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    Is Ireland Neutral?: The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality
    Is Ireland Neutral?: The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality
    Is Ireland Neutral?: The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality
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    Is Ireland Neutral?: The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality

    By Conor Gallagher

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    Neutrality has, supposedly, long been a pillar of the Irish national identity – a policy that the country has proudly presented on the world stage. But, examining the concept reveals it to be a vague and elastic notion – one 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, asking: in the face of aggression, is it right to sit back and do nothing?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGill Books
    Release dateJun 8, 2023
    ISBN9780717196005
    Is Ireland Neutral?: The Many Myths of Irish Neutrality
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    Conor Gallagher

    Conor Gallagher is crime and security correspondent at the Irish Times. He lives in Cabra, Dublin. This is his first book.

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