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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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Over the past three months, #STANDEASY has explored the major defence and security challenges shaping Ireland's strategic environment through conversations with historians, academics, former senior military officers, former intelligence professionals... more

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

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Matthew Powell from the RAF College Cran... more

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

In this episode, I am joined by Ryan Ramsey, former Royal Navy Commander, C... more

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 am joined by Philip Ingram MBE, a former senior British ... more

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Dr. Matthew Powell
Academic specializing in air power, military history and evolution of warfare
RAF College Cranwell
Episode: Drone Warfare: The New Face of Air Power
Ryan Ramsey
Former Royal Navy commander and captain of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HMS Turbulent; led Submarine Command Course (Perisher)
Royal Navy
Episode: The Undersea Threat: Submarines, Seabed Warfare and Ireland's Security
Philip Ingram
Broadcaster and presenter with extensive background in security and intelligence
Former British military intelligence officer, NATO planner
Episode: Intelligence in the 21st Century: Understanding Threats in an Uncertain World
Andrew Mumford
Professor, University of Nottingham; expert on Hybrid Warfare
University of Nottingham
Episode: Hybrid Warfare: Conflict Beyond the Battlefield
Robert McCabe
Dr. Robert McCabe, Marsec Research Project lead at NMCI MTU; former Assistant Professor and Course Director of Maritime Security Programme at Coventry University
Marsec Research Project, National Maritime College of Ireland; MTU
Episode: Ireland's Invisible Lifelines: Securing Critical Infrastructure at Sea.
Ed Burke
Dr.
Episode: Trust and Verification: Security Vetting in the Wake of the McKeeffe Case allegations
Brian Cleary
Brigadier General, Defense Forces (retired); former Commander of the Defense Force Cyber Defense Command
Irish Defence Forces
Episode: Cyber Security and Cyber Warfare: Defending Ireland in the Digital Age
Ken Sheehan
Commodore; former Communication Information Services Officer, Defense Forces
Irish Defence Forces
Episode: Cyber Security and Cyber Warfare: Defending Ireland in the Digital Age
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”

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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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4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
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    I recently discovered this through Ed Burke in LinkedIn In. As a Brit interested in Geo-politics, where I continue to maintain a NATo and EU Sy and Defence perspective, I am

    Obviously missing a key part of the jigsaw. First, I w whilst I have worked with IDG my understanding of Irish context was woefully lacking. So for whatever reason you would want to build a better understanding of the Irish perspective - including a deeper understanding of neutrality and PfP, etc - this is the podcast for y... more

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The Undersea Threat: Submarines, Seabed Warfare and Ireland's Security
Q: What makes an anti-submarine warfare capability effective beyond ships and aircraft?
ASW effectiveness relies on a networked system of sensors, platforms, intelligence, and multinational cooperation; single assets alone cannot deliver reliable protection, and success comes from coordinated surveillance and the ability to act with credible deterrence.
The Undersea Threat: Submarines, Seabed Warfare and Ireland's Security
Q: How would you describe the current subsurface threat environment in the North Atlantic and any changes in Russian capability?
Russia has been gradually increasing capability over the last decade, investing heavily in anti-submarine and specialized undersea capabilities, deploying numbers into the Atlantic, and leveraging an asymmetrical approach that NATO has not fully outpaced; this creates a more challenging, persistent threat environment.
Drone Warfare: The New Face of Air Power
Q: Can drones change who can project air power, including non-state actors and smaller states?
Yes, due to lower costs and greater accessibility, drones enable broader participation in air power, allowing groups like Hamas or Hezbollah, and states with fewer resources, to influence battles and diplomacy in ways not possible decades ago.
Drone Warfare: The New Face of Air Power
Q: How significant is the psychological aspect of modern drone warfare and its impact on civilians and military personnel?
The host and guest discuss that the psychological impact is substantial, with drones creating a constant sense of threat, surprise, and stress similar to or greater than some historical bombardments, which affects morale, decision-making, and overall resilience.
Cyber Security and Cyber Warfare: Defending Ireland in the Digital Age
Q: Brian, given the points about private sector involvement, how does Ireland balance reliance on private companies with national security needs?
Brian argues that Ireland is heavily dependent on private sector resilience but private companies protect their own assets first and are not national security organizations; a comprehensive national strategy and expanded cyber defense capabilities are required, including closer alignment of sectors and strengthening of regulatory and state capacities.

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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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2. Ryan Ramsey
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