Irish Diplomacy at the United Nations 1945-65: National Interests and the International Order

by Joseph Morrison Skelly

Book Overview

Irish diplomacy at the United Nations in the post-war era constitutes a compelling chapter in the history of Irish foreign policy. In this period the Irish delegation played a highly visible, constructive role in the General Assembly. Memorable figures like Frank Aiken, Freddy Boland, Eamon Kennedy, Conor Cruise OÃ?Ã?­Brien and Maire MacEntee pursued IrelandÃ?Ã?­s interests and, simultaneously, contributed to the international order. They mitigated...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716525747
• ISBN13: 9780716525745
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Irish Academic Press
• Length: 314 Pages