Writers debate: Should the EU form an army, and should Ireland participate?

In light of the United States saying it cannot be reied on for the region's security, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the formation of a cross-continental force - but is it a good idea? Our experts debate

As global security threats rise and the US signals that Europe must take more responsibility for its own defense, the question of a European army has gained urgency. 

As global security threats rise and the US signals that Europe must take more responsibility for its own defense, the question of a European army has gained urgency. 

In this debate, retired Army Colonel Dorcha Lee argues in favor of greater EU military integration, while former UN peacekeeper Edward Horgan warns against the dangers of militarisation.