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IIEA Talks

Sharing Ideas Shaping Policy. The Institute of International and European Affairs is an independent policy research think-tank based in Dublin.

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01:01:48

A Keynote Address by Iain Gulland

IIEA Talks ·

2023/02/24

In December 2021, the ‘Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy’, Ireland’s first national circular economy strategy, was published. It is clear that we are at a turning point in this transition however, with Ireland consistently underperforming in circularity material use rate, and there is significant progress yet to be made. In his address to the IIEA, Mr Iain Gulland outlines the circular economy model, discusses how the circular economy model can be made to work in practice, and offers

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00:44:26

IIEA Insights: Alicia García-Herrero and Brad Sester

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2023/02/23

In the latest podcast episode of IIEA Insights, IIEA Chief Economist Dan O'Brien, sits down with Alicia García-Herrero, Hong Kong-based Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis Bank and Brad Sester, Senior Fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations and former US Treasury Economist, to discuss the range of factors driving a global trend towards greater government intervention in economies, particularly in the strategically significant industry of manufacturing.

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00:58:03

A View from the Swedish Presidency

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2023/02/21

The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union comes at a pivotal time for the future of the Union, especially in the context of seismic upheavals like the war in Ukraine and global challenges to the competitiveness of the single market from China and the United States. State Secretary Danielsson discusses the Swedish presidency of the Council of the EU, their experience to date and issues such as competitiveness. He also discusses other priority areas such as security, energy and

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01:03:11

A Keynote Address by Kate Raworth

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2023/02/16

Kate Raworth, an ecological economist, and co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab delivers a keynote address. This event is part of the Environmental Resilience Series, supported by the EPA. Kate Raworth is an ecological economist and creator of the Doughnut-a concept that aims to meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet-and co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab. Her internationally best-selling book Doughnut Economics: seven ways to think like a 21st century

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00:45:58

IIEA Insights - Stefan Gerlach

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2023/02/13

'The European economy in 2023: resilience or recession?' In this latest podcast episode of IIEA Insights, Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the IIEA sits down with Stefan Gerlach, Chief Economist at EFG Bank Zurich, to discuss trends in Europe’s economy, slowing inflation, labour market trends in Ireland and on the continent. They delve into the bigger questions about the future of Europe’s economy, market interactions and what’s on the mind of the shapers and makers behind European monetary policy

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01:03:27

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

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2023/02/13

In his address, Dr Tsuruoka argues that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has effectively ended the post-Cold War order in Europe. However, the war’s impact is not only limited to Europe. Japan has imposed severe sanctions on Russia, aligning itself with the EU, the US and other G7 partners. Tokyo is experiencing its own Zeitenwende, as demonstrated by its new National Security Strategy, adopted in December 2022. As Japan faces challenges from China, North Korea and Russia simultaneously, Dr Tsuruoka

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00:30:28

Reflecting on Kenya’s 2022 Election and its Implications

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2023/02/08

In September 2022, following a tense but peaceful transition of power, William Ruto became president of Kenya. As part of his so-called ‘Hustler’ narrative, President Ruto committed to addressing rising inequality and poverty through the provision of cheap credit to the young voters who put in him in office. The new government also committed to increase funding for renewable energy, to education reforms, to end police brutality and to focus on the ‘common mwananchi’ or common person, otherwise known

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00:52:19

Energy transition outlook: a focus on Global and...

IIEA Talks ·

2023/02/07

According to DNV, electrification is growing and greening in all regions and sectors. Furthermore, the long-term influence of the war in Ukraine on the pace of the energy transition is low, compared with the main long-term drivers of change such as plunging renewables costs, electrification, and rising carbon prices. But which are the most promising technologies and how will the global, European, and UK energy mix develop? Get answers to these and many other questions by attending the IIEA’s and

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01:00:54

Defending Democracy in a Polarised World: A Dialogue...

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2023/01/31

Following an election in October 2022, and under the shadow of the storming of the Presidential compound in Brasilia on 8 January 2023 by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva (President Lula) took office as President of Brazil. In this address, Robert Muggah, co-Founder of the Igarape Institute, a leading Brazilian think tank, examines what the Lula Presidency might mean for Brazil and for the wider region and reflects on the challenges and opportunities that

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00:41:29

Special IIEA Insights in Conversation with David...

