EU faces moment of truth as it faces threats from Trump’s tariffs and Putin’s war
If Ireland wants its EU partners to have the country’s back on issues related to our national interests, this requires reciprocal empathy
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato)
Athens faces a geopolitical balancing act in having to please China, the US and Europe
Greece Letter: Country’s location, alliances and internal upheavals demand the very best of statesmanship from Mitsotakis
John Hemingway obituary: Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot
He was shot down twice in the space of eight days, but went on to outlive all his contemporaries
Michael D Higgins’s grandiose statements about military spending won’t raise Ireland’s stock
The universe where Ireland can bask in our peacenik status is gone
Russia to pause strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities after Trump-Putin call
Peace impossible unless West stops giving arms and intelligence to Kyiv, Kremlin says
‘I think the French and Germans are right to be worried’: Former US national security expert on what’s next in war on Ukraine
Tom Wright may be the most influential Irishman you’ve never heard of. He was part of the team responsible for advising Biden on Russia and Ukraine
David McWilliams: We witnessed in the White House the ‘Doonbegisation’ of Irish foreign policy
We know it’s a fantasy but let’s take it and move on, because the battles ahead will change our world in ways we have not yet contemplated
Greenland takeover by United States ‘will happen’, Trump predicts
US president says he still has a good relationship with North Korea as he meets Nato chief
Unionists are enjoying the pile-on over the Republic’s defence freeloading
Ireland is facing international criticism and it’s only natural that unionists want to join in. But incomprehension over support for neutrality is also a factor
Could boycotts be an effective way of protesting against the Trump administration?
The allure of America has already dimmed since the first Trump administration. As calls for boycotts grow in Europe, the second Trump administration may break the spell entirely
Finnish minister in Dublin: ‘We never were under the illusion that Russia is no longer a threat’
Elina Valtonen reflects on her country joining Nato, shutting the Finnish border with Russia, and Vladimir Putin’s disregard for human life
‘I’m not going to defend them’: Trump warns Nato members lagging on defence spending
Trump’s remarks could raise alarm in Europe and Asia where there is already concern over US support
Burning question for Europe now is how to deal with an elected American tyrant
Donald Trump’s presidency has also generated a new focus on questions of identity and doubt in Europe
‘Watershed moment’: Europe faces decisions about future security, Ursula von der Leyen says
Hungary’s nationalist leader Viktor Orban, a Trump ally, may veto a unanimous statement backing Kyiv
Russia accuses Europe of stoking more war with vow to support Ukraine as US backs away
Strikes come as Russian officials accuse Macron of pushing Europe towards world war
The Irish Times view on the end of the triple lock: reflecting a new reality
Ominous signs that the transatlantic security order is coming to an end, mean Ireland is faced with new questions
‘Zelenskiy had to stand up for himself, for Ukraine and the truth’: Ukrainians now look to Europe after White House chaos
Some Ukrainians say Zelenskiy should not have become frustrated in Oval Office, others think he was intentionally goaded
Costings sought for massive expansion of Irish military including purchase of fighter jets
Proposal to double Naval Service’s fleet and equip Army with modern armoured vehicles
Michael Healy-Rae tops list of TDs who own land, adding 42-acre forest to portfolio
One–third of Dáil TDs own land or properties, according to latest Register of Members’ Interests
Keir Starmer faces a defining moment as he heads for Washington
Trade and defence, including the future of Ukraine, will top the agenda for the UK PM’s first meeting with Donald Trump as president
Kathy Sheridan: Zelenskiy embodies the sacrifice of his people
Ukrainian leader has offered to step down in exchange for Nato membership or if it brings peace
Letters to the Editor, February 26th: Neutrality and a changing world; Shamrock diplomacy; Hassan Nasrallah and human rights
Instead of joining a future military alliance, there should be a referendum to enshrine neutrality into the Constitution
Britain to increase military spending as Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer compete to look toughest
UK will fund rise in defence spending by cutting aid to developing nations
Merz warns it is ‘five minutes to midnight’ for Europe amid Trump Nato concerns
Germany’s likely next chancellor says Europe must achieve security and defence independence from US
Talks with US on natural resources deal are in ‘final stages’, Ukraine says
Zelenskiy hails nation’s ‘heroism’ as Russia vows to fight on until aims are met
Zelenskiy says he is willing to give up presidency if it means peace in Ukraine
‘I can exchange this for Nato (membership), if that condition is there, immediately’
Proposals to change triple lock potentially ‘very dangerous’ – Sinn Féin
Government insists plans will not infringe on Ireland’s military neutrality
Trump is shattering the European diplomatic and political landscape
Worldview: Europe can respond by developing links with China, Africa and the middle powers now asserting their role
The New Nuclear Age by Ankit Panda: Could ‘growing loose talk’ lead to the ultimate disaster?
The author is concerned about a potential three-way arms race between the US, Russia and China and a greater willingness to consider a ‘limited’ use of nuclear weapons
Ukraine seeks to soothe Trump spat with call for ‘strong, effective’ deal on US ties
Russia backs White House criticism of Kyiv as European leaders support Zelenskiy
‘We will not accept any agreement that is adopted without us’: Ukraine resolute as US and Russia seek to end war without its say
European leaders to hold an emergency summit on Ukraine on Monday in Paris
Who will stand up to Trump at High Noon?
Trump’s glowering mugshot even hangs outside the Oval, like an Old West 'Wanted: dead or alive' poster
Zelenskiy says peace deal possible only after plan is agreed with US and Europe
US vice-president JD Vance says European leaders ‘running in fear of your own voters’
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