The Polish and Irish people have suffered too much historically, due to wars and occupation. Poland’s central European location makes its borders difficult to defend. Ireland’s isolated Atlantic ‘island behind an island’ location left it vulnerable to abusive British imperialism. Poland and Ireland achieved independence after World War I. While Ireland avoided the devastation of … Continue reading Ireland, Poland and all humanity need peace not war
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An “À La Carte” EU?
The EU and the President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen are very keen on Ukraine becoming a member of the Union. According to a report in Politico—a news agency that claims to be a survey of opinion across EU leaders and top officials—she has come up with an innovative way of … Continue reading An “À La Carte” EU?
More Tariffs?
Letter to the Editor From Eamon Dyas Redefining tariffs as a security tool rather than an instrument of commercial relations has been a ploy of the EU Commission since last December (see link below). Ostensibly this new policy was a response to the recent actions of Russia in Ukraine but arguably the Commission had been … Continue reading More Tariffs?
National Rights . . . And Duties!
The establishment of a sovereign and independent State, the free association or integration with an independent State or the emergence into any other political status freely determined by a people constitute modes of implementing the right of self-determination by that people. Every State has the duty to refrain from any forcible action which deprives peoples … Continue reading National Rights . . . And Duties!
What the War in Ukraine is Really About?
Pat Walsh The current Western propaganda suggests that an intransigent Russia is refusing to accept a reasonable Western proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Russia, moving slowly across Ukraine, is bent on conquering Europe and is a threat to us all. We must rearm and conscript our youth to meet this threat— before it’s too late. Meanwhile … Continue reading What the War in Ukraine is Really About?
The ghost of Roger Casement – another contrived war.
Jack Lane “The ghost of Roger Casement is beating on the door.”(Yeats). Casement was hanged for his writings and actions in the first World War. The one published book in his lifetime was “The Crime against Europe” where his views were spelt out before the War was launched by the UK in August 1914. … Continue reading The ghost of Roger Casement – another contrived war.
Keeping The Barbarians At Bay!
European civilisation is threatened with destruction yet again! And yet again Britain is to the fore in defending it by getting others to fight for it. But this time Ireland stands four square with it against the barbarians. Russia is to the fore, threatening civilisation this time. Last time it was the force that saved … Continue reading Keeping The Barbarians At Bay!
Book Review: Après l’empire, by Emmanuel Todd, Folio Actuel, 2004
This book, which was published in 2004, gives an interesting insight into Emmanuel Todd’s thinking in that year compared to his current thoughts, as outlined in his recent book La Défaite de L’Occident, which was reviewed in the September issue of the Irish Political Review.Many of the trends he identified in this book have been … Continue reading Book Review: Après l’empire, by Emmanuel Todd, Folio Actuel, 2004
Europe Needs A War On Russia!
General Seán Clancy, former Chief of Staff of the Irish Army (and successor to Liam Lynch!), and now Chair of the European UnionMilitary Committee, has been visiting the front line of the European War on Russia, to review the situation with Ukrainian General Oleksandr Syrskyí and Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal. In the course of the … Continue reading Europe Needs A War On Russia!
Peace and Neutrality Alliance – PANA’s post
Peace and Neutrality Alliance - PANA · Press Statement 14 August 2025 Response to Taoiseach's "Coalition of the Willing" Statement The Peace and Neutrality Alliance (PANA) wishes to express our complete opposition to Irish government participation in the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" regarding the Russia/Ukraine war. This follows a statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin … Continue reading Peace and Neutrality Alliance – PANA’s post
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