The BMW Center for German and European Studies and Georgetown University's Global Irish Studies in conjunction with the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen’s University Belfast, the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin, the Washington Ireland Program, and the Embassy of Ireland USA host a symposium on Ireland-US relations.  

The virtual event, entitled ‘Bridging the Atlantic: Ireland and the US’, is the second annual symposium on Ireland-US relations which aims to deepen connections and understanding between academics, analysts, and policymakers on either side of the Atlantic.   

The event will provide an opportunity to reflect on key dimensions of Ireland-US relations at this time. Three panel discussions will involve representatives of the US Congress, policymakers, scholars, and journalists. The panel topics include: ‘A Special Relationship - The Enduring Influence of Irish-America’, ‘Leadership as Bridge Building - A tribute to John Hume & John Lewis’, and ‘The Future of Transatlantic Relations’.  

At a time of significant political and economic upheavals there is much to consider in the relations between the two nations, including how they will develop in the wake of Brexit and the US Presidential Election.

This online symposium provides an opportunity to reflect on key dimensions of Ireland-US relations at this time. Three panel discussions will involve representatives of the US Congress, policymakers, scholars, and journalists.

Register via the booking link.