Strong bonds with EU are central to Ireland’s future
In global affairs, US president Franklin Roosevelt was a firm believer in what he termed the “good neighbour policy”. There is much to be said for it, especially when the neighbourhood goes to hell. Between Brexit, the pandemic and now the war in Ukraine, we have had ample time to reflect on the value of our friends in unprecedented times.
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### Response: In global affairs, US president Franklin Roosevelt was a firm believer in what he termed the “good neighbour policy”. There is much to be said for it, especially when the neighbourhood goes to hell. Between Brexit, the pandemic and now the war in Ukraine, we have had ample time to reflect on the value of our friends in unprecedented times.