Leftist Kiwi Writes China, Cook Islands, Defence, Foreign Affairs, New Zealand Affairs, World Affairs

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

Leftist Kiwi Writes Canada, Government, Ministers of the Crown, New Zealand Affairs, Politics, United States, World Affairs

2025 outlook for Aotearoa New Zealand

This is a year in which numerous significant decisions about the future of this country, and its needs will need to be made. It is the penultimate year for this Government, which is already one of the least popular for this stage in its tenure. What happens in 2025 could determine the fate of the … Continue reading 2025 outlook for Aotearoa New Zealand

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 A.C.T., Economy, New Zealand Affairs, Political Parties, United States, World Affairs

The coming Trumpian catastrophe

For four years, the administration of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden had two purposes as far as the world was concerned. One, undo the damage caused by the first presidency of Donald Trump. Two, ensure that enough progress is made tackling the issues that made Mr Trump's first presidency - and the 06 January 2021 … Continue reading The coming Trumpian catastrophe