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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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01:11:28

Simon Coveney - Ireland’s priorities for the UN...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/01/22

Ireland became a member of the UN Security Council on 1 January 2021 for a two-year term, following its election in June 2020. Having campaigned on the values of empathy, partnership and independence, Ireland’s return to the UN Security Council for a fourth time, having served previously in 1962, 1981-82 and 2001-02, presents a key opportunity to promote Irish foreign policy priorities at the top table of the UN. In this online presentation, Minister Coveney addresses Ireland’s priorities for the

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01:01:03

Launch of the OECD Report: FDI Qualities Assessment...

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2021/01/19

The OECD FDI Qualities Assessment of Ireland report was commissioned by IDA Ireland to examine the impact of multinational companies (MNCs) within Ireland over a 10-year period, with an emphasis on areas such as employment, wages, and R&D. The OECD research provides a first look at productivity within IDA Ireland’s client base of MNCs, studying how and why this has evolved over time. The report was a key input to the development of IDA Ireland’s new four-year strategy, Driving Recovery and

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00:27:08

Nathalie Loiseau - Reconfiguring Security and Defence...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/01/18

With the arrival of a new US administration and departure of the UK from the European Union, Nathalie Loiseau, MEP, presents the implications of these developments for the EU’s security and defence arrangements in an address to the IIEA. She discusses the prospects for a constructive transatlantic agenda, taking account of President-elect Biden’s multilateralist stance and threat outlook. Furthermore, Nathalie Loiseau evaluates the scope of the UK’s influence post-Brexit on the EU Common Security

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01:02:29

Emer Cooke - The EMA’s Regulatory Role in the Global...

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2021/01/15

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the pivotal role of medicines regulation for the protection of public health. In her address to the IIEA, Emer Cooke discusses the regulatory role of the European Medicines Agency in response to the pandemic. She also presents the policy implications related to the development and approval of safe and effective treatments and vaccines and discusses the potential of real-world data for health policy decisions and supply chain vulnerabilities. About the Speaker:

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01:00:35

Micheál Martin TD - 2021: Ambitions and Challenges...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/01/15

In his address to the IIEA, the Taoiseach sets out his ambitions for Ireland as a global actor in 2021 and beyond. As Brexit becomes a practical reality, a change of administration takes office in the US, and Ireland takes up its seat on the UN Security Council, the Taoiseach reflects on how Ireland can shape and respond positively to these and other global shifts and challenges. Taoiseach Martin highlights Ireland’s continued commitment to its place at the heart of the EU. He also discusses the

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01:01:10

Towards LGBTIQ Equality in the EU: A Legal and Policy...

IIEA Talks ·

2021/01/08

On 12 November 2020, the European Commission launched its first ever LGBTIQ Equality Strategy. While the strategy was published against the backdrop of overall increasing public support for LGBTIQ equality in the EU, it paradoxically also follows a recent increase in instances of discrimination, as well as substantial curtailments of LGBTIQ rights in some Member States. In this online discussion, Minister Byrne addresses Ireland’s position on the new EU strategy and consider how Ireland’s policies

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00:40:54

2020 YPN Christmas Special

IIEA Talks ·

2021/01/07

From COVID-19 and how governments have responded, to the US Presidential Election, to Brexit finally becoming a reality with the imminent ending of the transition period, and to an historic coalition government in Ireland bringing Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael together, there is an enormous amount of ground to cover and reflect upon after what has been a truly unprecedented year. To discuss all of this, the IIEA is delighted to bring together a panel of experts and commentators for our annual Young

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01:04:13

Eamon Ryan TD - The European Green Deal:...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/12/11

This address is the sixth event in the 2020 ESB/IIEA lecture series entitled, REthink Energy. In his address, Minister Eamon Ryan examines the impact that the European Green Deal will have on Irish energy policy in the context of the transition to net-zero emissions. The Minister also provides an analysis of Ireland’s current energy framework, including the Irish government’s commitment to 7% average yearly reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade. The impact of the European Green

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01:01:59

Izumi Nakamitsu - Multilateral Cooperation on...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/12/10

United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu gives the second address in the new Global Europe webinar series, which is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs. She addresses milestones and prospects for multilateral disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation and arms control. The High Representative reflects on the disarmament regime in the context of the COVID-19 crisis and on the steps needed to reinvigorate multilateral cooperation

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00:29:36

Claudia Dörr Voß - Building a Competitive, Innovative...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/12/09

In her address to the IIEA, State Secretary Dörr-Voß discusses efforts to future-proof EU industrial, competition and economic policy. She reflects on developments in these areas under the German Presidency of the Council of the EU. State Secretary Dörr-Voß also explores the issues to be addressed in the forthcoming update of the New Industrial Strategy for Europe, which will take account of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the acceleration of the green and digital transitions. About the

