Leo Varadkar delivered an eloquent address at the Munich Security Conference, articulating Ireland’s reassessment of its stance on neutrality and security policies.
In the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the taoiseach emphasised the evolving nature of security threats, citing Ireland’s vulnerability to cyberattacks and the changing landscape of warfare.
“Our geography has protected us in so many ways from invasion but security threats are now different,” Varadkar said.
Leo Varadkar and his government are finding that their policies and underinvestment in the military are making Ireland vulnerable to an array of internal and external threats
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Reflecting on Ireland’s decision not to follow Sweden and Finland in joining the Nato military alliance, Varadkar highlighted the country’s active participation in initiatives such as Pesco, the European Union’s defence programme, and Nato’s partnership for peace.
When questioned about accusations of “free-riding” on others’ security provisions, Varadkar rebuffed the notion, citing Ireland’s contributions
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Publish date : 2024-02-25 08:00:00
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