Donnacha Ó Beacháin
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I was asked about the rationale for the US-Israeli war on Iran and whether an off-ramp was in sight I noted wryly that Americans are a very lucky people - wherever they go to defend freedom and democracy they invariably find oil
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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 t...
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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 stress...
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It was a real pleasure to talk on Ireland AM today about my new book -"Unfinished Empire Russian imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad" Great conversation and feedback!
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As before, the US is prioritising Russia over neighbours like Ukraine Putin will manipulate Trump's impatience for a "deal" and profitable relations with Russia Ukraine finds its...
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On @euronews.com I pointed out that Putin has never hidden his goal: for Russia to subdue and annex Ukraine. The only real question now is how far the US is willing to go in help...
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I spoke to TRT World about the upcoming election in Hungary, a potentially pivotal moment for the country’s political trajectory. In this segment I emphasised how Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party has sought to undermine Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s brutal ongoing invasion.
Discussed Hungary elections with Flor MacCarthy and @shonamurray.bsky.social on Oireachtas TV Defeating Orbán is one thing, dismantling Orbánism quite another Expectations are high and Magyar’s support base is diverse, even contradictory. Managing expectations will be key to avoiding fragmentation
For four years Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been Ukraine’s commander and communicator in chief during its struggle against Russia's genocidal invasion I tried to convey some of his character and challenges in this short video broadcast on Irish TV during his historic visit last week Part 2 in comments
On RTÉ's Six-One News I discussed EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine withstand the consequences of Russia’s invasion Using Russian assets to support Ukraine is not as radical as allowing the costs of this war to fall on the victims
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
On RTÉ, I highlighted a striking contradiction. Ireland hosts Europe’s largest alumina refinery at Aughinish - and exports to Russia have skyrocketed since 2022. Australia banned these exports early in the war, citing their strategic importance. The EU has not followed suit. Why the divergence?
30 years after buying my first CD, I finally got to see @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social live. A predictably wonderful performance with a bonus "My Lovely Horse" for St. Patrick's Day! One of the greatest songwriters of our time, Neil Hannon evokes the full range of human emotions with deceptive ease
Why does Aughinish export so much alumina to Russia? Ownership! It's a Russian company, part of an internal supply chain feeding Russian industry despite the invasion of Ukraine The issue isn't so much what Aughinish produces. It's where it goes There are alternatives My interview today ...
Russia wants Ukraine’s land, and the U.S. wants its resources. On today’s @euronews.com, I highlighted how the Kremlin’s stance on Ukraine remains unchanged - while Europe still struggles to step up and fill the void left by Trump's dramatic policy shift.
As tensions between the US and EU escalated last week - over Greenland and Trump's tariffs - I spoke to TRT about Europe’s growing dilemma, caught between Russia and the US. We are seeing a clear return to spheres of influence, with worrying implications for small(er) states.
Les USA ne sont pas prêt de céder ! Jean-Marc Jancovici - KEDGE Business School - 11/03/2024 #Jancovici #planete #écologie #climat
NATO Military Chief Giuseppe Cavo Dragone: We cannot think about a European army. It’s an oxymoron — ornonsense.
⭕Alors #qu'Israël bombarde à nouveau #Nuseirat, le « cessez-le-feu » de #Gaza continue de faire saigner les #Palestiniens chaque jour.
ICYMI, Governor Spencer Cox tells me he believes the states along the Colorado River might be able to reach a short-term deal for water for more than 40 million people in the West: www.fox13now.com/news/colorad... #utpol #Utah
Advokatica Miroslava Popadić kaže da MUP nije dostavio nijedan pisani dokaz, ni u odgovoru na tužbu, ni na pripremnom ročištu. Jedina dokazna sredstva koja je policija predložila su iskazi dvojice dekana koji su je i pozvali u kampus.
I know you realize just how unconscionable this is. Please, share this video, the more of us who stand up against this bullshit the better!
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (Broodwich) - Treasure Map Network: Adult Swim Physical Media: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Volume 3 DVD/Aqua Teen Hunger Force: The Baffler Meal Complete Collection DVD Original Air Date: November 2, 2003 #nostalgia #retro #2000s #adultswim #athf
Learn more about Tim taking over INFOWARS! 🧅 Hear from The Onion CEO Ben Collins on the latest episode of Office Hours Live at youtube.com/officehourslive or enjoy a FREE 7-day trial to patreon.com/officehourslive.
