Daniel Keohane
@keohanedan.bsky.social
Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer in International Relations at Dublin City University (DCU) - mostly focused on European security, national strategic cultures in Europe (i.e. France, Germany, UK), European military cooperation, EU, NATO, US strategy
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Eoin is always worth reading. The security arrangements for a new Ireland are just one more thing many Republicans and nationalists don’t seem prepared for
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Eoin is always worth reading. The security arrangements for a new Ireland are just one more thing many Republicans and nationalists don’t seem prepared for
Nicely provocative piece, and worth reflecting on. A United Ireland, for example, can’t expect to ignore British and other European - or US! - security concerns. That was a big reason for the 1800 Acts of Union in the first place…
I would much prefer that Ireland invests seriously in *its own* and EU security and defence but here Dr Eoin Drea suggests an Anglo-Irish defence union as the solution to Irish, EU and British concerns about the western exposure of Europe to attack.
www.politico.eu/article/angl...
www.politico.eu/article/angl...
The case for an Anglo-Irish defense union
Only a formal bilateral agreement with the U.K. can deliver the territorial security that Ireland — and the EU’s western borders — desperately needs.
www.politico.eu
October 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Nicely provocative piece, and worth reflecting on. A United Ireland, for example, can’t expect to ignore British and other European - or US! - security concerns. That was a big reason for the 1800 Acts of Union in the first place…
This is a very good piece @bentonra.bsky.social - well worth reading for anyone interested in Irish foreign policy.
Ireland is perhaps the European state that has benefitted most from transatlantic strategic harmony, what should Ireland do when there is an increasing transatlantic disharmony?
Ireland is perhaps the European state that has benefitted most from transatlantic strategic harmony, what should Ireland do when there is an increasing transatlantic disharmony?
Ben Tonra: Ireland is riding two horses that are now galloping in different directions
Ben Tonra: Ireland is riding two horses that are now galloping in different directions
Nostalgia can not blind us to the new realities of the collapsing alliance between the US and Europe
www.irishtimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:22 AM
This is a very good piece @bentonra.bsky.social - well worth reading for anyone interested in Irish foreign policy.
Ireland is perhaps the European state that has benefitted most from transatlantic strategic harmony, what should Ireland do when there is an increasing transatlantic disharmony?
Ireland is perhaps the European state that has benefitted most from transatlantic strategic harmony, what should Ireland do when there is an increasing transatlantic disharmony?
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Fair-minded discussion by @tomcalver.bsky.social on the Brexit impact. I'm more worried about the trade data though - goods exports volumes declining since 2019 is a big problem, and finance and transport services have significantly lagged other advanced economies.
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Would UK be better off without Brexit?
Ministers may be tempted to use it as an excuse for tax rises, but there’s far more to it than that
www.thetimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Fair-minded discussion by @tomcalver.bsky.social on the Brexit impact. I'm more worried about the trade data though - goods exports volumes declining since 2019 is a big problem, and finance and transport services have significantly lagged other advanced economies.
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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At last week's EUCO summit, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever derailed EU plans to raid frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine.
Privately, EU diplomats are asking: Did anyone running the meeting bother to speak to him beforehand?
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
Privately, EU diplomats are asking: Did anyone running the meeting bother to speak to him beforehand?
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
October 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
At last week's EUCO summit, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever derailed EU plans to raid frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine.
Privately, EU diplomats are asking: Did anyone running the meeting bother to speak to him beforehand?
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
Privately, EU diplomats are asking: Did anyone running the meeting bother to speak to him beforehand?
🔗 www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
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Those who do learn from history are doomed to have people tell them they’re overreacting
Those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
October 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Those who do learn from history are doomed to have people tell them they’re overreacting
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The Dutch elections have once again been disappointingly myopic - the transatlantic fractures, European security, China, Ukraine: they barely feature.
Despite this, I'd argue the momentum is for a more centrist coalition to win out, which will want to be far more active on the global stage again.
Despite this, I'd argue the momentum is for a more centrist coalition to win out, which will want to be far more active on the global stage again.
After the collapse of a short-lived right-wing government in the Netherlands, traditional parties may make a comeback — a shift that will be welcomed in Brussels and beyond.
Read @katjabego.bsky.social's latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
Read @katjabego.bsky.social's latest analysis for Chatham House⤵️
The Dutch elections are an opportunity for the Netherlands to regain its international influence
After the collapse of its short-lived right-wing government, traditional parties may make a comeback in a ‘middle coalition’ that is more likely to be stable and proactive – a shift that will be welco...
www.chathamhouse.org
October 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The Dutch elections have once again been disappointingly myopic - the transatlantic fractures, European security, China, Ukraine: they barely feature.
Despite this, I'd argue the momentum is for a more centrist coalition to win out, which will want to be far more active on the global stage again.
Despite this, I'd argue the momentum is for a more centrist coalition to win out, which will want to be far more active on the global stage again.
