IIEA Talks
IIEA
300 episodes
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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Russia’s Economy Under Pressure After Years of Western Sanctions: Who Will Blink First?
More than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, sanctions remain a central element of Europe’s response. Successive packages have expanded restrictions on Russian energy, finance, trade,…
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YPN: Blue Heart: War, Climate and the Battle for the Ocean That Keeps Us Alive
In his book Blue Heart, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett (Rtd.), former Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces and former Chief of the Irish Naval Service, argues that the defining crises of the twenty-first century -…
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Woman Farmers as Agents of the Change we Need in Farming
To mark the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, Mary Robinson will deliver a keynote address entitled “Women Farmers as Agents of the Change We Need in Farming.” She will be joined by Sinéad McPhillips,…
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Nature as Critical Infrastructure for a Climate Resilient EU
In this webinar, Tim Christophersen, Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce and author of Generation Restoration, will deliver an address on the case for treating nature as critical infrastructure for a…
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From Reform to Membership: Moldova’s European Transformation
In this event, Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration of the Republic of Moldova will discuss Enlargement and Moldova’s journey…
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A Keynote Address by Kirsty McNeill, UK Minister of State for International Development
Kirsty McNeill is the Scottish Labour and Co-operative MP for Midlothian and was appointed Minister of State for International Development in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on 21 July 2026. In her…
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The Undersea War
Elisabeth Braw's new book, The Undersea War, explores the underwater infrastructure that supports everyday life – and takes the reader beneath the waves to reveal a hidden conflict. In her remarks she will examine how…
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Stuck: The Price of Latin America's Democratic Plateau
For much of the past two decades, discussions of Latin American democracy have centred on decline — elected autocrats, weakened institutions, and a slide toward competitive authoritarianism. Building on joint work with…
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The Protection of Undersea Cables: Government, Industry, and Academic Perspectives
In recent years, there has been a growing focus by governments on the criticality of offshore data cables, and the risks which they face. From accidental damage to acts of sabotage, the risks to undersea data cables…
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Lithuania’s EU Presidency Priorities
In his remarks to the IIEA, Minister Valys presents Lithuania’s priorities for its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the EU, with a focus on the work in the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) and…
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Europe in Good Health: Securing EU Leadership in Life Sciences: Keynote Address
Keynote Address by Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health followed by a fireside chat with Audrey Carville.
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Europe in Good Health: Securing EU Leadership in Life Sciences: Panel 2
"Driving Innovation for Patients" This panel examines how sustained commitment to research, innovation and health system modernisation can accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation therapies across…
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Europe in Good Health: Securing EU Leadership in Life Sciences: Panel 1
"Sharpening Europe’s Competitive Edge" This panel explores the policies and conditions needed to strengthen Europe’s position as a global leader in life sciences research, development and advanced manufacturing. In…
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Accountability Shock: Why Transitional Justice Prevents Criminal Wars in New Democracies
Why do some new democracies develop peacefully while others descend into criminal wars? Accountability Shock (coauthored by Guillermo Trejo, Lucia Tiscornia and Juan Albarracin, Cambridge University Press 2026) argues…
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Trafficking in Human Beings – A Reality in the European Union, including in Ireland
Often compared to modern slavery, trafficking in human beings destroys individuals’ lives by depriving people of their dignity, their freedom, and their rights. Yet trafficking in human beings remains a largely hidden…
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A Conversation with Benjamin Haddad, France’s Minister Delegate for Europe
Benjamin Haddad is a graduate of the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po) and HEC School of Management. He was first National Secretary of the UMP party from 2011 to 2014. In 2017, he represented the La…
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Latvia’s EU priorities
Baiba Braže currently serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia. From 2020 to 2023, Minister Braže held the post of Assistant Secretary General of NATO for Public Diplomacy. Within her remit, she…
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A conversation with Radmila Shekerinska, Deputy Secretary General of NATO
Radmila Shekerinska took office as NATO Deputy Secretary General on 2 December 2024. As a former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of North Macedonia, Ms Shekerinska has extensive experience as a…
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Robert C. O’Brien - 29th of July 2026
'America’s World: Views of a Former National Security Advisor' In this edition of IIEA Insights, the successor to Henry Kissinger, Condoleezza Rice and others, 27th U.S. National Security Advisor, Robert C. O’Brien,…
