John O’Brennan

John O’Brennan

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John O’Brennan is a professor of European politics at Maynooth University, known for his insights into geopolitical dynamics. He has recently voiced skepticism about the likelihood of a peace deal in Ukraine, suggesting that the conflict's complexities and Ukraine's strategy for victory complicate the prospects for international troop deployments.

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John O’Brennan is a professor of European Politics who has lived and worked in Bulgaria.

Viktor Orbán is gone, but the EU has a new headache in Bulgaria’s leader Rumen Radev – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-23
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John O’Brennan made a strong case for completing EU enlargement towards central and eastern Europe and the Balkans.

What might a more equal dialogue look like in a fractious and divided world? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-28
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John O’Brennan, professor of European politics at Maynooth University in Ireland, said in an interview this week that Trump’s assertion could not be more wrong or inaccurate.

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about China, Japan and the EU at Cabinet meeting
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-10
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John O’Brennan expressed skepticism about the likelihood of achieving a peace deal in Ukraine.

Could Irish peacekeepers end up in Ukraine if EU is drawn in to protect a ceasefire? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-02-23
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