Will Ireland Join NATO?

Despite an ongoing debate, Ireland is unlikely to join NATO anytime soon, but the country will probably adjust its security doctrine to bring it closer to the alliance and improve its protection from Russia's unconventional aggression. On June 22, Ireland began a four-day public consultation to review the country's foreign, security and defense policies, including the specific question of NATO membership. The Consultative Forum includes academics, researchers, politicians, representatives from EU member states, and members of the general public. Once the debate is over, the forum will issue a report for Ireland's foreign ministry, which will then decide whether to make recommendations to the broader Irish government....