward-looking vision of the Union.

Data and AI: How to Govern for Results in the Information Age

A presentation by Martin O’Malley, Former Commissioner of the US Social Security Administration; and Former Governor of Maryland

The Authoritarian Resurgence in World Politics

An in-person and online presentation on the authoritarian resurgence in world politics.

Peacemaking and the Future of the United Nations

A presentation by Thant Myint-U, Author, Historian and Honorary Fellow of Trinity College at the University of Cambridge

The Geopolitics of the Middle East: A Region Under Reconfiguration

A presentation by Dr H.A. Hellyer on the ‘Geopolitics of the Middle East: A Region Under Reconfiguration

Peace in Times of War: Ideas for Supportive Peace Policy

A presentation by Professor Gearoid Millar, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Aberdeen

Türkiye and Europe at a Strategic Crossroads: Towards a Common Future

On Tuesday, 26 August 2025 at 4.30p.m., the IIEA will welcome Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, for a keynote address.

Transnational Repression: Persecution Across Borders

Avi Shlaim on Genocide in Gaza: Israel’s Long War on Palestine

In his online address to the IIEA, Professor Avi Shlaim discusses his new book, Genocide in Gaza: Israel’s Long War on Palestine, a Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year 2024.

Letta, Draghi, and Merz: What’s Next for the EU’s Economic Agenda?

As Europe redefines its economic agenda, Johannes Lindner will discuss the EU’s ability to deliver economic reforms, from industrial policy to transatlantic trade, amid shifting German leadership and changing global dynamics.

A Revived Leadership? The Foreign, Security and EU Policy Ambitions of the New German Government

Peacebuilding and Addressing Gender Based Violence in Conflict Settings

In their address to the IIEA, this expert panel explores how the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda can more effectively address conflict-related sexual violence and ensure justice and support for survivors.

Democracy and political dissatisfaction in Latin America: How do we renew and concretise the promises of democracy?

A keynote address by Dr Gloria de la Fuente, Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs of Chile

Can Europe act Strategically to a Changed Geopolitical Reality?

Judy Dempsey examines Europe’s shifting geopolitical landscape amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, and a new reality where there is uncertainty of the United States commitment to the security of Europe.

What now, Europe? Europe’s Strategic Outlook in a Changing World

Constanze Stelzenmüller examines Europe’s future in an age of rising authoritarianism, amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, U.S. uncertainty, and China’s growing influence.

Disinformation and Democracy in a New Era: Can Reality be Rescued?

Nina Jankowicz discusses the evolving threat of disinformation confronting democracies and assesses how democracies can best respond to these challenges.

Russia’s Political Discourse: Patriotic Policy Critics or Nationalist Opposition?

A Webinar presentation by Dr Jade McGlynn on Russia's Political Discourse: Patriotic Policy Critics or Nationalist Opposition?

Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom

What’s on Europe’s Horizon?: Technologies, Trends, and Policies Shaping Ireland’s Long-Term Future

A Panel Discussion on What’s on Europe’s Horizon?: Technologies, Trends, and Policies Shaping Ireland’s Long-Term Future

In Conversation with Willie Walsh

In his address to the IIEA, Willie Walsh discusses how geopolitical turbulence can affect the global aviation industry.

Mapping the Romania-Moldova-Ukraine Triangle in Geopolitics

A Discussion with Radu Magdin, CEO – EU Affairs and Global Operations at Smartlink Communications.

What is the Future of EU-China Relations?

A Discussion with Finbarr Bermingham, Senior Europe Correspondent at the South China Morning Post on ‘What is the Future of EU-China Relations?'

The War in Gaza: What Does It Mean for the Greater Middle East

A Webinar Presentation on The War in Gaza: What Does It Mean for the Greater Middle East?

Authoritarianism in the 21st Century: From Fear to Spin – How Dictatorship is Changing

Professor Daniel Treisman discusses the changing face of authoritarianism in the twenty-first century

Democracy in the United States in the Year of Elections

Vanessa Williamson, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, assesses the possible consequences of the 2024 elections for the resilience of the institutions which underpin the US’ democracy.

