Tag: Defence Forces


  • Estonian Defence Forces Commander: Hysteria About War Harms Constructive Debate

    Estonian Defence Forces Commander: Hysteria About War Harms Constructive Debate

    Overview: A call for calmer public discourse on security threats In a recent address reflecting on Estonia’s security landscape, Lieutenant General Andrus Merilo, commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, urged the public and media to curb hysterical narratives about potential conflicts. He argued that excessive, sensational reporting can undermine productive policy conversations and misinform citizens…

  • 5 takeaways from This Week presidential radio debate

    5 takeaways from This Week presidential radio debate

    Overview The presidential race took to the airwaves on RTÉ’s This Week today, featuring a lively clash between Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly with presenter David McCullagh. The debate covered the Triple Lock, Defence Forces overseas deployments, and Ireland’s role on the world stage, among other topics. Political correspondent Paul Cunningham breaks down the five…

  • Five Takeaways from the This Week Presidential Radio Debate on RTÉ

    Five Takeaways from the This Week Presidential Radio Debate on RTÉ

    Introduction: A lively clash on RTÉ’s This Week The presidential race heated up on RTÉ’s This Week, with Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly trading barbs under host David McCullagh. In what many described as the liveliest presidential debate to date, the candidates pressed each other on defence policy, Europe, and the Triple Lock, while post-debate…