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Ireland
International Law
Security and Sovereignty
Neutrality
European Union
David Blagden
National Security Strategy
Constitution Of Ireland
Democracy
National Maritime Security Strategy
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Defence Spending
Hague Conventions
Great War / World War I

StandEasy is a podcast about Ireland’s defence, security, and place in a changing world. Hosted by retired Irish Naval Commander Tony Geraghty, it explores how Ireland manages its national security, from defence policy and neutrality to the institutions behind it. Through conversations with expert guests, it breaks down defence and international security into clear, accessible discussion. Each epi... more

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This episode forms part of STANDEASY's continuing Threats Series, examining the evolving challenges facing Ireland, Europe, and the wider international security environment.

In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Andrew Mumford, Professor of War S... more

In this episode of STANDEASY, I’m joined by Dr Robert McCabe, who leads the MARSEC research project at the National Maritime College of Ireland and Munster Technological University, to examine the growing importance of maritime security and the prote... more

Quick bonus episode with Dr Ed Burke from UCD discussing the requirement for a fit for purpose Irish Security Vetting System in the wake of the reports in the media today (30 May) that an Irish Citizen has been arrested for allegedly leaking confiden... more

In this first episode of our threat series , Tony Geraghty is joined by Brigadier General (Retd) Brian Cleary and Commandant (Retd) Ken Sheehan to examine the growing challenges of cyber security and cyber warfare in Ireland.

The discussion explores... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Cottey
Professor, EU Jean Monnet Chair in European Political Integration
University College Cork
Episode: “Irish Neutrality in the 21st Century: Identity, Security, and Strategic Choice”
Ed Burke
Assistant Professor in the history of war since 1945
University College Dublin
Episode: “Irish Neutrality in the 21st Century: Identity, Security, and Strategic Choice”
Veronica Barry
Historian/academic discussing Ireland's neutrality
Episode: Irish Neutrality and the Second World War: Policy, Sovereignty and Survival.
David Blagden
Associate Professor of International Security and Strategy at the University of Exeter
University of Exeter
Episode: “The First Duty of the State: Security and Sovereignty”
Ken McDonagh
Associate Professor in International Relations, Dublin City University
Dublin City University
Episode: Who Is Responsible: Ireland's National Security Decision-Making System

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Tony Geraghty
Host of the podcast focusing on Ireland's defence and security; retired Irish Naval Commander.

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#56
Ireland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#192
Ireland/News

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“Irish Neutrality in the 21st Century: Identity, Security, and Strategic Choice”
Q: Does EU membership and mechanisms like 42.7 strengthen or challenge neutrality?
EU commitments can strengthen Ireland's security by providing collective defense mechanisms and resources, while allowing Ireland to tailor its support (non-lethal aid vs. broader commitments) in a way that preserves core neutrality.
“Irish Neutrality in the 21st Century: Identity, Security, and Strategic Choice”
Q: How is neutrality codified in Irish law and what does the Constitution actually say?
Neutrality is not legally codified in the Irish Constitution; the language suggests opposition to war, but there is no definitive statutory neutrality, allowing flexibility in response to international obligations.
The foundations of Neutrality in International Law: What It Is (and Is Not)
Q: What does the term 'golden age of neutrality' refer to, and why did it emerge in the 19th century?
The era is characterized by the formalization of neutrality law and the use of neutrals as diplomatic tools, including the permanent neutralization of states like Switzerland and Belgium as buffer zones, with the Congress of Vienna and the post-Napoleonic settlement establishing a system to deter large-scale European wars.
The foundations of Neutrality in International Law: What It Is (and Is Not)
Q: Where did your interest in neutrality as a research area come from?
Veronica Barry explains that neutrals reveal their importance by influencing conflicts even when not at war, and that her work compares how propagandists targeted neutral states across different political contexts to win over neutral societies.

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This show repeatedly examines Ireland's security posture, with a strong emphasis on neutrality, defense policy, and how Ireland interacts with European and transatlantic security frameworks. Episodes explore balancing non-alignment with EU, NATO-related mechanisms, maritime and air security roles, and national defense reform toward closer cooperation with like-minded democracies while preserving a distinctive approach. Across conversations, guests dissect Ireland's strategic geography, public perception versus policy, governance of security, and the practical steps—such as strengthening institutions or debating defense spending—that could shape the country's future security posture. Notable threads include the role of international law, mul... more

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