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🗳️ #aras25 Count Results live, from as soon as each of the 43 constituencies start to report their results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Presidential Election 2025 (#aras25) - live results by @gavreilly
docs.google.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
🗳️ #aras25 Count Results live, from as soon as each of the 43 constituencies start to report their results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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After another high-level military purge, Beijing is quietly scripting the next phase of its grand strategy. (Members Only)
Listen here: warontherocks.com/ep...
Listen here: warontherocks.com/ep...
October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
After another high-level military purge, Beijing is quietly scripting the next phase of its grand strategy. (Members Only)
Listen here: warontherocks.com/ep...
Listen here: warontherocks.com/ep...
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Watching from afar, it is also a symptom in how much of the UK, London based media ignores parties not (yet) relevant for Westminster.
UK polls hardly ever show the strength of the SNP or PC, let alone Northern Ireland's parties.
UK polls hardly ever show the strength of the SNP or PC, let alone Northern Ireland's parties.
The extent to which the news media cycle is focusing on Reform rather than the wider strategic goals of Plaid Cymru as the party that actually won is a sign that much of the media and political establishment is going to again end up blindsided by trends that were visible long before
That scene of the Welsh BBC correspondent being the only person interviewing Caerphilly's new Plaid AM while the rest of the media interviewed Reform's loser in the background was far too on the nose.
October 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Watching from afar, it is also a symptom in how much of the UK, London based media ignores parties not (yet) relevant for Westminster.
UK polls hardly ever show the strength of the SNP or PC, let alone Northern Ireland's parties.
UK polls hardly ever show the strength of the SNP or PC, let alone Northern Ireland's parties.
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Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
October 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Ed Luce watching democracy die in the United States of America
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Nationalism is a shibboleth. The challenges we face are daunting. But we are not going to overcome them by hunkering down behind of imaginary lines scrawled on a map by medieval warlords. Our problems are transnational, and the solutions are too.
October 24, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Nationalism is a shibboleth. The challenges we face are daunting. But we are not going to overcome them by hunkering down behind of imaginary lines scrawled on a map by medieval warlords. Our problems are transnational, and the solutions are too.
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Really well done explainer of the election system for the Irish Presidential elections using... smarties. Bonus points for showing why Irish election counting takes so long:
Are you a little confused about how Ireland’s Presidential Election works?
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
Fear not: I have once again picked up some 🔴 popular 🟠 coloured 🟡 chocolate-based 🟢 confectionary 🔵 treats 🟣 to show how the #aras25 votes are counted.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Really well done explainer of the election system for the Irish Presidential elections using... smarties. Bonus points for showing why Irish election counting takes so long:
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A testament to the state of affairs is that I am not sure whether this statement applies to the current UK or German debate, both of which now feature this element.
To be clear: deportations to increase cultural homogeneity is the text book definition of ethnic cleansing. Demands that come even close to this are so far outside any democratic norm and the rule of law. What has happened to a country when this is not condemned in the strongest possible terms?
October 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A testament to the state of affairs is that I am not sure whether this statement applies to the current UK or German debate, both of which now feature this element.
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This is true. There were discussions about the likelihood of the UK curbing pre-existing EU nationals' rights especially on access to public services and benefits. I don't think they thought revoking of the right to remain was going to be an issue with UK immigration policy, but here we are.
The view in Brussels was that was essentially what they were doing and that’s why there are retaliation clauses in the final treaty. The assumption was that the UK, and particularly the home office, couldn’t be trusted.
October 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This is true. There were discussions about the likelihood of the UK curbing pre-existing EU nationals' rights especially on access to public services and benefits. I don't think they thought revoking of the right to remain was going to be an issue with UK immigration policy, but here we are.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Russia’s recent aggression toward NATO shows that Russia’s war in Ukraine is about much more than Ukraine,” the editorial board writes.
“Russia’s recent aggression toward NATO shows that Russia’s war in Ukraine is about much more than Ukraine,” the editorial board writes.
Opinion | Russia Won’t Stop Until NATO Acts
The only way to contain Putin is with a resolute show of strength.
nyti.ms
October 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Russia’s recent aggression toward NATO shows that Russia’s war in Ukraine is about much more than Ukraine,” the editorial board writes.
“Russia’s recent aggression toward NATO shows that Russia’s war in Ukraine is about much more than Ukraine,” the editorial board writes.
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'US President Donald Trump has said that now is not the best time to impose new sanctions against Russia, as it could complicate or even derail his planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin' www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202... Putin-Trump: 2-0.
Trump: "Not perfect timing" to impose new sanctions on Russia
US President Donald Trump has said that now is not the best time to impose new sanctions against Russia, as it could complicate or even derail his planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
www.pravda.com.ua
October 17, 2025 at 7:09 AM
'US President Donald Trump has said that now is not the best time to impose new sanctions against Russia, as it could complicate or even derail his planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin' www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202... Putin-Trump: 2-0.
