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
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.
Our good mate Australia
New Zealanders and Australians have a relationship that few other countries around the world can claim to enjoy. Sure, when it comes to sport we love a good rivalry and few will deny the intensity of the Australian/New Zealand rivalry. It goes so far as to have inspired t-shirts which read "I support two teams: … Continue reading Our good mate Australia
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