European Economic Security in a World of Interdependence

Jeromin Zettelmeyer diagnoses EU’s policy agenda on economic security. What has been achieved, where are the blind spots, and how can the chances of unintended consequences be minimised?

An Update from China with Denis Staunton

A Tale of Two Statehoods: Histories of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict through the Lens of Coloniality

A Webinar Presentation by Dr Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg

How Foreign Lobbyists Threaten Democracy at Home and Abroad

A webinar presentation by Casey Michel on ‘How Foreign Lobbyists Threaten Democracy at Home and Abroad’.

Illicit Finance: Implications for National Security and the Need for a New Strategic Response

Taiwan’s 2024 Election: What’s Next?

Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology

Professor Anu Bradford will discuss the competition between the US, China, and the EU in shaping the realm of digital technologies and how this can influence digital policy worldwide.

Achieving Compatibility of Pacifism and Self-Protection: Japan’s National Defence Strategy

A presentation by Dr Declan Downey, Assistant Professor at University College Dublin

Re-Risking Geopolitics

Nigel Inkster CMG discusses the rise of a more assertive China and intensifying cybersecurity threats.

The Gaza War and the Crisis of the Greater Middle East

Rising Tensions in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea – An EU Perspective

For the inaugural address of the 2024 Development Matters lecture series, supported by Irish Aid, Annette Weber, European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, discusses the political dynamics in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.

The Zeitenwende is Not Enough – Germany Needs a Grand Strategy

Known Unknowns: A Preview of 2024 in US Politics

A webinar presentation by Larry Donnelly entitled ‘Known Unknowns: A Preview of 2024 in US Politics’.

France’s 2023 in Review: What to Expect in 2024

A webinar presentation by Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan, Lecturer in European Politics at University College Cork on ‘France’s 2023 in Review: What to Expect in 2024’.

The Challenges of Reporting on the Israel/Gaza War

A Presentation by Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent at RTE on The Challenges of Reporting on the Israel/Gaza War.

The End of Germany’s China Illusion

A webinar presentation by Dr Janka Oertel, Director of the Asia Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Ransomware: A Conversation with Dr Jantje Silomon

A webinar presentation by Dr Jantje Silomon on Ransomware

Requiem for Françafrique? The Changing Nature of Relations between Africa and France

Dr Catherine Gegout and Dr Ndongo Samba Sylla on the Changing Nature of Relations between Africa and France

Energy Security in Central Europe: A Conversation with Ambassador-at-Large Václav Bartuška

A presentation by Václav Bartuška, Ambassador-at-Large for Energy Security at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Czechia.

The EU, Enlargement, and the Western Balkans: Time to Recalibrate?

An IIEA Event with Kurt Bassuener on ‘The EU, Enlargement, and the Western Balkans: Time to Recalibrate’

The German National Security Strategy: It All Depends on the Implementation

Dr Markus Kaim addresses the Institute on the German National Security Strategy

Reflecting on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for Russia

A webinar presentation by Konstantin Eggert, Baltic States Correspondent and Commentator on Russian Affairs for Deutsche Welle

Open-Source Investigation Comes of Age

Can Democracy Prevail? How to Reinvigorate Democracy in an Age of Rising Authoritarianism

Charles Dunst discusses his new book, Defeating the Dictators: How Democracy Can Prevail in the Age of the Strongman

Standard-Bearers for Multilateralism: Canada, Ireland, and the UN

Ambassador Robert Rae, Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York, will discuss the values that countries like Canada and Ireland bring to the United Nations

Post-elections Turkey: What are the implications for Europe?

A webinar presentation by Mehmet Öğütçü, Chair of the London Energy Club.

Libya – An Elusive Lasting Peace?

