Can foreign policy ever rest on ethical foundations - or is morality always subordinate to strategic interest? In an era marked by daily reports of military action that sidestep both international law and basic human decency, this question feels more urgent than ever. Yet history offers moments when principle, pressure, and politics collide in revealing ways. One such episode from the late 1970s shows just how fragile - and how powerful - ethical arguments can be when they challenge the machinery of state.

"Explore the challenges facing the Catholic Church in Ireland and the need for structural reform with 'The Restructuring of Irish Dioceses'. This timely and thought-provoking book examines the lessons of history and the importance of adapting to change in the face of radical social and ecclesial changes.