Sir, – Following January 6th, 2021, many decried the nadir of American democracy. Some weeks ago, he called for the unconditional surrender of the Iranian regime and for its citizenry to rise up against it. Mark Carney’s “rupture” in international relations is laid apparent. The US under the current regime is no longer a reliable, serious or even desirable partner. – Yours, etc,GERRY ARTHURS,Lecturer in international relations and politics,South East Technological University,Waterford.

Source: The Irish Times April 09, 2026 09:33 UTC