Fiona Mitchell

Correspondent

A Taliban fighter pictured in Kabul in March this year

Enduring al-Qaeda-Taliban relationship a concern for US

The death of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri comes just days before the first anniversary of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years.

Analysis and Comment • 02 Aug 22

Israel's President Isaac Herzog (L) and caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid (C) listen to US President Joe Biden (R) as he addresses his hosts upon his arrival at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv yesterday

US President Joe Biden celebrates Irish roots in Israel

US President Joe Biden celebrated his Irish roots on the second day of a visit to the Middle East.

World • 14 Jul 22

Boris Johnson has long been known as a man who can withstand things which other politicians couldn't, or wouldn't

Boris Johnson: From sure-fire vote winner to liability

A man whose unique selling point was being a sure-fire vote winner is now seen as a political liability, which in the end, meant there would only be one outcome.

UK • 07 Jul 22

Russian tanks in Victory Day rehearsals in Red Square yesterday

Victory Day in the shadow of war

Russian plans to use Victory Day as a full stop in its war in Ukraine will now have to be redrawn, instead marking an inflection point and a rallying cry for what Moscow calls a "special military operation."

World • 08 May 22

President Michael D Higgins met Austrian President Alexander Van Der Bellen at Vienna's Hofburg Palace

President Higgins says it's time for neutrality debate

President Michael D Higgins has said it is time to have well informed debate in Irish society about Ireland's neutrality, in the wake of the war in Ukraine, as he called for an accelerated timetable for EU membership for Ukraine.

Ireland • 06 Apr 22

There have been no shortage of bitter tirades from Vladimir Putin against the West in recent times

Putin warns 'scum and traitors' over opposing invasion

With all the subtlety and nuance of a sledgehammer, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a stark warning this week to those in his own country who might disagree with his war in Ukraine.

Ukraine • 19 Mar 22

Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressing the media at the Embassy of Ireland in London today

Taoiseach discusses Ukraine crisis with British PM

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson today to discuss the Ukraine crisis.

Politics • 12 Mar 22

As the West tries to figure out President Putin's next move, the avenues open to him seem to be diminishing (file pic)

Once rules of war are put aside, anything is possible

Analysis and Comment • 06 Mar 22

Is this the beginning of the end for Putin?

As Russian forces meet resistance at every turn, the talk now is of whether Vladimir Putin's leadership can survive the huge economic and social fallout unleashed by an international community which looks in horror at the events of recent days.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Feb 22

Ukrainians left wondering what tomorrow brings

"There are decades when nothing happens; and there are weeks when decades happen."

Analysis and Comment • 26 Feb 22