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00:59:41

Rising Tensions in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/02/14

In her speech, Dr Annette Weber, EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, focuses on the political dynamics in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. She discusses the Civil War in Sudan, tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia, and other issues in a simmering Red Sea arena. She also addresses the role of regional organisations, the increased influence of Gulf States in the region, and the impact of geopolitics on the Western as well as the Eastern shores of the Red Sea. Apart from her

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00:28:40

Sanctions Against Russia – Going Global

IIEA Talks ·

2024/02/09

Following Russia’s illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine almost two years ago, the EU, together with partners from the G7+ coalition, has adopted several packages of unprecedented sanctions against Russia. The main objective of these sanctions is threefold: 1) to provide Ukraine with a key military advantage by depleting Russia from accessing dual-use and advanced technology to manufacture cutting-edge weapons, 2) to degrade Russia’s ability to finance its war of aggression, and, 3) to cripple the

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00:25:53

The Zeitenwende is Not Enough – Germany Needs a Grand...

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2024/02/02

According to Dr Benjamin Tallis, the Zeitenwende, Germany’s security transformation, remains incomplete. On its current track, it is also dangerously inadequate. Despite the manufactured budgetary crisis, the Scholz government needs to finish the task it started. This requires the courage to be honest with the German people about the state of the world – and of Germany. To prepare for the future, however, the country’s leaders need to think bigger and define a vision for Germany and the world it

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00:21:55

What Went Wrong with Brexit – And What We Can Do...

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2024/02/01

In his address to the IIEA, three years after the UK-EU Brexit deal came into force, Financial Times journalist, Peter Foster, examines how the UK’s 2016 vote to leave the EU roiled British politics and led to the limited deal that currently governs relations between London and Brussels. In a year of big elections, Mr Foster reflects on how a Labour-led government, under Sir Keir Starmer, might look to promote more constructive relations between the UK and the EU. About the Speaker: Peter Foster

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01:03:10

Two Nations, One Mission: Irish and Canadian...

IIEA Talks ·

2024/01/23

A month on from COP28, the question remains: did the COP signal a sufficient commitment by countries and stakeholders to adequately address the issue of our age? Catherine Stewart, Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change, and Sinéad Walsh, Climate Director at Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs, have been at the forefront of their respective governments’ approaches to addressing climate change globally and have been in the ‘room where it happens’ at various UNFCCC COPs. Though traditionally

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00:38:28

Known Unknowns: A Preview of 2024 in US Politics

IIEA Talks ·

2024/01/19

It has been observed repeatedly that the forthcoming presidential election in the United States may test American democracy to an unprecedented extent and prove pivotal in terms of the future role of the US in international affairs. In his address to the IIEA, Larry Donnelly examines several of the key topics that will soon be to the fore: the likely nominees on the Republican and Democratic sides; the potential impact of third-party candidates; the means by which a President of the United States is

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00:55:32

EU Enlargement And Reform: Why It Matters And How It...

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2024/01/15

The European Union is currently debating the two inextricably connected issues of EU enlargement and reform. These discussions are taking place against the background of a challenging geopolitical situation with wars in the centre of Europe and in the Middle East. In her address to the IIEA as part of the Future Proofing Europe project supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Dr Anna Lührmann, Minister of State for Europe and Climate of Germany, presents her views on these questions and

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00:59:24

Embracing AI: The Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

IIEA Talks ·

2024/01/10

At this, the next event of the IIEA YPN, Dr Patricia Scanlon, Ireland’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ambassador, and Founder and Executive Chair of SoapBox Labs, considers the future of AI and its implications for our economies and societies. Dr Scanlon discusses the challenges and opportunities of AI in the fields of education, healthcare, and climate, noting that the biggest challenge with AI is bias, both algorithmic and societal.

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01:06:34

New Year’s Resolutions? The Landmark 2024 Political Year

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/18

Ahead of the US Presidential Election, a new European Commission, European Parliament and President of the European Council, as well as the potential election of a Labour-led Government in the UK, a panel of experts looks ahead to the 2024 political year in the US, the EU, and the UK respectively. The panel also considers how each jurisdiction’s political landscape is likely to impact its place in the world in what is set to be a defining year for international affairs. Speakers at this event will

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00:31:23

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

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/15

In her remarks to the IIEA, Dr Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan reflects on France's 2023, and discuss possibilities for 2024. She reflects on President Macron's second term, the challenges posed by civil unrest in France, and the country’s experience with migration. Looking to 2024, Dr Schon-Quinlivan discusses France's preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, France's European Parliamentary elections as well as the possibility of a referendum on EU enlargement. About the Speaker: Dr Emmanuelle

