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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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00:49:20

Peace In Ireland: Reflections On The Past And Future...

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2021/05/18

The 1998 Good Friday Agreement provided the basis for a dramatic improvement in relations on and between these islands. These relations, however, have been placed under strain since the Brexit referendum. To mark the IIEA’s 30th Anniversary, the IIEA is delighted to welcome Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach, and Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister, for an in-conversation session, chaired by Michael Collins, IIEA Director General, on Northern Ireland and Anglo-Irish relations. About the

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01:05:06

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD - Ireland in a...

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2021/05/17

Delivering the opening address of the IIEA’s weeklong celebration of its 30th Anniversary, The Brendan Halligan Memorial Lecture, the Taoiseach reflects on what EU membership has meant for Ireland, considers implications of recent changes, including Brexit, and sets out Ireland's ambitions in and for the European Union. About the Speaker: Micheál Martin TD was elected as the 15th Taoiseach of Ireland on 27 June 2020 and has been the leader of Fianna Fáil since 2011. Prior to becoming Taoiseach,

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01:04:02

Kevin Rudd - The Rise of China as a Global...

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2021/05/14

At this event, Asia Society President and CEO Kevin Rudd delivers brief remarks and joins Former Irish Ambassador to China Declan Kelleher in a conversation on China’s rise as a geopolitical power within the international system, the challenges presented by China’s economic and foreign policy, and the global impact of U.S.-China competition. About the Speaker: Kevin Rudd became President and CEO of the Asia Society in January 2021 and has been President of the Asia Society Policy Institute since

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01:04:00

Simon Coveney TD - State of the Union

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2021/05/13

In his address to the IIEA, Minister Coveney discusses the central role of the EU in dealing with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, and considers how the EU can work to shape our resilience to possible future crises. In the wake of the EU Social Summit on 7 May, the Minister also examines the role of the Union in delivering a fair economic recovery for citizens; the EU’s priority to act as a global leader on sustainability and tackling climate change; and the Union’s critical role

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00:45:39

Dr. Lawrence H. Summers - The US and the Global Economy

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2021/05/13

In his address to the IIEA, Lawrence H. Summers, one of America’s leading and most influential economists, offers his assessment of the economic priorities the Biden-Harris Administration. He shares his insights on the $1.9tr COVID-19 recovery stimulus package, proposed US corporate tax reforms and their implications for the transatlantic economy, and lastly, he also offers some reflections on US-China economic relations. About the Speaker: Lawrence H. Summers is the Charles W. Eliot University

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01:01:50

Regulating Artificial Intelligence: The strategic...

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2021/05/12

In his address to the IIEA, Mr Tudorache outlines how AI and frontier technologies are transforming the geopolitical landscape. Mr Tudorache discusses how AI can be a powerful tool to benefit the economy and society but can also pose risks and be misused by authoritarian regimes. Following the EU’s recently published AI regulations, Mr Tudorache assesses these regulations and discusses the importance of shaping the rules of the digital future so that AI can be a worldwide force for good. About the

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01:04:06

Valdis Dombrovskis - EU Trade Policy in a Post-COVID...

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2021/05/11

Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis outlines the EU’s trade policy for a post-COVID world in the context of the EU’s recently published Trade Policy Review. The Trade Policy Review aims to chart a course for EU trade policy in this new global context and aid it in asserting its open strategic autonomy, supporting its economic recovery and promoting an open, rules-based international trading order. This discussion covers a wide range of topics, including EU trade and economic policy, European open

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01:15:10

The Value Of Energy: A Framework For The Transition...

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2021/05/10

This is the second presentation of the REthink Energy: Countdown to COP26 lecture series, co-organised by the IIEA and ESB. On this occasion, three expert speakers assesses a new framework for energy solutions, developed by the World Economic Forum in partnership with Accenture, which shifts the political and commercial focus beyond cost to include value. In collaboration with ESB, Accenture has applied this new System Value Framework (SVF) to Ireland to assess pathways to achieve 7% annual

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01:03:52

Finance for the Future: A Europe Day Address by...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/05/07

Commissioner McGuinness reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on how we bank and access finance, and the long-term consequences for the banking sector. Is cash still king? Are FinTechs the future? And what about Big Tech and digital currencies? She addresses recent changes in banking, including in the Irish market, and assesses the role of the financial system in meeting our Green Deal goals for a more green and digital future. This event was co-organised with the European Commission

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01:02:37

Ruadhán Mac Cormaic - YPN: Brexit and the Future of...

