"The appearance of rogue drones during Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the country put a stark spotlight on our defensive shortcomings. With Russian vessels lingering off the Irish coast and mapping undersea cables vital to global communications, the stakes are higher than ever. From Cold War echoes to modern cyber threats, the threats against Ireland and Europe are growing stronger."
"Are our allies sounding alarms, and what might all this mean for Ireland's traditionally neutral stance? Today on the Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Financial Times correspondent for Ireland Jude Webber and Irish Independent multimedia reporter Darragh Nolan. They dive into the hidden risks beneath the Irish waves and ask whether Ireland can continue to rely on its neutrality - or if the pressure to bolster our defences is now unavoidable."
Rogue drones during Volodymyr Zelensky's visit exposed defensive weaknesses. Russian vessels are lingering off the Irish coast and mapping undersea cables that carry global communications. Threats now combine Cold War-style maritime maneuvers with modern cyber and hybrid tactics, increasing risk to Ireland and Europe. Ireland's naval capacity is stretched thin, leaving critical undersea infrastructure vulnerable amid rising geopolitical tension. Allies are raising alarms about these maritime and cyber risks. The situation places pressure on Ireland's traditionally neutral stance and creates a policy choice between maintaining neutrality and significantly bolstering defence capabilities.
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