The recent drone incursion off the coast of Dublin during President Zelensky's visit exposed gaping failures in Ireland's ability to protect the state and visiting heads of state. The former air corps pilot Kevin Phipps and the former naval commander Tony Geraghty join John Mooney to discuss the details of the incident, the government's response, public perception, and the implications for military preparedness and national security.

The discussion highlights the challenges posed by hybrid threats, the legal frameworks governing military action, and the need for improved coordination and resources within Ireland's defense strategy.

The recent drone incursion off the coast of Dublin during President Zelensky's visit exposed gaping failures in Ireland's ability to protect the state and visiting heads of state. The former air corps pilot Kevin Phipps and the former naval commander Tony Geraghty join John Mooney to discuss the details of the incident, the government's response, public perception, and the implications for military preparedness and national security. The discussion highlights the challenges posed by hybrid threats, the legal frameworks governing military action, and the need for improved coordination and resources within Ireland's defense strategy.

Dark Skies: Inside the Russian Drone Incident

Welcome to the Dark State, a subscription only podcast which examines the security threats facing the modern world. 

Each week we look at the ever changing threat landscape in conversation with security experts, scientists and academics.
 
You can subscribe to the Dark State on Patreon and iTunes, or listen to some free episodes posed on Soundcloud, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Welcome to the Dark State, a subscription only podcast which examines the security threats facing the modern world. Each week we look at the ever changing threat landscape in conversation with security experts, scientists and academics. You can subscribe to the Dark State on Patreon and iTunes, or listen to some free episodes posed on Soundcloud, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Welcome To The Dark State

So which is it? Does Al Qaeda or Islamic State pose the greatest threat to the West? Or is radical Islam leaderless and in flux? And do jihadist extremists pose a threat to Irish security? 

John Mooney speaks to Moign Khawaja, a PHD candidate at Dublin City University (DCU) who is conducting research into jihadist propaganda. Khawaja is a leading expert on Islamic terrorist organisations and a recognised expert on the development of Islamic State.

So which is it? Does Al Qaeda or Islamic State pose the greatest threat to the West? Or is radical Islam leaderless and in flux? And do jihadist extremists pose a threat to Irish security? John Mooney speaks to Moign Khawaja, a PHD candidate at Dublin City University (DCU) who is conducting research into jihadist propaganda. Khawaja is a leading expert on Islamic terrorist organisations and a recognised expert on the development of Islamic State.

Jihadism Adrift

Does the Far Right pose a threat to democracy and security in Ireland? John Mooney speaks to Aoife Gallagher, an analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD).

Alt Ireland

The Dark State is a bio-monthly podcast about the security threats facing modern Ireland and the world. The podcast is hosted by the journalist John Mooney, who interviews experts on organised crime, terrorism, national security and defence to bring you an inside perspective on the most pressing issues of the day.

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