What are the consequences of Russia's decision to conscript young men to fight in Ukraine? And what are the consequences for European and indeed Irish security. John Mooney discusses the issue with Prof Neil Robinson.

John Mooney and Dr Aaron Edwards of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst discuss violent dissident republicans. Is this violent movement a spent force or simply biding its time?

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John Mooney talks to Claire Cogan of Behaviour Wise about her latest research into Ireland's changing views on membership of Nato, joining an EU army, food security and defence spending. The full length show is available to subscribers on Patreon and Apple Podcasts.

John Mooney talks to Michael O'Toole about the international manhunt for Daniel Kinahan and the leadership of his cartel. Full episode available to subscribers on Patreon and Apple Podcasts

Right wing extremists are using the housing crisis and the influx of Ukrainian refugees to stir resentment using more measured tactics. John Mooney speaks to Cianan O'Connor from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue on the rise of the New Right, its use of disinformation, the security threat it presents and where its headed.

John Mooney talks to Tom Jarvis of Myanmar Witness about the organisation's use of open source intelligence to investigate war crimes and human rights abuses in the Southeast Asian country.

John Mooney talks to Dr Alex Clarkson of Kings College on where Ireland fits into Europe's security and defence apparatus. This is the first of four episodes which examine the future of Irish neutrality in a rapidly changing world.

John Mooney is joined by Dr Aaron Edwards of the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst to discuss the ongoing issue of paramilitary peacekeeping by loyalist paramilitaries in Northern Ireland

John Mooney discusses Estonia's approach to defence with Marko Mihkelson, the chair of the Estonian Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs.

The Garda Commissioner Drew Harris hosted an event at Dublin's Gresham hotel to commemorate the centenary of the inaugural meeting to establish An Garda Síochána following Ireland's declaration as a Republic.

This event consisted of historical talks on the foundation of An Garda Síochána followed by a panel discussion entitled "Has An Garda Síochána lived up to the ideals of those who met in this hotel 100 years ago?” The panel consisted of Commissioner Harris, Dr. Liam Mc Niffe, Michael Staines, Nora Owen, Nóirín O Sullivan and Sergeant John Reynolds.

The Dark State would like to sincerely thank the staff at the Garda Press Office for facilitating the broadcast of this podcast.