Michael Murphy
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It is unfortunate that the UN Security Council has once again failed to demonstrate effectiveness and act decisively in the face of such a global threat as the Iranian regime's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. No one should be allowed to block such globally significant sea lanes or undermine the security of dozens of nations through terrorist attacks against the freedom of navigation. We faced a similar challenge in the Black Sea when the Russians attempted to block our ports and civilian shipping—Russia was trying to suffocate our economy. And we found a way to solve that problem through decisive action, not inaction. Now, we see a similar problem on a global scale. The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all vessels that sustain vital economy lifelines and maintain normal international trade. Countries in the region have spoken clearly on this, and we support the aspirations of the people of the Middle East and the Gulf for peace. Peace and security in this region directly impact stability, market predictability, and the cost of living in every single country. Such problems and this war must not be prolonged. The world needs a functional UNSC that acts more decisively to resolve acute security challenges of global magnitude.
Trump: “A whole civilization will die tonight ….”
Breakdown of MEP voting patterns on the latest aid package to Ukraine. Far left and far right form their usual horseshoe, taking the same aggressor-pleasing position.
Alexei Navalny displayed huge courage in the face of tyranny. His determination to expose the truth has left an enduring legacy, and my thoughts are with his family today. I am doing whatever it takes to defend our people, our values and our way of life from the threat of Russia and Putin’s murderous intent.
Evacuating Irish citizens abroad is counted as war now it seems.
Many saying removing the triple lock is giving up our neutrality. That means being neutral is dependent on the triple lock - which is weird because all other neutral states don't have a triple lock. In fact, nobody does. And for good reason.
I find it demeaning that after more than a century of independence, we are not mature enough to trust our parliament & government to take decisions on our behalf & want to cede responsibility to others. TL was a policy devised nearly 25 years ago in a very different world. It is outmoded.
It was a grave misjudgement for @ucddublin to award Noam Chomsky its highest award - the Ulysses Medal in 2013. That was the case even before his connections with Epstein were revealed. He has for decades supported dictatorships around with the world provided they were anti-western. Irish society is all too willing to indulge and even laud the far left, when it should have the same cordon sanitaire placed around it as the far right.
I find it demeaning that after more than a century of independence, we are not mature enough to trust our parliament & government to take decisions on our behalf & want to cede responsibility to others. TL was a policy devised nearly 25 years ago in a very different world. It is outmoded.
Spoke with @ZelenskyyUa about the energy situation in Ukraine, with Russia’s attacks causing terrible human suffering, as well as on the ongoing efforts to bring an end to the war. We’re committed to ensuring that Ukraine continues to get the crucial support needed to defend today and ultimately secure a lasting peace.
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado says she presented US President Donald Trump with her medal bbc.in/3NtdHZF