EA-The Dark State Podcast: Ireland’s Security Threatened Between Trump and Putin
I joined The Dark State’s John Mooney in a 50-minute discussion about Ireland and Europe’s security amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
With Ireland holding the European Union Presidency from July until January, I examine the relationship between politics, economics, and security. Can Ireland raise its defense spending, only 0.2% of GDP? Can it move beyond the historical and cultural dimensions of “neutrality” to address 21st-century challenges?
Behind the scenes, Irish agencies and personnel are working with European counterparts to address threats from sabotage, espionage, and cyber-attacks. But is the Government still putting its head in the sand publicly?
