World Politics
Is There Foreign Interference in NZ Academia?
PILLAR has written to Minister for Tertiary Education Hon Penny Simmonds asking whether the government has sought security advice on Confucius Institutes and whether it will review foreign-state-linked university partnerships.
Live and Let (the State) Die
How about I do attribution studies for politics? That is actually a magnificent idea. Unfortunately, I have an intellect, I have a conscience, and I have far better things to do. But I swear if I did this there would be editors and peer reviewers willing to bestow publication and celebration on me.
The Trump-Class Battleship Will Be Pricey
More powerful than any US Navy warship ever built, but can America afford it?
A Digital First Dystopia
We must ensure the right to paper, the right to conduct business in cash, and freedom of choice. Digital systems should be an option, not a mandate.
When Charities Lose Sight of Their Purpose
It really is a cautionary tale: when charities lose sight of their core purpose, they lose their soul – and along with it they lose supporters.
Why the Theocrats Will Not Trade the Republic for Luxury
The likelihood of a true, durable commitment from the men who now hold the levers in Tehran is slim to none. The Islamic Republic, in their eyes, is not a business to be optimized. It is a sacred project. And sacred projects are not sold for a more luxurious exile.
Why You Should Never Use This Weasel-Word
‘Islamism’ is a gaslighting that has bamboozled even conservatives.