The Polarisation of American Politics and Prospects for Expanding the Centre Ground

Frank Luntz discusses the polarisation of American politics, the prospects for recreating the centre-ground, and his predictions for the US presidential elections.

Sudan - from Promise to Peril: Origins and Prospects for a Failed Political Transition

A webinar presentation by Professor Sharath Srinivasan, David and Elaine Potter Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Politics and International Studies and Co-Director of the University’s Centre of Governance & Human Rights.

Protecting Healthcare in Conflict and Seeking Accountability

A webinar presentation by Waad Al-Kateab, Filmmaker and Co-founder of Action for Sama and Hamza al-Kateab, Doctor and Co-founder of Action for Sama

What’s going on in China?

A webinar address by Denis Staunton, China Correspondent at The Irish Times on ‘What’s going on in China?’.

Reflections on the Iraq War 20 Years On

Iranian Women’s Digital Activism

Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom

A presentation by Evgeny Afineevsky, Documentarian and Director of Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom and Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom.

Reflecting on Kenya’s 2022 Election and its Implications

A Keynote Address by Njoki E. Wamai on the 2022 Election in Kenya

Europe and East Asia in the Wake of the War in Ukraine

Defending Democracy in a Polarised World: A Dialogue on Brazil

Xi Jinping’s Third Term: What Should the World Expect?

Kerry Brown, Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King’s College, China, will outline what to expect from Xi Jinping’s third term as Party Secretary.

A Keynote Address by Zacarias da Costa: Highlighting the work of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP)

Zacarias Albano da Costa, Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) highlights the work of the CPLP and Ireland’s place within it, following Ireland being granted Associate Observer status to the organisation in July 2021.

Perseverance and Resilience: Rebuilding Ukraine

Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the EBRD outlines the role that the EBRD can play in rebuilding Ukraine in the future.

A New Cold War in the Indo-Pacific?

A Webinar Presentation by Dr Michael R. Auslin entitled A New Cold War in the Indo-Pacific?

US-UK and EU-UK Relations in a Changing United Kingdom

Congressman Brendan Boyle will discuss what a new prime minister and monarch in the United Kingdom is likely to mean for the future of US-UK and EU-UK relations.

Middle East Axes and Poles: The Geopolitics of MENA in 2022 and Beyond

A Webinar presentation by Dr Hisham Hellyer, Fellow at The University of Cambridge and Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute.

The Australian Election: Implications for Climate and Foreign Policy

In her address to the IIEA, Kate Clayton analyses the results of the recent Australian federal election and highlights the key issues facing the Albanese Government.

US-China Relations in the Aftermath of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

A webinar presentation by Bonny Lin, Director of the China Power Project and Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and Internatioal Studies (CSIS).

The Chinese Communist Party – The Next 100 Years

A webinar presentation by Martin K. Dimitrov, Professor of Political Science at Tulane University

Belarus in the New European Disorder: Challenges for the EU

Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War

A webinar presentation by Samuel Moyn, Henry R. Luce Professor of Jurisprudence, Yale Law School.

Crack-Up Capitalism: Profiting from Fear in the Time of Pandemic

Professor Slobodian gives a presentation entitled Crack-Up Capitalism: Profiting from Fear in the Time of the Pandemic

Europe at a time of crisis and transformation

The Colombian Experience: Addressing Gender Equality and the Global Challenges of Migration

Vice President Ramirez discusses the Colombian Experience of Migration Crises and the country’s gender-based approach to meeting the needs of refugees

Liberalism for the Twenty-First Century

A webinar with Francis Fukuyama on the topic of liberalism for the twenty-first century.

War in Ukraine: Is this the end of the long peace in Europe?

In this webinar, our panelists discusses the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Indo-Pacific Region: Japan, the EU and the Free and Open Indo-Pacific

Prof. Hosoya will discuss the opportunities for the EU and Japan in the Indo-Pacific.

