What can be done about bomb threats in Ireland?
Summary
Keira Kelly and Shane Coleman discuss recent bomb threats targeting Irish media and flights, arguing that the "triple lock" debate distracts from the urgent need for a robust national defense strategy. Guests Declan Power and Sean Bell analyze these hybrid threats, emphasizing that Ireland must move beyond outdated neutrality myths to adopt a "whole of society" approach. They highlight the necessity of military preparedness and international cooperation to counter cyber and physical disruptions, noting that deterrence is the most effective way to protect national security.
Topics discussed
Intro: Shock over flight incidents and media threats
Critique of the 'Triple Lock' debate and neutrality
Shane Coleman on politicking and Putin's veto
Declan Power: Myths of neutrality and left-wing views
Failure of the National Security Committee
Sean Bell on hybrid warfare and cyber threats
The necessity of defense spending and deterrence
Revising neutrality: Cooperation with UK and France
Learning from Nordic and Baltic hybrid defense models
Aer Lingus incident: Military vs civilian landing
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