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00:59:17

Reinventing The Single Market Podcast

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2023/12/15

The single market is at the heart of the EU economy and is the foundation upon which many of the EU’s economic objectives are built. Yet the EU’s efforts to meaningfully deepen, reinvigorate and adapt the Single Market in recent years have, at times, fallen short of those lofty ambitions. Enrico Letta was recently tasked by the European Council with a report on the future of the Single Market, and as part of this work has undertaken fact-finding missions to the Member State capitals. At this IIEA

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01:00:41

The Challenges of Reporting on the Israel/Gaza War

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/14

In his address to the IIEA, Paul Cunningham talks about his experience of reporting from Israel, which was under rocket attack by Hamas, and from within a few kilometers of Gaza rather than from that conflict zone. He outlines the difficulties this presents in getting to the truth and informing the audiences. In contrast to wars which he covered in Bosnia Hercegovina and Darfur, this war is being played out in real-time on social media platforms which can both inform and confuse. Paul also gives his

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01:00:41

Disability and Sustainable Development: A Keynote...

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/14

The third and final seminar of the IIEA’s inaugural disability programme will celebrate the recent International Day for Persons with Disabilities (3 December) by discussing the theme "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities". It will hear from Dr James Casey, Independent Living Movement, Ireland, a disabled persons' organisation (DPO) on the barriers and enablers that exist to achieving full implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals

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01:04:05

Can the World Still Exit the Climate Casino?

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/12

In 2013, William D. Nordhaus, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, published his acclaimed book The Climate Casino. In the book, Professor Nordhaus argued that the world had entered the climate casino and was rolling the global warming dice in the absence of effective policies to tackle climate change. A decade on from the book’s release, and following his important recent research on the 'climate club' and the release of his 2021 book, The Spirit of Green, Professor Nordhaus considers whether the

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01:07:08

Polyglobalisation: Debt, Trade and Geopolitics

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/12

The next address of the IIEA's Development Matters series, which is supported by Irish Aid, will be given by Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In her speech, entitled Polyglobalisation: Debt, Trade and Geopolitics, she explores the links between development and trade and the place of developing countries in the complex world of international trade. Against the background of geopolitical shifts and competing visions of multilateralism, she

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00:24:56

End-of-Year Review of German Politics

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/07

According to Derek Scally, 2023 was an eventful year in German politics with almost constant infighting between the parties in the incumbent coalition government, the introduction of the country's first National Security Strategy against the backdrop of escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, several important state elections, the rapid rise of the Alternative für Deutschland, the official exit of Sahra Wagenknecht from Die Linke to form a new party, and a bombshell constitutional court

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00:59:25

Reflections from COP28 in the United Arab Emirates

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/06

In this IIEA webinar, hosted live from COP28 in Dubai, Alex White, Director General of the IIEA, and a panel of experts assess the progress of COP28 towards achieving global climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives. With the Summit due to conclude on 12 December, Mr White and the panel assess the state of play of ongoing discussions and negotiations, and if the Summit is likely to be successful in keeping hopes of a 1.5 degrees Celsius limit to global warming alive. About the

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00:23:26

The End of Germany’s China Illusion

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/06

The current trajectory of European policy towards China stands at a crucial juncture. In recent years, China has evolved from a long-term geopolitical challenge to a pivotal factor influencing the competitiveness of the European economy, the security of its citizens, and the EU's ability to fulfill its ambitious climate and digitalization goals. This shift poses a distinctive challenge for Germany, as its dependencies on the Chinese market are more pronounced compared to other EU member states. To

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01:02:00

Fighting Climate Change with Dialogue

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/05

As the frequency of natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves increase, the impact of climate change is becoming ever more apparent. Climate change will likely continue to threaten energy systems, augmenting the need to accelerate the green transition and position global energy systems to meet the risks posed by a changed climate. In her address to the IIEA, Katherine Hayhoe, author of Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World, discusses how we can

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00:19:21

Challenges in European Integrated Border Management

IIEA Talks ·

2023/12/04

In his address to the IIEA, Hans Leijtens, Executive Director of Frontex, discusses challenges of integrating the management of the EU's borders. He discusses Frontex's work in facilitating legal migration, preventing illegal crossings and returning those who are not eligible for protection in the EU. Finally, his remarks also reflect upon the agency's work in fighting cross-border crime and countering terrorism. About the Speaker: Hans Leijtens has served as Frontex’s Executive Director since 1

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