Ireland’s independence is rented, and the landlord lives in Washington
There’s an old line about Ireland: that we’re a small country with a big flag — always at…
Baghdad walks tightrope in Iran–Israel conflict
2025-10-02T17:08:02+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq is struggling to balance its…
Legally Available Options in Response to Russia’s Penetrations of NATO Airspace
On Sept. 19, three Russian MiG-31 Foxhound fighters penetrated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland for approximately…
Austria is torn over age-old question of neutrality and NATO
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Key political figures in historically neutral Austria have reignited a debate about the country’s…
Dilemmas of Defense: The U.S. Role in the Iran-Israel Conflict
On April 13, 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out an unprecedented operation, launching hundreds of drones…
Moldova’s Path to EU: Defence Strategy Sparks Political Debate
The Parliament of Moldova has adopted a defence strategy spanning the next decade, aligning with its ambition…
Cyprus Charts Potential NATO Path Amid Military Upgrades
Cyprus is considering NATO membership once its military aligns with the alliance’s standards, aided by US support.…