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01:17:40

Leila Zerrougui - Stabilising the Democratic Republic...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/12/08

In her address to the IIEA, Special Representative Zerrougui shares her insights on the current situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She highlights the work of MONUSCO over the past decade and the Mission’s efforts to balance conflict prevention with the consolidation of state authority and governance. Ms Zerrougui also looks ahead to remaining challenges and to the long-term prospects for peace and stability in the DRC. As part of the IIEA's Development Matters lecture series, this

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00:50:23

Dr John Bell - Innovation Driving a Green and Just...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/12/04

In this event, the first of a new lecture series co-organised by the IIEA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), entitled Environmental Resilience, Dr John Bell explains how research and innovation (R&I) is a key enabler in the drive towards a green and just transition. In his address, Dr Bell examines the role of R&I in the context of the European Green Deal and the recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting pioneering R&I actions such as the proposed European Green

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00:32:49

Prof Lars P. Feld - Generating Resilience and Growth...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/11/27

Following the publication of the German Council of Economic Experts’ Annual Report on 11 November 2020, Professor Feld offers his analysis of the outlook for the German economy, including within the wider context of the European Union. Professor Feld discusses the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic at EU level and further reflects on the considerable challenge of overcoming a severe recession while confronting the long-term issues of digitalisation, climate action, and demographic

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01:01:44

Parfait Onanga Anyanga - Politics and Governance in...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/11/25

In his address to the IIEA, Special Envoy Onanga-Anyanga offers analysis and insights on the current political situation in the Horn of Africa against the backdrop of the outbreak of COVID-19. The Special Envoy discusses the impact of the ongoing pandemic, efforts to strengthen governance, and recent developments affecting peace and stability in the region. This event is part of our Development Matters lecture series supported by Irish Aid. About the Speaker: Mr Onanga-Anyanga has had a long and

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00:59:47

Alla Weinstein - Offshore Wind: The Future of Irish...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/11/20

This address is the fifth event in the 2020 ESB/IIEA lecture series entitled, REthink Energy. In her address, Alla Weinstein examines the important role that deepwater offshore wind energy is already playing around the world - and the role it will play in Ireland’s low-carbon energy future. She will discuss the ways that Ireland can harness its tremendous offshore wind resources by installing floating offshore wind farms off its Atlantic shoreline. Ms Weinstein argues that this development will help

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00:24:50

Mark Landler - Turning the Trump Page: What Next for...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/11/18

In his webinar address to the IIEA, Mark Landler assesses the outcome of the US Presidential Election in the context of Anglo-American relations. Four years on, as Brexit Britain prepares to finally sever ties with the EU, he considers what a Biden Administration will mean for US-UK cooperation and a potential future free trade deal. About the Speaker: Mark Landler is the London Bureau Chief of The New York Times. In 28 years at The Times, he has been Bureau Chief in Hong Kong and Frankfurt, White

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00:20:10

Prof John Mearsheimer - US Foreign Policy under...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/11/17

In his address to the IIEA, Professor Mearsheimer discusses the foreign policy agenda of the President Biden administration. He shares his insights on the likely continuities as well as differences between the Biden administration’s policies and the policies pursued by President Trump over the past four years. About the Speaker: John J. Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982. He

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01:13:56

Irish Women In Leadership In Peace, Security And...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/11/16

In this panel discussion, which is jointly organised by the Embassy of Ireland to Belgium, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the IIEA, three distinguished Irish women highlight their experiences in senior leadership roles and offer perspectives on how the application of the Women, Peace and Security, (WPS), agenda can enhance foreign, security and defence policy. 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and is the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and

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00:58:27

Prof Jeffrey Sachs - Building Back Better:...

IIEA Talks ·

2020/11/10

In his address to the IIEA, Professor Sachs discusses how global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity to ‘build back better’ in seeking sustainable and equitable solutions to longstanding challenges. Professor Sachs considers how this can be achieved and what kind of blueprint the Sustainable Development Goals provide for recovery. Professor Sachs reflects on the obstacles facing these efforts and the role to be played by a multilateral approach and the United Nations. This

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01:29:14

The Future of US Foreign Policy

IIEA Talks ·

2020/11/06

Moderated by Caitríona Perry, RTÉ Six One Presenter and former Washington Correspondent, this panel brings together leading experts on US foreign policy vis-à-vis China, Russia and the Middle East. Taking place just days after the US Presidential Election, this expert discussion focuses on how US foreign policy may shift under a President Joe Biden or continue in the same vein under President Trump. About the Speakers: Dr Michele Dunne, Director and Senior Fellow of Carnegie Endowment’s Middle

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