I agree 100% with your analysis. Indeed, my recent visit to the Baltics confirmed me in my view that Ireland is sleepwalking into a kinetic war not a hybrid one. Finland, for example, has a lower headline GDP than Ireland's inflated figure, a similar size population and its ability to look after its own territory is clear: leaving Helsinki, one sees at least 6 very large icebreaker vessels moored up in anticipation of winter. Finland was already on alert for Russian interference and now has copper bottomed its status by joining NATO. Ireland is the backdoor to the Atlantic Bridge and is unable to mount even a token defence of its territorial waters and air space. The reckoning when it comes will be brutal and expose the otherworldly attitude of the Irish.
Here in Canada,we've grown lazy with our dream of peace. We've forgotten the wars we fought to gain it. Unfortunately, in this world one must be constantly vigilant.
As von Clausewitz said : "If you seek peace ,prepare for war"😎🇨🇦🫡
I agree 100% with your analysis. Indeed, my recent visit to the Baltics confirmed me in my view that Ireland is sleepwalking into a kinetic war not a hybrid one. Finland, for example, has a lower headline GDP than Ireland's inflated figure, a similar size population and its ability to look after its own territory is clear: leaving Helsinki, one sees at least 6 very large icebreaker vessels moored up in anticipation of winter. Finland was already on alert for Russian interference and now has copper bottomed its status by joining NATO. Ireland is the backdoor to the Atlantic Bridge and is unable to mount even a token defence of its territorial waters and air space. The reckoning when it comes will be brutal and expose the otherworldly attitude of the Irish.
That's a fair assessment John.
Here in Canada,we've grown lazy with our dream of peace. We've forgotten the wars we fought to gain it. Unfortunately, in this world one must be constantly vigilant.
As von Clausewitz said : "If you seek peace ,prepare for war"😎🇨🇦🫡
A pretty fair summation of the reality of the situation.
Thanks Terry