A smart Russian would look at Ireland and see a country relatively friendly to the west, on good terms with the Americans, and with absolutely negligible counter-intelligence capabilities, and ask a simple question: Why change what works for us?
Neutrality has been “almost destroyed”
“Gross incompetence.”
“Certainly.”
“Arms negotiations between Russia and the DPRK are actively advancing.”
“Declassified.”
Ireland already has an elected consultative forum, the Oireachtas.
Neutrality does protect us.
Neutrality is simply a policy of not taking sides in foreign wars. It does not require that a veto be given to others over the deployment of Irish troops.
In case you missed it, news broke this week that Ireland’s Navy, such as it is, is confined to port. The country possesses four small frigates, with two more recently purchased from New Zealand presently en route. Though we are an island nation, we have never been much of a naval power throughout the years […]
“Practical cooperation.”
“Ensuring Ireland’s resilience will be critical in the years ahead.”