Why 'General Winter' is not good news for the Russan army Fighting and moving efficiently in severe winter conditions takes a great deal of experience, logistics and training Military • 26 Oct 22
Why 'General Winter' is not good news for the Russan army Fighting and moving efficiently in severe winter conditions takes a great deal of experience, logistics and training Military • 26 Oct 22
Could the Ukrainian war spread to Irish waters? Ireland's sea and air borders are wide open for those with hostile intent, money and the capability to cause mischief Maritime security • 19 Oct 22
Could the Ukrainian war spread to Irish waters? Ireland's sea and air borders are wide open for those with hostile intent, money and the capability to cause mischief Maritime security • 19 Oct 22
Why Russia has moved to attack civilians in Ukraine The missile attacks on Ukraine's major cities this week are an indication of how much pressure Putin and Russia are under Military • 12 Oct 22
Why Russia has moved to attack civilians in Ukraine The missile attacks on Ukraine's major cities this week are an indication of how much pressure Putin and Russia are under Military • 12 Oct 22
How is the US responding to Russian threats to go nuclear? The Biden administration believes "strategic ambiguity" is the best way to deter Russia from going down the nuclear path Ukraine • 07 Oct 22
How is the US responding to Russian threats to go nuclear? The Biden administration believes "strategic ambiguity" is the best way to deter Russia from going down the nuclear path Ukraine • 07 Oct 22
What are tactical nuclear weapons? Tactical nuclear weapons are substantially more destructive than their conventional counterparts even at the same explosive energy Military • 06 Oct 22
What are tactical nuclear weapons? Tactical nuclear weapons are substantially more destructive than their conventional counterparts even at the same explosive energy Military • 06 Oct 22
Why focusing on refugee numbers is a distraction It's wrong to claim Irish hospitality has been overstretched and the country can't accommodate more people fleeing persecution Refugees • 03 Oct 22
Why focusing on refugee numbers is a distraction It's wrong to claim Irish hospitality has been overstretched and the country can't accommodate more people fleeing persecution Refugees • 03 Oct 22
How should Ireland go about protecting its energy supplies? As the energy crisis has exposed the State's dependence on imported oil and gas, action must be taken on other options Energy • 28 Sep 22
How should Ireland go about protecting its energy supplies? As the energy crisis has exposed the State's dependence on imported oil and gas, action must be taken on other options Energy • 28 Sep 22
How Putin's latest move ups the ante but shows Russia's weakness This is the latest gamble by the beleagured Russian president to find a face-saving way out of an increasingly dire situation Military • 22 Sep 22
How Putin's latest move ups the ante but shows Russia's weakness This is the latest gamble by the beleagured Russian president to find a face-saving way out of an increasingly dire situation Military • 22 Sep 22
3 skills for successful modern warfare that Ukraine have mastered The success of Ukraine's recent counter-offensive shows some some key insights about modern warfare Military • 20 Sep 22
3 skills for successful modern warfare that Ukraine have mastered The success of Ukraine's recent counter-offensive shows some some key insights about modern warfare Military • 20 Sep 22
How Kharkiv offensive has shown the west that Ukraine can win The offensive has demonstrated conclusively to western donors that Ukraine is capable of complex combined operations Brainstorm • 16 Sep 22
How Kharkiv offensive has shown the west that Ukraine can win The offensive has demonstrated conclusively to western donors that Ukraine is capable of complex combined operations Brainstorm • 16 Sep 22
Why Ukrainians are not willing to give up sovereignty Survey findings suggest not giving in to Russia is about more than the important aim of saving Ukrainian lives overall Brainstorm • 13 Sep 22
Why Ukrainians are not willing to give up sovereignty Survey findings suggest not giving in to Russia is about more than the important aim of saving Ukrainian lives overall Brainstorm • 13 Sep 22
Why does Vladimir Putin still have widespread support in Russia? Despite losses in the war in Ukraine and economic sanctions, the Russian people appear to be still backing Putin Vladimir Putin • 13 Sep 22
Why does Vladimir Putin still have widespread support in Russia? Despite losses in the war in Ukraine and economic sanctions, the Russian people appear to be still backing Putin Vladimir Putin • 13 Sep 22
7 energy saving measures Ireland could take right now Germany has introduced national energy saving rules and Ireland can learn from them in the face of a serious energy crisis Cost of Living • 07 Sep 22
