A Clare politics professor is warning that retaliation from US President Donald Trump would be highly likely if US militart access to Shannon Airport was withdrawn suddenly.
NATO’s top military commander, General Alexus Grynkewic, has claimed Ireland’s relationship with the United States would be damaged if military access to the Clare base is rescinded.
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US military use of Shannon Airport has fallen significantly since the height of the Iraq War, although there was a recent spike following the outbreak of hostilities with Iran.
Newmarket-on-Fergus native and Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Donnacha Ó’Beacháin, says Grynkewic’s view of Shannon’s importance is overstated.
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