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It is a shame this heavily Washington-influenced Politico hit job doesn't mention the *reason* Sanchez opposes the spending
He's the only 🇪🇺leader calling out Trump's extortion for what it is, and calling for independent European defence
Obviously the 🇺🇸military-industrial complex doesn't like that
He's the only 🇪🇺leader calling out Trump's extortion for what it is, and calling for independent European defence
Obviously the 🇺🇸military-industrial complex doesn't like that
October 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It is a shame this heavily Washington-influenced Politico hit job doesn't mention the *reason* Sanchez opposes the spending
He's the only 🇪🇺leader calling out Trump's extortion for what it is, and calling for independent European defence
Obviously the 🇺🇸military-industrial complex doesn't like that
He's the only 🇪🇺leader calling out Trump's extortion for what it is, and calling for independent European defence
Obviously the 🇺🇸military-industrial complex doesn't like that
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Wow, même le Financial Times se prononce pour taxer les super riches en France.
Et pointe aussi l’enjeu de leur pouvoir (oligarchie), au delà de leur fortune. Il y a des choses qui commencent à basculer.
Et pointe aussi l’enjeu de leur pouvoir (oligarchie), au delà de leur fortune. Il y a des choses qui commencent à basculer.
October 17, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Wow, même le Financial Times se prononce pour taxer les super riches en France.
Et pointe aussi l’enjeu de leur pouvoir (oligarchie), au delà de leur fortune. Il y a des choses qui commencent à basculer.
Et pointe aussi l’enjeu de leur pouvoir (oligarchie), au delà de leur fortune. Il y a des choses qui commencent à basculer.
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I’ve been evicted from the Pentagon, a building I’ve covered for 18 years, Nancy A. Youssef writes. I’ll keep doing my job anyway. https://theatln.tc/hBoHf5y5
October 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I’ve been evicted from the Pentagon, a building I’ve covered for 18 years, Nancy A. Youssef writes. I’ll keep doing my job anyway. https://theatln.tc/hBoHf5y5
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Via Euronews: NATO defence ministers meet to talk plans on tackling drone incursions www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
NATO defence ministers meet to talk plans on tackling drone incursions
NATO defence ministers are meeting to address recent drone and jet incursions in European airspace. The alliance aims to create a “drone wall” with the EU to protect member states.
www.euronews.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Via Euronews: NATO defence ministers meet to talk plans on tackling drone incursions www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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🕊️ After Gaza, can Trump deliver peace in Ukraine?
In her latest To the Point, @almutm.bsky.social argues that Trump’s “moment of peace” in Sharm El Sheikh offers lessons far beyond the Middle East.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
In her latest To the Point, @almutm.bsky.social argues that Trump’s “moment of peace” in Sharm El Sheikh offers lessons far beyond the Middle East.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
October 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🕊️ After Gaza, can Trump deliver peace in Ukraine?
In her latest To the Point, @almutm.bsky.social argues that Trump’s “moment of peace” in Sharm El Sheikh offers lessons far beyond the Middle East.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
In her latest To the Point, @almutm.bsky.social argues that Trump’s “moment of peace” in Sharm El Sheikh offers lessons far beyond the Middle East.
🔗 www.epc.eu/publication/...
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🚨🚨This is bad (and surprising) news: Recent report published today by @kiel.institute suggests that military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months. 🧵
kyivindependent.com/military-aid...
kyivindependent.com/military-aid...
'Surprising' drop in military aid to Ukraine in recent months, report says
In July and August, total military aid to Ukraine fell 43% lower than the amount received in the first half of the year, a report by the Kiel Institute finds.
kyivindependent.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🚨🚨This is bad (and surprising) news: Recent report published today by @kiel.institute suggests that military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months. 🧵
kyivindependent.com/military-aid...
kyivindependent.com/military-aid...
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The 'Drone Wall' is dead, long live the 'European Drone Defence Initiative':
Updated story: Drone wall is changing. Get ready for EDDI - European Drone Defence Initiative.
EU Commission proposes expanding 'drone wall' plan to protect more areas, sources say
The European Commission has proposed expanding an initiative for a "drone wall" on Europe's eastern flank to protect all of the continent after some regions said they felt left out, two EU officials and an EU diplomat told Reuters on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The 'Drone Wall' is dead, long live the 'European Drone Defence Initiative':
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As Russia tests NATO air defenses, the alliance must give its top military commander the flexibility he needs. Good preview of today’s meeting of defense ministers in @politico.eu by @victorjack.bsky.social including my take on need for greater clarity in rules of engagement.
NATO agonizes over leaky air defenses while Russian threat grows
Mounting drone incursions are sparking a debate on national rules that some see as limiting NATO’s top military officer.
www.politico.eu
October 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
As Russia tests NATO air defenses, the alliance must give its top military commander the flexibility he needs. Good preview of today’s meeting of defense ministers in @politico.eu by @victorjack.bsky.social including my take on need for greater clarity in rules of engagement.