A stormy global outlook for 2026

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

Of Chinese expansionism and New Zealand naivety

Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha is monitoring Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea (photo: NZDF) Over the past several years, as international tensions have risen around the world, many New Zealanders have been wondering how much longer we can try to look the other way and pretend they do not affect us. … Continue reading Of Chinese expansionism and New Zealand naivety