Ireland on the World Stage

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An exploration of Ireland's place in the world.

• Examines relations with Northern Ireland and Great Britain and Ireland's relations with the European Union and its economic revitalization.
• Explores the impact of Irish diaspora, Irish culture and the Catholic Church.
• Includes and examination of Ireland's impact on the world including Irish foreign aid, human rights an peacekeeping endeavors.

This is an an up-to-date analysis of Ireland's place on the world stage, exploring its international relations, evolving economic power, changing relationship with the EU, its political role in the world and its changing relationship with England and Northern Ireland. The authors trace Ireland's development from a rural and isolated country to one that has emerged as an influential player on the international stage. It looks at the continuing difficulties with the North, Ireland's role of prominence in Europe and the way in which it has benefited from economic globalization. Unique in conception, the book describes Ireland's current role in the world and how it got there. Each chapter deals with a particular aspect of Ireland's external policies and relations, placing them in an historical context and analyzing the strengths and weaknesses for the future. There is broad coverage including relations with Northern Ireland and Great Britain and Ireland's relations with the EU and its economic revitalization. It also Includes examines Ireland's governmental management of international aspects of development to show how it has attracted foreign investment and developed strong relationships with major nations. There is thorough coverage of the impact of the diaspora, Irish culture and the Catholic Church and there is a section on Northern Ireland to show the region's importance and influence on the political stability of the Republic. There is an impressive list of contributors who all have strong international reputations in their particular fields. Finally, there are details of Ireland's impact on the world including Irish foreign aid, human rights and peacekeeping endeavors.

William Crotty is with Northeastern University. David Schmitt is with

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