IIEA Researcher, Leanne Digney, talks to Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, about her experiences and the unexpected challenges that arose during her time on the United Nations Security Council. Ireland’s term on the Security Council began in January 2021 and will continue until December 2022. This interview is part of the Global Europe podcast series which is sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs.