Safeguarding cross-border cooperation and the Good Friday Agreement: The Centre’s journey
Posted On: 23 Jun 2026
East-West North-South Northern Ireland
Ten years ago today, the UK voted to leave the EU in the Brexit referendum.
Our report (10 years on from the Brexit referendum – Safeguarding cross-border cooperation and the Good Friday Agreement: The Centre’s journey) outlines the Centre’s focus on cross-border cooperation and relations – and the Good Friday Agreement.
Author Dr Anthony Soares, the Centre’s Director, says: “Often, over the years, in our engagements with other organisations we have reminded people that this process is akin to a marathon and not a sprint.
“However, although it requires the stamina and patience of a marathon, just like a marathon, this process sometimes also requires a dash of energy to react to circumstances.”
Read the report here.
