A new report from leading U.K. think tank Policy Exchange has sounded the alarm over the Republic of Ireland’s rapidly deteriorating relationship with the United States, warning that Britain could face similar consequences if it fails to align itself with Washington’s evolving strategic priorities.
Titled “Peak Ireland? Ireland’s Diplomatic Challenges and the Lessons for the UK,” the report argues that Dublin’s long-cherished status as a favored U.S. ally is now in crisis — undermined by what it describes as “free-loading” on defense, divergence on foreign policy, and dependence on low-tax economics that have antagonized the Trump administration.
In a foreword to the report, Robert C. O’Brien, former U.S. national security adviser to President Donald J. Trump, issues a stark warning that Ireland’s once-special standing in Washington is “under unprecedented scrutiny.”
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