Sunday beatdowns and reviewing footage from this weekend's TX Showdown, come learn stuff about the game over morning coffee while playing 2XKO on stream! twitch.tv/anakonistark
Gamescom might be done, but we are still working on Medic: Pacific War at full throttle! 🙌 It would be lovely to get more visibility from this post, so if you find it while scrolling your feed, give it a share! Help an #indiedev reach more users. ❤️ #indiegame #UE5
#mlb #betting #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-15/us/Sports/fr/bs/L'enquête-sur-les-paris-de-la-MLB-s'intensifie-:-5-nouvelles-suspensions-annoncées/1277429
Here’s a #MondayMorningMinute with #nature here on #WorldBeeSanctuary. Take a moment. #pause Go do some #good. Have the best week you can. If you’re not having a good week - tell someone. And if someone tells you - Listen. Really #listen. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #cowparsley #monday #peace #love
This Day in Buster… May 12, 1928 “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” premieres in New York. #oldhollywood #damfino #silentfilm
Do you love anime thighs? I do, and I wrote a deep dive into the history of sexy thighs in anime. Read it here: jli.st/41lzEhF Sauce is Nana Maru San Batsu.
Tony Blair is right that Labour needs a serious debate about its future, but that debate can’t just be about the solutions of the past. Simply returning to the economic model of the 1990s won’t answer today’s challenges. 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on BBC News 👇
Wie suchtkranke Menschen die Doppelstrategie des Hamburger Senats – Hilfsangebote und Vertreibung – erleben und was #Hamburg von der Schweizer Drogenpolitik lernen kann – das sind Themen im Schwerpunkt der Juli-Ausgabe. 🗞️ Die neue Ausgabe bekommt ihr ab sofort auf Hamburgs Straßen. 🎤 Luca Wiggers
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Why Yoga is the Ultimate Shield As the AI revolution changes our world, how do we stay grounded and independent?
Short Vid: Sacramento May Vote on a Major Transportation Funding Plan A new Sacramento ballot proposal would fund safer streets, better transit, and road repairs across the region. #Sacramento #sacrt #BikeInfrastructure #UrbanPlanning #Transportation
I learned a lot about the lumberjacks who called the northwoods home at the Minnesota Historical Society's Forest History Center in Grand Rapids. Have you ever been?
Did you know the BMI was never designed for modern healthcare? Maria Pendolino explains how a formula created in the 1800s, based only on white Belgian men, continues to shape who receives care today. Watch the full conversation on Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong out now.
The holidays can be confusing for people living with dementia. Simple moments, familiar traditions, and gentle presence matter more than perfect celebrations. 🔁 Share this with someone caring for a loved one #DementiaCare #HolidayWithDementia #CaregiverSupport #HolidayConnections #MCIandBeyond
Like an Airline Co-Op. Is this how we take down the billionaires and corporations?
Lunar Lander - Atari (1979, Atari) Available on Polymega Collection Volume 1: tinyurl.com/wsn5dj2d
Is the Seventh-day Adventist Church Lukewarm? Meaning Explained from Book of Revelation What does “lukewarm” mean in the message to Laodicea in the Book of Revelation? Explore whether it applies to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and understand its
Hey y’all 🌲 How do you cook an alligator? With a croc-pot 🐊 Checkout The YouTube 🎥 → youtube.com/@UpliftedMax Stay Uplifted 🌲 #ENVTuber #YouTube #Gaming
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I Don’t Think About Americans’ Financial Situation” — WHAT?! The President of U.S. is meant to be the voice of the people. Yet at a time when Americans are struggling financially, he told reporters: “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation.”
2025 is the year the mainstream media died. What replaces it is up to us. BEEF BOURGUIGNON👇
Nach dem Cyberangriff auf den US-amerikanischen Medizintechnik-Konzern Stryker mussten Mitarbeitende auf unsichere Messenger-Dienste zurückgreifen. Was Stryker geholfen hätte: eine sofort einsatzbereite und unabhängige sekundäre Kommunikationsplattform → mailbox.org/de/evac/
🌿“One of the changes we've made to become resilient is the use of environmental crops to offset the risk of our cropping rotation on areas prone to flooding.” - Farmer Will Brown New @thecccuk.bsky.social report www.theccc.org.uk/publication/... More #FarmingVoices ffcc.co.uk/conversation...
Happy Final Fantasy Friday y'all! Today, we say farewell to Final Fantasy IX and instead say hello to FINAL FANTASY X! But first, thank you to all who joined our DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION stream on Wednesday! As you can see, I found out the hard way that the bears should not be treated lightly!
1/2 In case you were wondering, yes Ukraine has also been continuing its fire control of logistical routes used by the invaders in occupied Ukraine. Exhibit A - Melitopol'