The Leuna chemical plant in Eastern Germany was initially developed during the First World War to produce artificial nitrogen for use in explosives. The world’s first production of synthetic fuel from brown coal commenced at Leuna in 1927. From 1933…
The Irish Defence Forces Leadership Doctrine emphasises the need for lifelong study and experiential learning, and the Defence Forces have considerable experience in managing oral history projects, including the Bureau of Military History and the…
The recent India-China border crisis in Ladakh underscores the threat posed by Beijing to the United States (US) and Indian interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Accordingly, the spat presents opportunities to strengthen the US-India partnership.…
With the change in the global geopolitical landscape, the popular discourse among scholars is that global power is shifting toward the east. This shift in global power is primarily because of China’s rise and India’s emerging economy bringing new…
The Long-Range Strike Bomber (LRSB) fleet is a legacy left behind by the Cold War era when trans-regional and inter-continental range bombers were part of the nuclear triad. The United States (US) and the Soviet Union maintained LRSBs primarily to…
China is conscious of the fact that projection of power requires dynamic maritime strategy and robust naval capabilities. China knows that unless it is able to secure its interests in the Indian Ocean it will be difficult to sustain economic growth.…
We are living in a geo-politically transforming world, forcing nations to persistently engage in cooperation, competition, cooperation, and even conflict. While the potential global threat and disastrous consequences of biological warfare were known…
Since the time it was unveiled in the White House on January 28, 2020, Peace to Prosperity: A Vision to Improve the Lives of the Palestinian and Israeli People or more commonly known as Trump Plan, is a non-starter. As it was being announced, two…
The Defence Forces are Ireland's military instrument of national power with responsibilities for national security and defence. The Irish government is committed to supporting international peace and security by deploying Defence Forces' personnel on…
Responding to a dearth of literature on the subject, this paper explores and examines what motivates people to join the Irish Defence Forces. In addition, it examines recruitment strategy and policy within the Defence Forces, in order to assess the…
