Kimberly Cowell-Meyers is Associate Professor in the Government Department at American University, Washington, D.C. Carolyn Gallaher is Professor at the School of International Service at American University, Washington, D.C.

‘The authors have pieced together a fascinating account of the manner in which Irish America flexed political muscle in defence of the Good Friday Agreement. As someone who was personally involved, I gained new insight from hearing the views of the various contributors to Irish America’s highly-effective lobbying effort. A compelling and enjoyable read.’ Daniel Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the US

• 1. Phoenix Rising 2. A Short History of Irish America3. Irish America as an Ethnic Lobby4. Brexit and the Problem of Northern Ireland 5. Irish America Remobilises6. Facing Down the Internal Market Bill7. Irish America, Joe Biden, and the Path to the Windsor Framework8. Legacy and the Limits of Irish American Influence9. The Elephant in the Room: Irish Unity after Brexit10. Irish America: A Force to be Reckoned with on BrexitAppendix: Interviews