The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union raised concerns that a hard border would be implemented on the island of Ireland. But the eventual agreement—The Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland—has raised constitutional concerns and tensions surrounding identity as well as worries about trade disruptions.
Given these challenges, how can policymakers build on past success during the next generation of the Irish peace process? What does the Protocol mean and how can it drive conflict transformation?
The Keough School’s “Transatlantic Conversations” policy conversations series—presented in partnership with its Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies and the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Irish Studies—provides insights on these issues. Hear from researchers and government officials, who share evidence-based approaches for addressing tensions and pursuing post-Brexit opportunities for Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States to engage strategically in support of peace and prosperity.
In this conversation, the first of the series, experts explore how the United States can support the next generation of the peace process by promoting continued investment in the island of Ireland.
Watch the second part of the series here: [ Ссылка ]
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Panelists included:
- Barbara J. Stephenson, Former US Ambassador; Former President, American Foreign Service Association
- Peter Shirlow, Blair Chair and Director, University of Liverpool’s Institute of Irish Studies
- Alison Grundle, Former Special Advisor, Northern Ireland Assembly Ministry of Justice
- Michael D’Arcy, Senior Research Associate, Centre for Cross Border Studies
This discussion was moderated by Patrick Griffin, Madden-Hennebry Professor of History; Director, Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, University of Notre Dame.
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