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Is Ireland Neutral?: The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality

Is Ireland Neutral?: The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality

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ISBN10: 0717195996
ISBN13: 9780717195992
Publisher: Gill Books
Published: Oct 15 2023
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
An exploration into the truth of Ireland's historic neutrality.

Neutrality has, supposedly, long been a pillar of the Irish national identity. But examining the concept reveals it to be a vague, flimsy and elastic notion that, throughout history, various governments have been happy to stretch or, in some cases, abandon entirely. Today, warfare has expanded to include cyberattacks, environmental concerns, election interference and disinformation. If our traditional idea of warfare is changing, should our idea of neutrality change, too?

In this timely and thought-provoking examination of a core tenet of Irish society, Conor Gallagher explores the practical and ethical implications of choosing a side. He asks, in the face of aggression, is it right to sit back and do nothing? And is it even possible to be neutral in such an interconnected world?

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