Donnacha Ó Beacháin discusses his new book Unfinished Empire, which explores Russian imperialism and its implications for contemporary geopolitics. The discussion highlights the evolving role of the EU in geopolitics and the challenges faced by small countries like Ireland in a world increasingly dominated by authoritarian regimes.
Unfinished Empire
Insights on Russian Imperialism
Jun 25, 2025

The Dark State
The Dark State is an influential podcast about the security threats facing modern Ireland, Europe and the modern world.
The podcast is hosted by the journalist John Mooney, who interviews experts on organised crime, terrorism, national security and defence to bring you an inside perspective on the most pressing issues of the day.
Some podcasts are made available to the public to help raise awareness about the threats posed to western democracies by hostile states, terrorist groups and organised crime.
The Dark State is an influential podcast about the security threats facing modern Ireland, Europe and the modern world.
The podcast is hosted by the journalist John Mooney, who interviews experts on organised crime, terrorism, national security and defence to bring you an inside perspective on the most pressing issues of the day.
Some podcasts are made available to the public to help raise awareness about the threats posed to western democracies by hostile states, terrorist groups and organised crime.Listen on
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