7 energy saving measures Ireland could take right now Germany has introduced national energy saving rules and Ireland can learn from them in the face of a serious energy crisis Cost of Living • 07 Sep 22
How Russia is using gas to win support for Ukraine war Russia's domination of gas supply to the EU is its biggest economic weapon and is being used to try to reduce support for Ukraine Energy • 01 Sep 22
How Russia is using gas to win support for Ukraine war Russia's domination of gas supply to the EU is its biggest economic weapon and is being used to try to reduce support for Ukraine Energy • 01 Sep 22
How Russia is making 'friends' in Africa during the Ukraine war Russia uses historical ties, military aid and anti-western sentiments as the means of building new alliances in Africa Politics • 25 Aug 22
How Russia is making 'friends' in Africa during the Ukraine war Russia uses historical ties, military aid and anti-western sentiments as the means of building new alliances in Africa Politics • 25 Aug 22
Why is the price of petrol going down - and how low will it go? Reduced oil prices and increased refinery capacity will see drivers pay less for fuel at the pumps Petrol Prices • 22 Aug 22
Why is the price of petrol going down - and how low will it go? Reduced oil prices and increased refinery capacity will see drivers pay less for fuel at the pumps Petrol Prices • 22 Aug 22
How the Ukrainian resistance movement has responded to Russia Civilian resistance has proven to be of huge assistance to Ukrainian military forces in the war against Russia Military • 03 Aug 22
How the Ukrainian resistance movement has responded to Russia Civilian resistance has proven to be of huge assistance to Ukrainian military forces in the war against Russia Military • 03 Aug 22
Can either Russia or Ukraine reasonably claim to be 'winning'? While Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky can point to wins to date, they face increasing challenges if the war drags on Ukraine • 28 Jul 22
Can either Russia or Ukraine reasonably claim to be 'winning'? While Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky can point to wins to date, they face increasing challenges if the war drags on Ukraine • 28 Jul 22
How Ukraine grain deal shows Moscow's long-term diplomatic game Confidence in the newly brokered deal is fragile given Russia's poor record of truth telling and respect for international law Russia • 26 Jul 22
How Ukraine grain deal shows Moscow's long-term diplomatic game Confidence in the newly brokered deal is fragile given Russia's poor record of truth telling and respect for international law Russia • 26 Jul 22
Why reclaiming Snake Island is a big strategic win for Ukraine The small rock in the Black Sea is of huge strategic importance in the war between Ukraine and Russia Military • 13 Jul 22
Why reclaiming Snake Island is a big strategic win for Ukraine The small rock in the Black Sea is of huge strategic importance in the war between Ukraine and Russia Military • 13 Jul 22
Why Russia's oil supply is in long-term decline The country's depleting reserves, ageing infrastructure and lack of capital and technology will accelerate a decline in production Business • 07 Jul 22
Why Russia's oil supply is in long-term decline The country's depleting reserves, ageing infrastructure and lack of capital and technology will accelerate a decline in production Business • 07 Jul 22
Why Russia refuses to recognise Ukraine's independence History shows us that Russia has long treated Ukrainian autonomy with violence and brutality History • 05 Jul 22
Why Russia refuses to recognise Ukraine's independence History shows us that Russia has long treated Ukrainian autonomy with violence and brutality History • 05 Jul 22
How Russia's war on Ukraine is pushing up the cost of insurance The war is increasing insurance premiums everywhere as insurers seek to make up for their losses from sanctions Insurance • 04 Jul 22
How Russia's war on Ukraine is pushing up the cost of insurance The war is increasing insurance premiums everywhere as insurers seek to make up for their losses from sanctions Insurance • 04 Jul 22
Russian attitudes to Ukrainians can help to explain war crimes Russian propaganda stereotyping Ukraine as a failed state in chaos and disorder makes atrocities and looting more likely to happen Russia • 17 Jun 22
Russian attitudes to Ukrainians can help to explain war crimes Russian propaganda stereotyping Ukraine as a failed state in chaos and disorder makes atrocities and looting more likely to happen Russia • 17 Jun 22
Why is Russia's rouble now stronger than before the Ukraine war? The Russian currency has rebounded from its all-time low after it invaded Ukraine in February despite economic sanctions Russia • 16 Jun 22
Why is Russia's rouble now stronger than before the Ukraine war? The Russian currency has rebounded from its all-time low after it invaded Ukraine in February despite economic sanctions Russia • 16 Jun 22
