Investing in understanding our vulnerabilities instead of increasing defense spending would ultimately provide better security for Ireland in a world of escalating threats.
The strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities elicited alarm and calls for restraint from international officials, with mixed responses among Middle Eastern countries, reflecting deep regional tensions.
A news report on May 10 announced that Pakistan had convened a meeting of its National Command Authority, but this was later denied; the sequence may have been a case of 'signalling'.
Trump's decision not to sign the G7 statement underscores his administration's commitment to a stronger stance against Iran, emphasizing military readiness and support for Israeli actions.