Worldview: Multipolarity is based mainly on nineteenth and early twentieth century European precedents concerning balances of state military and strategic power. A multiplex world allows due place in producing order and disorder for institutions, corporations, extremists and social movements
Worldview: Attacks include sabotage, assassinations, parcel bombs, cyber attacks, electoral interference, social media disinformation campaigns and the testing of military preparedness
Kremlin welcomes Donald Trump’s criticism of strikes on Russia using US missiles
Kyiv open to possible deployment of western troops ahead of Nato membership
Western officials believe Kyiv urgently needs more manpower to reverse Russian battlefield gain
Twenty more air defence systems needed to protect nation’s power grid, says Kyiv
Push to improve bloc’s defences in train since Russia invaded Ukraine, boosted by Trump’s remark that US may not come to aid of Nato allies
Mainstream parties on course to retain control of parliament after legislative elections on Sunday
Russia expels British diplomat and bars government officials amid rising tension with London
Nationalist Calin Georgescu’s unexpectedly strong showing was fuelled by a TikTok campaign aimed at young voters
The farther west in Europe you go, the easier it is to take the view that an aggressive Russia is somebody else’s problem. Those days could be coming to an end
In her new memoir the German former chancellor writes that Trump seemed to find Vladimir Putin ‘very fascinating’
Ukraine reportedly launches first strike on Russia with British Storm Shadow cruise missiles
Elon Musk’s participation in Donald Trump’s post-election telephone call to Volodymyr Zelenskiy from Mar-a-Lago was chilling, because two years ago Musk tweeted a 'peace plan' for Ukraine that espoused Vladimir Putin’s demands
Iraq and Afghanistan veteran gained notoriety by blaming ‘wokeness’ for US military failures. Now he is set to be in charge
European leaders say efforts must be taken to avoid trade war with US during second Trump presidency
Prospects of a trade war and collapse of US support for Ukraine pose grave threats to EU
‘It’s part of military operations,’ says adviser to Lithuanian president amid concern sabotage nearly caused air disaster
The EU’s dependency on the US for security could weaken its hand in any confrontation over trade and tariffs
Country’s interior minister says two attackers killed in incident near Ankara where witnesses heard explosion and gunfire
Visit by US defence secretary to meet Zelenskiy focused on assisting Kyiv as Russia slowly makes gains in east of country
Membership of the European Sky Shield Initiative would be highly controversial given Ireland’s stated position of military neutrality
Ukrainian leader claims 10,000 troops from North Korea being prepared to fight for Russia
Small strategic city of Toretsk being ‘wiped out’ by Russian attack, Ukrainian military spokeswoman says as Kyiv seeks weapons and permission to strike further into attacker’s territory
EU says latest deadly Russian strike on Odesa is “Putin’s answer” to calls for talks with Kremlin
Ukraine is outnumbered, outgunned and sees the West’s commitment withering. As Ukrainian’s face another long winter, appetite for war is waning
Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges western allies to provide Ukraine with the military support that Israel received in its battle with Iran
The era of the United States as unrivalled global leader is over. Small alliances of like-minded countries are growing in importance
The military alliance would have little to gain from Irish membership, while Ireland’s strategic geography means it enjoys unofficial protection under Nato’s umbrella
Death toll from Russian missile strike on military institute in town of Poltava on Tuesday rises to 55 with seven killed in attack on Lviv
Prime minister Donald Tusk says lessons of the past, and present Russian aggression, underline importance of strong defence
Collins Aerospace, which has operations in Shannon and Cork, has been in Ireland since 1988
The threats to this crucial infrastructure are growing but there are possible solutions
Transfer of jets should, over time, help Kyiv build capacity to put a dent in Russia’s aerial superiority
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