The Earth is being treated like rubbish (S. Murdoch, 08/12/24) As the world grapples with the fact that the United States just punched international law in the head with its kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro, I am contemplating what the year 2026 will bring for a world looking dicier by the month. I cannot imagine a … Continue reading A stormy global outlook for 2026
New Zealand needs an independent foreign policy
Following the refusal by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters to acknowledge the State of Palestine, many people have taken to social media bemoaning the absence of an "independent foreign policy". I thought I would take the opportunity to outline why I think we need one and how it could look. Trump? Xi? Or a … Continue reading New Zealand needs an independent foreign policy
Charlie Kirk and why New Zealand should not import U.S./U.K. culture wars
A tweet by A.C.T. Leader David Seymour ignores the fact that political rhetoric stokes tensions. The murder of U.S. far right political advocate Charlie Kirk has seen a divisive, contentious debate erupt around around his conduct. Halfway around the world, politicians in New Zealand are advocating remembering Mr Kirk, despite him having nothing to do … Continue reading Charlie Kirk and why New Zealand should not import U.S./U.K. culture wars
Standing up to Israeli aggression is not being anti-Israel
An Iranian missile explodes in Tel Aviv, Israel (Credit: A.P.) Israel and Iran are at war. After months of worsening tensions highlighted by occasional posturing, the Iranian-Israel feud over Iran's nuclear ambitions erupted into war on Friday last week. There is absolutely nothing to gain from continuing the war for a minute longer. The conflict … Continue reading Standing up to Israeli aggression is not being anti-Israel
New Zealand forgetting its Pasifika neighbours: a third way view of China vs the U.S.
New Zealand is forgetting about its south Pacific neighbours.
Leftist Kiwi Writes 