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1. Where Do We Go? With Whom Do We Stand?
Chris Trotter
- New Zealand’s entry into World War I was dictated without input from its people, leading to significant casualties among young New Zealanders.
- 🇳🇿 In 1939, New Zealand again aligned with Britain in World War II under Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage, despite improved autonomy.
- 🛡️ Trust in Britain for defense persisted post-WWII until Japan’s threat highlighted vulnerabilities, prompting reliance on the American Pacific Fleet.
- 💣 Post-WWII, New Zealand faced dilemmas over nuclear deterrence amid global superpower tensions, shaping its foreign policy.
- 🤝 Despite Cold War pressures, New Zealand maintained independence, notably adopting a nuclear-free stance under Prime Minister Helen Clark.