Geopolitics From the Pandemic to the Climate Crisis

A webinar with Bruno Maçães on Geopolitics from the Pandemic to the Climate Crisis

The Return of Geopolitics

Vice Admiral Mark Mellett (ret.) along with Dr Ulrike Franke and Dr Thomas Wright will address the return of geopolitics to the world stage, and its effects on small neutral nations like Ireland.

Does the Liberal International Order have a Future?

In Conversation with Dr Fiona Hill

The Fight for Climate After COVID-19

Alice C. Hill will explore her core arguments made in her latest book, The Fight for Climate After COVID-19, in which she argues the global response to COVID-19 can serve as a lesson for the urgency and scale of the response required to avert climate disaster.

Changing Dynamics in European Foreign Policy

Pierre Vimont, formerly the first executive-Secretary-General of the EEAS, is a Senior Fellow at Carnegie Europe. His research focuses on French foreign policy, transatlantic relations and European Neighbourhood Policy.

What is the Art of the Deal and Can Europe Master it?

In his address to the IIEA, Hans Kribbe will discuss both the need for making deals with strongmen like Xi, Putin and Erdogan and the type of diplomacy that such deal making requires.

Aftershocks: Pandemic Politics and the End of the Old International Order

Drawing on his latest book, Aftershocks: Pandemic Politics and the End of the Old International Order, co-written with Colin Khal, he will discuss the implications of the COVID-19 crisis for the international order.

The Future of the Global Economy: US and Irish Perspectives

A webinar session, The Future of the Global Economy: US and Irish Perspectives, which will feature major keynote addresses by Janet Yellen, U.S Secretary of the Treasury, and Paschal Donohoe T.D., Minister for Finance of Ireland & President of the Eurogroup.

US Power After Afghanistan

A webinar with Dr Jessica Mathews on US Power After Afghanistan.

Dynamics in the Indo-Pacific: EU and National Perspectives

This expert panel will explore Europe’s deepening engagement with the Indo-Pacific, and will encompass the perspective of the EU, Member States, and regional actors.

Challenges and Choices

A webinar with Professor Noam Chomsky on the severe crises facing humanity and whether a pathway towards a better world is possible.

European Digital Sovereignty and the Transatlantic Relationship

Fredrik Erixon will argue that Europe should focus on improving its capacity to use digital technology and should deepen collaborations with like-minded partners instead of following a protectionist approach.

Transatlantic Relations Post 9/11: A Review of the Deep Trends

In her address to the IIEA, Dr. Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer will discuss the asymmetric expectations of the transatlantic relationship and the transition to responsibility-sharing.

The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism

A webinar with Martin Wolf on the “Crisis of Democratic Capitalism.

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan: Lessons learned and Future challenges

In his address, Dr Edward Burke examines the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in recent weeks. He argues that the sudden withdrawal of US troops and air power as well as a corrupt political elite laid the foundations for the Taliban’s stunning takeover of much of the country.

The Role of Research and Innovation in an Age of Pandemics

In this IIEA armchair discussion with Professor Peter Piot, Special Advisor on COVID-19 to the President of the European Commission, this discussion will focus on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic at EU-level from a health policy perspective to evaluate the role of research and innovation (R&I) during the health crisis.

US-Latin America Relations: A new beginning?

Spain’s Migration Model: Lessons for the EU?

New Syria and the Kurdish Dilemma: A New Chapter or the Same Old Story?

Influence in the Indo-Pacific: The Transatlantic Alliance and China

Cutting the Cord: Eliminating Europe’s Energy Dependence on Russia

Ukraine’s EU application: A new paradigm for EU Enlargement?

The Cost of Passivity: Can the Strategic Compass Guide the EU in an Era of Insecurity?

Implications of the New US Corporate Tax Regime for Ireland

Conflict over the Code of Conduct

Should US reveal the truth and withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement?

Europol’s New Mandate

New IIEA publication: Germany: Looking In, Looking Out

EU-Africa Valletta Summit on Migration

Political Obstacles for the Trans Pacific Partnership?