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2023/01/27

In the twelfth and final episode of this series of IIEA Insights, IIEA Chief Economist and previous IIEA Director General David O’Sullivan sit down to discuss the key issues raised during the series, including but not limited to, the outlook of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, the transatlantic economy, and potential headwinds on the horizon, as well as the future of the Northern Ireland Protocol

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00:42:36

Censorship and Free Speech in the Digital Age

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2023/01/25

In her address to the IIEA, Jillian York outlines how the internet transformed the ability of citizens to contribute to public discourse, especially for citizens living under authoritarian regimes. However, the internet has also facilitated the spread of harmful content such as disinformation and hate speech. Ms York discusses how platform companies, democratic governments, and authoritarian regimes are responding with increased moderation and censorship of the internet. She also assesses the

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00:41:58

IIEA Insights - Dan Muhall

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2023/01/12

'Ireland-US ties: present and future' In the eleventh episode of IIEA Insights, IIEA Chief Economist Dan O’Brien, sits down with retired Irish diplomat Dan Mulhall, who most recently served as Ireland’s Ambassador to the US, to discuss Ireland-US ties, America’s domestic politics, political polarisation and next year’s presidential election.

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00:30:41

Looking back at Ireland’s time on the Security...

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2023/01/11

Image courtesy of UN Photo. IIEA Researcher, Leanne Digney, talks to Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Fergal Mythen, who shares his reflections on Ireland’s challenges and achievements during its term as an elected member of the Security Council 2021-2022. This interview is part of the Global Europe podcast series which is sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs

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00:58:27

A Keynote Address by Professor Emily Shuckburgh

IIEA Talks ·

2023/01/10

On this occasion, Professor Emily Shuckburgh, Director of Cambridge Zero and Professor of Environmental Data Science at the University of Cambridge delivers a keynote address to the IIEA. This event is part of the Environmental Resilience series, which is supported by the EPA. About the Speaker: Professor Emily Shuckburgh is Director of Cambridge Zero, the University of Cambridge's major climate change initiative. She is also Professor of Environmental Data Science at the Department of Computer

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00:29:21

The Zeitenwende: How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...

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2022/12/16

In his address to the IIEA, Irish Times Berlin Correspondent, Derek Scally, assesses the first year in office of Germany’s "traffic light" coalition. Against a backdrop of war in Ukraine and challenges to energy security, Chancellor Scholz’s government has had to adapt its programme for government. Many ambitious plans have taken a backseat in the face of urgent policy issues. Mr Scally examines the government’s progress in responding to the unforeseen challenges presented in 2022, both from a

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00:54:36

YPN Christmas Special: 2022 Year in Review

IIEA Talks ·

2022/12/16

At this YPN Christmas Special, the IIEA welcomes nationally renowned former RTÉ News newscaster Eileen Dunne, and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics in the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University (DCU), Mark Tighe, Legal Correspondent of The Sunday Independent and co-author of the award-winning book, ‘Champagne Football’, and Patrick Costello TD, Green Party Spokesperson for Justice. On this occasion, Eileen Dunne, who recently retired following a distinguished 42-year

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01:11:00

Reimagining Reality: Immersive Technologies –...

IIEA Talks ·

2022/12/16

Immersive technologies – such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Metaverse technologies – are widely expected to have profound economic and social implications. This expert panel discusses the opportunities and challenges presented by these technologies. The panel explores what policymakers need to know about these technologies in order to regulate, protect consumers and establish policies that promote growth and innovation. The panel also considers how Ireland could position itself to be a

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01:05:02

Debt in Developing Nations

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2022/12/16

In her address to the IIEA, for the eighth lecture of the 2022 Development Matters series, supported by Irish Aid, Professor Carmen Reinhart discusses debt in developing nations. External debt is one of the key challenges for developing nations in achieving the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The convergence of three crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, and increased climate related disasters have jeopardised economic growth and progress in developing nations. Professor Reinhart offers

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00:23:44

Episode 4 - Ireland’s Place in Europe and the World:...

IIEA Talks ·

2022/12/16

The fourth episode of the Global Europe podcast series, Back to the Future – Ireland and the EU at 50, was moderated by IIEA Global Europe Researcher, Emily Binchy, on the future of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the journey of the CAP from Ireland’s accession to the European Economic Community in 1972 to the new CAP 2023-2027. This discussion featured Tom Arnold, former Chief Economist of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Chair of the Irish Governmental

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00:55:25

Department of Finance @ 100 and What the OECD...

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2022/12/14

This event, which commemorates the Department of Finance’s 100th Anniversary and was co-organised by the IIEA, the Department of Finance, and the OECD, examines what the OECD Economic Survey means for Ireland. Part 1: Presentation on the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare by Dr Colm O’Reardon, Secretary to the Commission on Taxation and Welfare Part 2: Panel discussion and Q&A on the Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare featuring Colm Kelly, Global Leader, Corporate

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