Why Ireland Is So Vulnerable to Russian Threats | WSJ

Ireland is a small country with huge global significance; around 75% of all transatlantic subsea cables pass through or near its waters. However the historically neutral country has the lowest level of defense spending in the European Union. As more Russian-linked vessels transit through its waters, Ireland’s government has vowed to increase spending. WSJ’s Sune Engel Rasmussen joins the Irish Navy as it tries to safeguard its seas. Chapters: 0:00 Ireland’s global importance 1:18 Ireland’s Navy 4:26 Ireland’s small defense spending 6:37 Ireland’s military neutrality 8:37 What’s next? WSJ Originals features in-depth reporting, investigations and on-the-ground journalism that uncovers the forces shaping business, politics and the world around us. #Ireland #Russia #WSJ