On #Ethiopia and #Tigray, Minister @simoncoveney says "at the outset of #Ireland's #UNSC term, we did not expect Ethiopia to be at the centre of our work, but the deteriorating conflict, and the immense human suffering that it has wrought, compelled us to act."
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- "If anyone was in any doubt as to the value of our #EU membership I suggest they look East. Because when it comes down to it, our EU membership is not just about economics or trade, it is about ideas and identity." @simoncoveney
- "Never be afraid of a small step, because if millions of people make millions of steps, this can bring about change" - concluding a fascinating address this evening, @Tsihanouskaya thanks Irish people for their continued support.
- Just announced! 🚨 This Thursday, 15 July at 6pm (Dublin)🚨 '#Belarus on the Brink: What Now?' - the IIEA welcomes @Tsihanouskaya, Belarussian Opposition Leader. Register here: iiea.com/events/belarus…
- Many thanks to @RichardGowan1 for joining the #YPN this evening offering his fascinating insights on #Ireland at the #UNSC and the wider UNSC agenda. We touched on everything from #Tigray to #Myanmar, #IsraelPalestine to #ClimateSecurity and much more. Video/podcast to follow!
- Elliot Higgins, founder of @bellingcat, spoke to us last week on how his organisation solved a number of key international cases using open source intelligence. Listen back below. Spotify: bit.ly/3RobkqY YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=LAOaBK…
- We are saddened today to announce the passing of Brendan Halligan, IIEA Founder and President, who has died at the age of 84. Tributes have been paid by Ruairí Quinn IIEA Chairperson and @MCollinsIIEA IIEA Director General: iiea.com/iiea-news/bren… Ar dheis De, go raibh a anam.
- Since 2014, Russia has forcibly transferred and deported Ukrainian children to areas under its control. These deportations are considered war crimes by the International Criminal Court and a 41-member International Coalition is coordinating global support for Ukraine in its fight
- What future does @Tsihanouskaya see for #Belarus? "This is not for me to decide" she says. "This is for the Belarusian people to decide democratically. Free and fair elections should decide the future of Belarus".
- We were delighted on Friday to welcome @GuillaumeLong, Senior Policy Analyst @ceprdc & former Foreign Minister of Ecuador, who offered his expert insight on #US-#LatinAmerica relation under the new #Biden Administration. Watch back his remarks here: youtube.com/watch?v=5Syqja…
- The Institute of International and European Affairs is delighted to announce that David O’Sullivan has been appointed as the new IIEA Director General, effective Monday, 4 April 2022 @D0Sullivan Read our statement 👇 iiea.com/institute-news…
- Join us this Thursday evening from 6pm (Dublin) for a major webinar discussion w/ @Tsihanouskaya, Belarussian Opposition Leader, who will discuss the possible ways forward for the democratic movement in #Belarus. Event open to all, sign up here for free: iiea.com/events/belarus…
- 📢@AlexWhiteSC has been appointed as IIEA DG! Alex is a long-standing supporter of the Institute & we're delighted to have him on board Please join us in welcoming Alex & in wishing him every success in his new role! More here: bit.ly/3X1jRAd
- "Ever since the outcome of the Brexit referendum back in 2016, it has been clear to us that protecting peace and stability on the island of Ireland must be our number one priority. And that is exactly what it has become." - @MarosSefcovic