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2021/05/06

In his address to the YPN, Ruadhán Mac Cormaic argues that the world, and indeed European citizens, see the European Union through a distorted lens due to the biggest sources of EU news being concentrated outside of the bloc. He contends that this is particularly acute in Ireland due to the strong penetration of the British media. Finally, he considers whether an ‘EU Single Market for News’ might offer a possible solution. About the Speaker: Ruadhán Mac Cormaic is Assistant Editor at The Irish

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00:49:08

Michelle Bachelet - Protecting human rights: the role...

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2021/05/05

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, addresses the current challenges which the UN Security Council faces in the protection of human rights globally. In the context of an alarming increase in human rights violations across the globe, High Commissioner Bachelet argues that only a bolder and more determined approach by all multilateral institutions, including the Security Council, can meet these severe challenges to the protection of human rights. This webinar is a part of the

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01:00:06

Peter Sands - Enhancing Global Health Preparedness...

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2021/05/04

In this event, Mr Sands discusses how to enhance Global Health Preparedness for the Future. He highlights the impact of the disruption by the COVID-19 pandemic on the treatment of other infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria and the substantial set-back it poses to recent progress in public health systems in Africa and elsewhere, particularly in this decade of action for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He also explores methods to counter this impact and to be better

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00:57:53

Glenn Llewellyn - The Future of Flying: Zero-Emission...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/04/29

This is the first presentation of the 2021 lecture series Rethink Energy: Countdown to COP26, which is co-organised by the IIEA and ESB. On this occasion, Glenn Llewellyn, Vice President, Zero-Emission Aircraft at Airbus highlights the factors needed to lay the groundwork for a climate-neutral commercial aircraft. He argues that, in the context of fast-evolving societal and regulatory expectations on sustainable air travel, the aviation industry cannot afford to be left behind. Mr Llewellyn also

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00:23:30

Mário Centeno - Monetary Policy in Transition

IIEA Talks ·

2021/04/28

In his address to the IIEA, Governor of the Bank of Portugal, Mário Centeno, will assess the monetary and fiscal policy responses of the European Union to the Coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, Governor Centeno assesses the potential risks and challenges that lie ahead and propose policy instruments that can minimise these risks. About the speaker Mário Centeno was appointed Governor of Banco de Portugal in July 2020. He served as President of the Eurogroup and Chair of the Board of Governors of

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01:00:31

The Pacific Alliance: 10 years of successful regional...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/04/28

At this event, Mr. Brian Glynn, Director-General, Americas, at the European External Action Service gives an overview of EU relations with Latin America in the context of the Pacific Alliance. A panel of the Resident Ambassadors of Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Chile in Ireland will then present their vision for the future of the Pacific Alliance on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. The experts will highlight the nature of the Pacific Alliance and the role of its Observer States; other topics

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00:51:01

Colm Brophy TD - Ireland’s Priorities for...

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2021/04/28

In the inaugural event of the IIEA’s 2021 Development Matters lectures series, Minister Brophy reflects on the ambitions of Ireland’s international development programme, and its relevance in the face of both new and pre-existing challenges. He discusses Ireland’s particular commitments on climate action and gender equality and shares insights into how Irish Aid is working to support a green, inclusive and resilient global recovery. About the speaker Colm Brophy is a Fine Gael TD representing

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00:59:48

Inger Andersen - Circularity to Restore the Earth

IIEA Talks ·

2021/04/22

This is the third event of the Environmental Resilience lecture series, co-organised by the IIEA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On this occasion, Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, argues that the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution threaten to undermine decades of progress in reducing poverty, and global efforts to achieve the sustainable development

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00:13:12

Wendy Morton MP - Global Britain in a Competitive...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/04/21

In March 2021, the UK published its Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign policy, entitled Global Britain in a Competitive Age, which presents a vision for the UK to 2030. In her address to the IIEA, Minister Morton discusses the Review, and examines how the UK will work with its international partners, including Ireland, for a secure, prosperous and resilient future. About the speaker Wendy Morton is the UK Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas at the

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01:00:31

Dr Andrea Ammon - Strengthening Crisis Preparedness...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/04/15

The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted an increased level of cooperation and coordination at EU-level. In her address to the IIEA, Dr Andrea Ammon outlines the role of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, as an EU agency, in responding to the pandemic. Dr Ammon also discusses the developments in surveillance, preparedness, and international cooperation, in the context of an enhanced role for the ECDC. About the Speaker: Dr Andrea Ammon, MD, MPH, was appointed

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00:32:21

Bobby Healy - Drone Technology: Social Opportunities...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/04/13

In his address to the IIEA, Bobby Healy, CEO of the drone techonology company Manna Aero, discusses the opportunities and challenges of drone technology. Mr Healy outlines his views on the social implications and potential social benefits of drone technology. He also discusses the regulatory implications and regulatory challenges associated with drone technology and the emerging EU policies in this area. About the Speaker: Bobby Healy is the founder and CEO of Manna Aero. He was previously the

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