Rewrite: An RTÉ bailout request highlights the need to restore trust in the media conglomerate. The amount requested is questionable considering their revenue last year. To regain trust, RTÉ must be restructured and operate as a viable public service broadcaster without relying on commercial revenue. The appointment of an examiner/liquidator may be necessary. The current …
As world leaders gather this week for the highly anticipated NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, the unity of the alliance may face new challenges as divisions over Ukraine’s future membership assurances become more pronounced. After more than 500 days of enduring a war initiated by Russia in February 2021, Ukraine has been advocating for a …
President Joe Biden has expressed his view that Kyiv is not currently prepared to be a member of NATO. He emphasized that Russia’s aggression in Ukraine must cease before the country can be considered for NATO membership. In an interview released on Sunday with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria, President Biden discussed various foreign policy matters leading …
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is embarking on a trip to Lithuania for the NATO leaders’ summit, where Canada is expected to have a significant role in discussions centered around the alliance’s expanding membership and refocusing on collective defense. Trudeau will be leaving from Ottawa on Sunday evening to travel to Riga, Latvia, where he will …
The notion that Ireland is invulnerable to threats or attacks due to its neutrality is disregarding the realities of modern warfare. The threats to our sovereignty are now more likely to come in the form of cyber attacks or surveillance activities. These challenges are new, diverse, and very real, and they do not recognize national …
This weekend, the Sunday morning talk shows are expected to focus on President Biden’s decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine and the country’s ongoing counteroffensive as the war in Ukraine reaches its 500th day. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will appear on ABC’s “This Week” for a sit-down interview, marking the milestone with an address …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size NATO allies have reached an agreement to increase the alliance’s target for military spending to a minimum of two percent of national GDP, according to two diplomats who spoke to Reuters on Friday. The 31 allies have agreed to an enduring commitment to invest at least two …
President Joe Biden graciously welcomed Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of Sweden to the White House on Wednesday, demonstrating a strong show of unity as the United States pushes for Sweden’s admission into NATO. This push has been hindered by objections from Turkey and Hungary, as NATO expansion requires unanimous approval from all members. During their …
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has been granted another year in office by the 31-nation military alliance. Stoltenberg expressed his gratitude for the decision in a tweet, stating, “I am honored by NATO Allies’ decision to extend my term as Secretary General until 1 October 2024.” He emphasized the importance of the transatlantic bond between Europe …
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) made an unprecedented announcement today that Jens Stoltenberg, their secretary-general for the past nine years, will continue his position for an exceptional tenth year. This news, which had already been predicted by various esteemed sources such as The Times of London, the Financial Times, Politico, and defense-industry newsletters, led …