Leftist Kiwi Writes World Affairs, Country, United Kingdom, China, Russia, India, Israel

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

Leftist Kiwi Writes Foreign Affairs, Iran, Israel, New Zealand Affairs, World Affairs

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

Leftist Kiwi Writes Foreign Affairs, Israel, New Zealand Affairs, United States, World Affairs

Why Netanyahu’s indictment is good for international law

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant were issued with International Criminal Court warrants for their arrest on Thursday. Whilst the United States and Israel inevitably slammed the decision, it was ultimately a good day for international law. As a result of his arrest warrant, Mr Netanyahu, his former … Continue reading Why Netanyahu’s indictment is good for international law

Leftist Kiwi Writes Foreign Affairs, Israel, New Zealand Affairs, Palestine, World Affairs

Hamas and Israeli settler designation a welcome move

The Government announced on Thursday that HAMAS is now designated a terrorist organization. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters made the announcement on Thursday, where he also announced that Israeli settlers would be hit with sanctions. This is welcome news and acknowledges that there is extremism happening on both the Israeli side and the Palestinian … Continue reading Hamas and Israeli settler designation a welcome move