The country’s new administration has made a number of moves that indicate a striking change in its position towards Ukraine, placing it at odds with EU partner states and Ireland
Discussions ranged from the philosophical ‘am I who I am?’ to the Pythonesque ‘what has the EU ever done for us?’
Points of contention and much ambiguity surround the memorandum of understanding that underpins the ceasefire, but there are some positive signs
Ireland’s advantage is now less pivotal due to security threats being less constrained by geography
Scandinavian nation’s mature political system in stark contrast to greed, cronyism and economic mismanagement
Doing it well is important for the country’s standing in the world, but there is little or no political bonus for getting it right
Rose Gottemoeller tells Dublin conference she believed Russian president was prepared for nuclear strike in 2022
US president’s statement that he would allow Ukraine to build Patriot missile interceptors is a boon to Kyiv but it could take years
Millions of civilians trying to eke out a living under horrific circumstances should never forgive us
Strikes intended to degrade Iran’s ability ‘to threaten freedom of navigation’ in Strait of Hormuz, US says
Country’s political leaders yet to have an awkward conversation with their own voters
Remains to be seen if collapse of US-Iran deal will lead to resumption of Israeli hostilities in Lebanon
US president calls for cut to trade ties with Spain and renews claims on Greenland before changing tack
US president revives bid to acquire Danish territory amid Nato summit in Turkey
US president says he has spoken to Zelenskiy and Putin about ending Russian war on Ukraine
French leader and counterpart Ahmad al-Sharaa continue talks after twin blasts near hotel
Trump moves raise fears in Europe that the US could abandon Nato altogether
Zelenskiy urges allies to leave gathering in Ankara with ‘strong decisions’ on strengthening country’s air defences
Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine
US president renews attack on Italian leader who was previously his most devoted European ally
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also discussed diplomatic efforts with Trump
Powerscourt Hotel and Spa event was to be hosted by Dialog and attended by senior Nato commander and Trump administration officials
EU countries are uneasy about Erdoğan’s growing authoritarianism. But they want his country’s hard power
Taoiseach plays down concerns over how neutral Ireland would help strengthen EU’s defence during presidency
Kremlin may attempt to test Nato cohesion as Russia comes under growing pressure from Ukraine, according to sources from two countries
Increased borrowing limit for Housing Finance Agency and plans for AI Gigafactory also on Cabinet agenda
Europe is ‘Washington’s fourth priority’, behind the US itself, the western hemisphere and the Pacific
Outgoing British PM helped boost security for Continent, says Ursula von der Leyen
US defence secretary warns ‘free-riding’ Nato allies to meet spending commitments
Ireland’s EU presidency could be pivotal in finding a solution to this conflict
Worldview: Preparing to bring Russia back in from the cold does not mean capitulating to Putin’s interests
The path that led to Donald Trump and current crises was forged decades ago by the missteps and missed opportunities of other leaders
Leaders condemn Russia’s large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities ‘with a tragic toll on civilians’
Fishing rights and sovereignty fears the big questions in Icelandic vote on restarting EU membership talks
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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