Ireland's Inability to Defend Itself
5 days ago
- #Ireland
- #Neutrality
- #Security
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Ireland was marked by a security breach involving military-grade drones, suspected to be Russian, flying near his flight path.
- Ireland's lack of defense capabilities and reliance on other nations for security is highlighted, with critical infrastructure like undersea data cables being unprotected.
- The article critiques Ireland's stance on neutrality, arguing it's more about avoiding the cost of defense than a principled position, leaving the country vulnerable.
- Ireland's prosperity, driven by multinational corporations benefiting from tax laws, contrasts sharply with its minimal investment in national defense.
- The piece warns of the dangers of Ireland's current approach, suggesting it could lead to severe consequences if the country doesn't take its defense and sovereignty more seriously.