Europe is rapidly rearming. Will that leave neutral Ireland defenceless? | Brigid Laffan
Briefly

The emergence of Trump's administration has drastically altered global foreign and defense policies, compelling countries, especially Ireland, to navigate a more unpredictable international landscape. Ireland's stability is threatened due to the stress on its core alliances with the US and the EU, particularly as the US's Maga policies impact its political economy rooted in US investments. The recent Oval Office meeting between Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Trump underscored these tensions, highlighting trade war concerns and defense expenditure disparities as Ireland struggles to maintain neutrality and security amidst evolving global dynamics.
Trump's administration has changed the dynamics of global foreign and defense policies, forcing many countries, including Ireland, to reassess their geopolitical strategies in a world of uncertainty.
Ireland's reliance on US investment and the growing tensions between the US and EU place the country in a precarious position with its political economy.
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