Ireland and international law 2016 and 2017

Cubie, Dug

Ireland and international law 2016 and 2017

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Ireland and International Law 2016-17 D Cubie FINAL published IYIL Vol 11-12.pdf(150.1 KB)

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Date

2018

Authors

Cubie, Dug

Publisher

Hart Publishing

Abstract

Two key global events events had a profound effect on Ireland’s bilateral and multilateral relationships over the course of 2016 and 2017. First of all, despite the extensive preparatory work undertaken by the Irish Government and diplomats during 2015, the slim majority vote in favour of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (‘ Brexit ’) on 23 June 2016 came as a surprise to many. The ramiﬁcations for Ireland resulting from Brexit, not least in terms of the status of the future border arrangements with Northern Ireland and the implications for Irish business, continue to be played out. Second, the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America on 8 November 2016 has impacted a multitude of foreign policy arenas, from the future of US multinational corporations in Ireland to global peace and security.

Keywords

Ireland , International Law , Brexit , Donald Trump

Citation

Cubie, D. (2018) 'Ireland and international law 2016 and 2017', Irish Yearbook of International Law, 11-12, 2016-17, pp. 219-241.