Defending Ireland: The Irish State and Its Enemies Since 1922

"In conclusion, the book analyses significant post-Second World War developments including anti-communist co-operation with Western powers, the emergence of UN service as a key element of Irish foreign and defence policy, the state's response to the Northern Ireland crisis since 1969, and Ireland's difficulties in addressing the collective security dilemmas facing the European Union in the post-Cold War era. It is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the development of independent Ireland since 1922."--BOOK JACKET.