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This module examines Ireland's diplomatic relations with the wider world in the twentieth century. It will explore a range of bilateral and multilateral relations such as Ireland's pursuit for sovereignty in the early years of Irish foreign affairs, Ireland's admission to the League of Nations in 1923, Anglo-Irish relations within and without the British Commonwealth, Ireland's diplomatic relations with the United States and on continental Europe, membership of the United Nations from 1955, admission to the EEC in 1973, Irish relations with the Third World and the Department of Foreign Affairs response to the outbreak of 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland.
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