| Author (Corporate) | Institute of International and European Affairs |
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| Publisher | Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) |
| Publication Date | 2013 |
| Content Type | Overview |
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This paper formed the basis of the Dr Garret FitzGerald Lecture delivered by Brendan Halligan to members of the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) on Europe Day, 9 May 2013. It is a short reflection on statecraft, drawing examples from Dr. FitzGerald’s experience of managing Ireand’s relations with its partners in the European Union. It considers the process by which Ireland became a ‘psychological insider’ within the Union, Ireland’s approach to the use of its veto and the way in which a small state like Ireland can use its expertise and human capital to maximise its role in a large union. The paper concludes by presenting a set of guiding principles, which the author suggests may be of use to today’s decision makers in shaping their approach to the EU. |
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| Source Link | http://www.iiea.com/publications/strategies-for-a-small-state-in-a-large-union |
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| Countries / Regions | Ireland |
