New publication alert! 🚨In this new Studies in Conflict & Terrorism article (open access), I lay the foundations for measuring Garrison states - actors in which decision-making is subjected mainly to security considerations.
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You must be really dumb to believe Putin’s nuclear threats. But some people are that dumb.

Lithuania is ready to send soldiers to Ukraine as part of a training mission - FT citing Lithuanian PM Shimonite

'Shimonite told the Financial Times that she had authorization from parliament to send troops to Ukraine for training purposes,' the publication said.

For those in Ireland who never heard of World War 2 , do some proper research and you might be surprised by what you find .
Freedom isn't Free. 🇮🇪

Over 100 of our soldiers completed a run in memory of Grace Sheridan here in Camp Shamrock on Saturday last. Runners opted for marathon, half marathon, loaded half or 10km!

Sending best wishes always to our comrade Sgt John Sheridan and family.

Dílis go Bráth John.
#family

Getting ready to talk about some of my favourite subjects here in #London . The Irish Cultural Centre FIIA #Ireland #UK #Europe #security #defence

Today, Óglaigh na hÉireann commemorated the leaders of the 1916 Rising at Arbour Hill Cemetery, Dublin.
During the ceremony, President of Ireland / Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins laid a wreath in remembrance.

A Captain's Guard of Honour was provided by the 6th Infantry…

Nice piece by Tom MacSweeney on the sad decline of the Irish Naval Service
With a general election not far off, I look forward to reading the various party's manifestos regarding defence and how they propose to address the crisis in the Óglaigh na hÉireann
Simon Harris TD

Gardaí, military, fire and prison service personnel who were employed over the last decade face having to go without a significant proportion of their full pensions for years after they retire, unions and representative bodies have argued.

irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/0…

Getting ready to talk about some of my favourite subjects here in #London . The Irish Cultural Centre FIIA #Ireland #UK #Europe #security #defence

Speech by President of the Republic of Finland @AlexStubb at Hertie School in Berlin on 8 May 2024 presidentti.fi/en/speech-by-p…

Will we see a shift away from state-focused approaches to UK security policy with greater emphasis being given to threats from non-state groups as a result of the next UK election?

We spoke to two UK security policy experts on our latest Warpod: bit.ly/3UQxoMs

A privilege as always to attend the annual 1916 Easter Rising Ceremonies in Arbour Hill this morning, where a wreath was laid by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins. A lovely service marked by impeccable drill from 6 Infantry Battalion and Cadet School.

I gave a speech today on comprehensive security Hertie School in Berlin.

Comprehensive security is the most effective way to respond to a myriad of security threats. I explained how we have dealt with comprehensive security in Finland. Internal and external security, civil…

The sad state of Australia’s security discourse | Elizabeth Buchanan | aspistrategist.org.au/the-sad-state-… via @aspi_org

Thanks to Sebastian Seibt (Sebastian Seibt) FRANCE 24 for including my thoughts on Russian intelligence and sabotage in Europe. Nottingham Politics

👀 Mark Galeotti, Dr Jenny Mathers @jgmaber.bsky.social & Kevin Riehle feature

Guerre en Ukraine: le grand retour des espions russes en Europe? f24.my/AJWG.X

When the dust of war settled, millions lay dead. And three countries - 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 - were wiped off the map.

As we celebrate the end of WW2, let’s remember its lessons.

Attempts to buy oneself stability by feeding the aggressor the freedom of others leads to catastrophe. For all.

RTE news : Majority of Irish voters support membership of EU.
Support for Ireland to deepen its defence cooperation with the European Union.

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