1985/03/01 by Norman MacQueen · 2 citations
Social Sciences · #Island Studies and Pacific Affairs #Peacebuilding and International Security
paper · doi:10.1111/j.1467-9248.1985.tb01560.x
openalex publication_date 1985/03/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/05/21
The Fianna Fáil Government of Charles Haughey adopted a publicly conspicuous position of independence during the Falklands crisis of April–June 1982. Mr Haughey defended the departure from European Community solidarity and the active role in the UN Security Council on the grounds of ‘traditional neutrality’ while his critics accused him of opportunism and improvisation for domestic political advantage. The sharp deterioration in Anglo-Irish relations caused by the episode has not proved lasting. Nor has there been any significant change in Ireland's overall international relations.