Description
| Product ID: | 9780717195992 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Is Ireland Neutral |
| Subtitle: | The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality |
| Authors: | Author: Conor Gallagher |
| Page Count: | 336 |
| Subjects: | European history, British & Irish history, Social and political philosophy, Political structure and processes, Geopolitics, Military and defence strategy, Social & political philosophy, Political structure & processes, Geopolitics, Defence strategy, planning & research, Ireland |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Here, Irish Times journalist Conor Gallagher takes an urgent, provocative dive into Irish neutrality – a core facet of Irish life – and explores how it might look in the future. 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? |
| Imprint Name: | Gill Books |
| Publisher Name: | Gill |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-06-01 |
