The case for an Anglo-Irish defense union

The Case for an Anglo-Irish Defense Union

A formal bilateral agreement with the U.K. is necessary to deliver territorial security to Ireland and the EU's western borders.

Eoin Drea, senior research officer at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, highlights the delusional state of Ireland's security.

The election of Catherine Connolly as Ireland's next president is a wake-up call for other EU members regarding the country's unreliability on defense issues.

Her extreme positions did not hinder her election, as she won with nearly 65 percent of the vote.

Author's summary: Ireland's security delusions necessitate an Anglo-Irish defense union.

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