Declan Power believes Russia is looking to flex its muscles beyond the Ukraine conflict.
A rebel insurgency in Syria is now making advances on the city of Hama, after they claimed control of Aleppo.
Russian and Syrian warplanes are trying to end the rebel offensive.
Iran's promised to help the Syrian regime.
Security and Defence Analyst, Mullingar's Declan Power, says Russia is trying to show its strength in Syria:
Takeaway - Laois Delivery Driver Has Car Seized
Gardaí stopped the car on Friday evening in Portlaoise.
ELECTED: Kevin 'Boxer' Moran Elected To The Dáil
The Independent candidate got elected on the 14th count.
ELECTED: Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin Candidate Has Been Elected To The Dáil
She will return to the Dáil.
'Fianna Fáil's Success Story Is Marvellous' - Donie Cassidy
The Fianna Fáil man is full of praise for his party at the General Election Count Centre.
'I Will Comfortably Retain My Seat This Evening' - Robert Troy
The Fianna Fáil candidate is currently in line to take the third next seat in the Dáil.
Slow And Steady Gains for Senator Michéal Carrigy to Win Fourth Seat in Longford-Westmeath
He's likely to gain the fourth seat and become a TD.
GE24: Longford-Westmeath Count Live Blog As It Happened
Live updates on the general election count in Athlone.
Sorca Clarke Feeling Confident Of Her Chances in Longford-Westmeath
The Sinn Feín TD is currently in the running for the last seat in Longford-Westmeath.
"Toxic, Despicable, and Disgusting" - Caroline-Dwane Stanley Turns On Sinn Fein
Brian Stanley's eagerly awaited arrival the Laois count centre has proven controversial.
GE24: Laois Count Centre Live Blog As It Happened
It looks like it will be a tight contest for the third seat in the O'Moore County.
GE24: All Three Seats Filled In Offaly As It Happened
11 candidates were vying for three seats.
Carol Nolan Retains Her Dail Seat In Offaly
Two seats are still left to be filled.
ELECTED: Peter Burke Elected On The First Count In Longford Westmeath
He will be returning to to the Dáil.
ELECTED: Willie Aird Romps To Victory In Laois
The Portlaoise councillor has been a public representative for since 1979.
Troy Maintains Confidence In Fianna Fáil In Longford-Westmeath
A first count has yet to be called in the constituency.
"These Are Things That You Dream Off" - Willie Aird On The Cusp Of Election
The long serving councillor will be the first TD elected in Laois.
Independent Carol Nolan "Delighted" As She Looks Set To Be Returned To The Dáil
She took 22% of the vote.
Former Justice Minister Expects Stanley Will Win Third Laois Seat
Charlie Flanagan believes Fine Gael and Fianna Fail will return to government.
Sinn Fein Candidate "Hopeful" Of Being Returned To The Dáil
Aoife Masterson says the tallies are positive.
Final Tally Shows Fianna Fáil's Joe Flaherty May Be In Danger
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran also looks likely to be on his way back to the Dáil.
