Donnacha Ó Beacháin
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Donnacha Ó Beacháin
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Professor of Politics, Dublin City University (DCU)

Ukraine | Russian imperialism | South Caucasus | Central Asia | Belarus | Moldova | unrecognised states | Irish history, politics and foreign policy
On RTE’s 6-1 News I noted that core issues such as territorial integrity and the post-war security architecture remain unresolved

Officials in the Baltic states repeatedly stressed to me that the outcome in Ukraine is not localised. It will shape Europe’s strategic landscape for many years to come
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Thirty years ago, we celebrated Eastern Europe’s democratisation

Now democracies are autocratising

The real threat isn’t only external. It’s the cancer of authoritarianism growing from within
October 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
On Euronews I highlighted that Ukraine isn’t just Europe’s shield - it’s also its teacher.

What Ukraine learns - and invents - today will shape how the EU and NATO deter Russia tomorrow.
October 5, 2025 at 8:22 AM