World Politics
A Turning Point Has Been Reached
The world is in a very dark place right now. If the next global conflict comes to pass, there will be a recalibration at the end of it.
They Are Losing Our Trust
The coalition has a lot on its hands, but it is in danger of throwing away the next election because it is losing the respect and trust of voters. ACT and New Zealand First are raising legitimate concerns about the coalition’s direction. National needs to listen and learn, before it’s too late.
Child Poverty Is on the Wane, Too
While child poverty is on the wane, some areas stubbornly persist.
‘Recognition’ Has No Basis in Law
‘Palestinian recognition’ is a gross violation of the international law they so profess to love.
Two States
The just position for our government to take is to encourage a democratic Israel to continue its attempt to get rid of Hamas.
Why the Peace Deal in Ukraine Runs Through China
Any strategy that ignores China is doomed from the start, because China now holds the decisive leverage on Russia’s economic and military survival.
The Clark and Key Visit to China
It’s impossible to understand why there should have been the slightest criticism of Helen Clark and John Key for attending the parade. In helping to preserve New Zealand’s relationship with our most important trading partner, we owe them our gratitude.
West Exec – the Intelligence Factory
Part II of the WestExec papers: the intelligence community’s job wasn’t to inform policy. It was to satisfy the policy maker.
Ishiba’s Resignation Not What You Might Think
No, it’s not because of immigration protests.
Setting the Stage for NATO?
As Russian forces take more ground, the Ukrainians will become increasingly desperate to find a way to drag NATO directly into the war.