Tag Archives: Ireland

How to Solve the Irish Customs Union Question

The UK should stay in the Customs Union on a 5-year renewable basis once it leaves the EU. This would honor the Brexit vote to leave the EU Treaty while safeguarding peace in Ireland.

Read more »

Brexit: Michael Gove Moves to Center Stage

The Irish issue is far from solved. Along with the rest of the many vexing Brexit issues, it is set to dominate UK politics for years ahead.

Read more »

How the UK Always Plays Ireland

The Brexit episode is but the latest historical episode proving that the UK’s political rhetoric is just self-serving when it comes to Irish matters.

Read more »

Will Ireland Sink Brexit?

How Irish politics interfere with Brexiteers’ desires.

Read more »

A Visit to the Brexit World

Mrs. May, tell us exactly what sort of deal you want with the EU customs union?

Read more »

Ireland and Brexit: Behind the Facade

How ordinary Irish people think Brexit will affect the Republic of Ireland.

Read more »

Greece’s New-Found Love of Ireland’s Sinn Fein

Why the Syriza government will stay its go-it-alone course.

Read more »

Ukraine and Ireland: Overcoming Mighty Neighbors

What do Ukraine and Ireland have in common, in their struggles with Russia and the UK?

Read more »

Doubling Down on Wind: Ireland Greens Its Grid, Looks to Export

Will Ireland become a global hub of innovation in the management of renewable power?

Read more »

Relaunching the European Convergence Machine

How can Europe achieve — and sustain — a post-crisis economic recovery?

Read more »