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Secure Connections: Ireland’s Digital Infrastructure and the Resilience of European Connectivity
This symposium includes a keynote address by, and fireside chat with, Feargal Ó Coigligh, Secretary General of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. This symposium also includes the launch and…
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Robert Watt - 16th of July 2026
'Mid-Year Economic Outlook' In this edition of IIEA insights, Dan O’Brien will be joined by economist and public servant Robert Watt to discuss the economic outlook for the second half of 2026 and beyond. They will…
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From Protest to Partnership: Rethinking Europe’s Agricultural Transition
Europe's agricultural transition is stalling. While the destination is clear, many farmers feel excluded from decision-making, uncertain about the expectations placed upon them in the context of Europe's transition to…
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The Quantum Act: Unlocking Europe’s Quantum Future
As quantum technologies continue to rapidly develop, in this event, Oscar Diez, Deputy Head of Unit for Quantum Technologies at the European Commission, will outline the role of the forthcoming European Quantum Act. Mr…
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The Horn of Africa: Crisis, Conflict, and Opportunity
The Horn of Africa continues to be profoundly marked by political instability, conflict, and humanitarian crises. As the war in Sudan continues through its fourth year, longstanding tensions across the region intersect…
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Eamonn O’Reilly - 2nd of July 2026
Ireland’s Energy Insecurity Description Security of energy supplies has always been vital for all economies, at least since the industrial revolution. In an era in which international trade is being weaponised more…
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Development and EU Presidency
Neale Richmond is Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with special responsibility for International Development and Diaspora. He previously served as Minister of State at the Department of Finance…
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Ireland’s EU Presidency and the Future of Enlargement
As Ireland prepares to take on its EU Presidency, beginning in July 2026, this panel will discuss the evolving agenda on EU enlargement. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and a renewed accession momentum,…
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The Resurgence of Torture: New Realities in International Relations
Dr. Alice Edwards is the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture — the first woman to hold the mandate in its 40-year history. She has documented human rights violations and advocated for justice, rehabilitation…
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Noah Barkin, Alicia García Herrero and Declan Kelleher - 18th of June 2026
'China Shock 2.0' In this edition of IIEA Insights, three experts discuss the future direction of EU-China relations. Tensions between Brussels and Beijing are rising as EU exports to China fall, while the volume of…
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The Cloud and AI Development Act
In this event, Mr Manuel Mateo Goyet provides an overview of the recently published Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA). The CADA seeks to strengthen Europe’s sovereignty and competitiveness in the cloud and AI…
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The Enlargement Test: North Macedonia’s European Journey
In his keynote address, Minister Timcho Mucunski reflects on EU enlargement and North Macedonia’s European path at a decisive moment for Europe ahead of Ireland’s forthcoming EU Presidency. He addresses the need for a…
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Transatlantic Tech Policy Turbulence: Digital Policy Dilemmas in the Transatlantic Relationship
Digital policy has emerged as one of the most contentious of policy areas in EU-US relations. Many EU digital policy developments have met with vocal US opposition – including Europe’s pursuit of digital sovereignty,…
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The Future of Europe’s Social Model and the Irish Presidency
European integration has driven a wide range of social policy developments in Ireland and across Europe over the past fifty years – including rules relating to equality of opportunity, inclusion, fair working…
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From the Middle East Crisis to the Next Food Shock: Fertiliser, Energy, and Global Food Security
Food crises are not anomalies — they are recurring and predictable. COVID-19, Ukraine, the Middle East conflict, and now El Niño forming on the horizon: each shock travels the same transmission channels, driving up…
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Albania and EU Enlargement: Progress, Aspirations, and Expectations from the Irish Presidency
Ferit Hoxha is a career diplomat with over 35 years of experience in the foreign service of the Republic of Albania. Since March 2026, he has been serving as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Mr Hoxha has had a…
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The Changing Global Context for EU External Engagement and International Partnerships
European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, is responsible for the Global Gateway, the EU’s strategy for stronger partnerships, and sustainable development. With Ireland’s 2026 EU Council…
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Peace is No Longer Enough: Delivering Prosperity and Opportunity for All in Northern Ireland
Jon Burrows MLA, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, delivers a keynote address entitled: "Peace is No Longer Enough: Delivering Prosperity and Opportunity for All in Northern Ireland". This event is in…
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The War in Iran: What's next?
A joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, followed by Iranian retaliation against U.S. military assets, Israel and other U.S. allies, has engulfed much of the Middle East in a conflict with global repercussions. Israel and…
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Ben Judah and Thomas Wright - 21st of May 2026
'The Making of Foreign Policy' In this edition of IIEA Insights two former foreign policy advisors – Ben Judah in the UK and Thomas Wright in the US – will recount their respective experiences of policy formulation,…
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The Digital Fairness Act: Keynote Address by Isabelle Pérignon
Isabelle Pérignon, a French national, is Director for Consumer Policy at the European Commission since October 2023. She was for four years (2019-2023) the Deputy Head of Cabinet of the former Commissioner for…
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Gaza: The Dream and the Nightmare
In Dr Julie Norman’s address to the IIEA, she discusses her new co-authored book, entitled Gaza: The Dream and the Nightmare. Dr Norman and Maia Carter Hallward tell the story of Gaza from its early foundations, across…
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Ukraine’s Path to the EU in the Time of Ireland’s Presidency
Full event title: "Ukraine’s Path to the EU in the Time of Ireland’s Presidency: Defending Democracy and Shaping Europe’s Security Future" Oleksandr Korniyenko serves as the First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada…
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Germany’s Zeitenwende and the Future of the European Security Architecture
In light of an increasingly volatile world order, the future of the European security architecture is back on the agenda and seems more pressing than at any point in recent history. After decades of reduced military…
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At the table or on the menu? Europe between Xi's China and Trump’s America
A year of hard geopolitics has exposed Europe’s position between the world's two superpowers, with neither treating the European Union as a central player. This discussion examines where EU–China ties really stand, why…
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Ireland’s EU Presidency: How Germany and Ireland will work towards a stronger Europe
As Europe faces unprecedented geopolitical challenges, from the ongoing war in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion to a volatile situation in the Middle East and shifting transatlantic relations and power competition,…
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A World in Crisis: Addressing the Humanitarian Impact of Rising Global Conflicts
Join us for an urgent and thought-provoking discussion with ICRC Director-General Pierre Krähenbühl on the alarming rise in global conflicts and their profound humanitarian consequences. With over 130 active conflicts…
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Reframing the EU’s Approach to the Sahel
The European Union and the Sahel have longstanding ties. Yet, as both sides experience significant transformations, and as geopolitical challenges abound, the context and nature of EU-Sahel relations have fundamentally…
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Trade and Geopolitics: trade policy as a driver for EU competitiveness and resilience in a turbulent era
Recent global trade volatility and geopolitical instability have highlighted how Europe’s prosperity, autonomy and security can be exposed to global shocks and render Europe vulnerable. In this event, Olof Gill, Deputy…
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EU Security and Defence: The State of Play in 2026
Against the backdrop of a more turbulent geopolitical environment. the European Union has increased its effort to ensure that its citizens are protected. In his remarks to the IIEA, Guillaume de la Brosse, Head of Unit…
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Launching a Personal Investment Account in 2027
Following on from the recent announcement by the Tánaiste, this event looks to build on the recent proposals and the recommendations set out in the IIEA–BNY White Paper. An expert panel examines the product features…
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