The Treaty Principles Debate and Us
The reality is that parliament’s Māori seats have been weaponised.
Reproduced with permission
Historical Lessons of the Short War Temptation
Julian Spencer-Churchill Dr. Julian Spencer-Churchill is associate professor of international relations at Concordia University, and author of Militarization and War (2007) and of Strategic Nuclear Sharing (2014). It is now a truism that political leaders don’t initiate wars with the expectation that they will be protracted contests of attrition.
Will Newsom Become the New ‘Teflon’ Politician?
Be prepared to see numerous fawning pieces from mainstream media outlets that present him as a demigod.
Javier Milei’s Blueprint for DOGE
A chainsaw for bureaucracy. Too many politicians don’t really understand economics, but Milei clearly does.
Putin Reacts to Long-Range Missiles in Ukraine
Whichever line of reasoning prevails, it’s safe to say that Trump and his national security team will have their work cut out on day one.
Oh How the Mighty Fall
Alan Jones once seemed unassailable. What ended it was a peculiarly Sydney story of media, politics and power.
Setting the Record Straight
In both countries they overwhelmingly declared that they viewed signing up as an opportunity to ‘travel and see the world’. Patriotism never came into it.
A Message to All Graduates
Don’t apply to Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ Social Investment Agency. It’s a PR scam.
The Court Appearance on Wednesday
Eliana Rubashkyn is facing a charge of assault using a vehicle. The alleged victim is a male police officer.
Dame Whina Cooper’s Hīkoi Was for Change
This week's hīkoi was for keeping the status quo, the opposite of what the NZ Herald claims.
How to Cut $2 Trillion of Fat From the Federal Budget
If it doesn’t ‘scream and bleed’ politically, it won’t likely make a dent in achieving the $2 trillion goal. There is just plain nothing antiseptic about slashing the Federal budget.
Will Scientists Admit They Haven’t Saved the Ozone Layer?
The longer the hole persists, the greater the likelihood that the ozone layer is dominated by natural factors, not human CFC emissions.
A Free-Market Guide to Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Some aspects of Trump’s immigration policy have the potential for fueling further expansion of a federal police state.
Living Freely in an Unfree World
By developing skills and strategies to live freely and independently, libertarians can pursue personal autonomy and minimise their susceptibility to control by others, particularly the government.
Tenant Has to Pay Only 1/10th
The case highlights the financial strain and legal complexities landlords face when repairing damage exceeding tenant liability limits.
mRNA Vaccines, Cognition and Our Future Prospects
A cessation in the use of these vaccines is long past overdue on safety grounds. Without this, the crisis in public health will only grow.