
Defence and Security at Centre of Irish EU Presidency
Ireland begins its EU Council presidency with security at the top of the agenda, while its longstanding military neutrality highlights the limits of its leadership role.

Ireland begins its EU Council presidency with security at the top of the agenda, while its longstanding military neutrality highlights the limits of its leadership role.

Trump prompts Paris, Berlin, and Warsaw to rethink their old alliance to rebuild Europe’s “military might,” while Brussels jumps at the chance to advocate for a European army.

As Europe grapples with ammunition shortage, it becomes clear that soft power can not substitute for military might, NATO Commander Cavoli believes.