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

Leftist Kiwi Writes Crime, Justice, New Zealand Affairs

The problem with Americanizing our prisons

As we plunge deep into the first year of the new Government, some all too familiar conservative policies are coming to the fore on justice. Remember the time we had 3 Strikes under the Government of former Prime Minister John Key? Remember the preference for more prison beds than tackling the socio-economic drivers of crime? … Continue reading The problem with Americanizing our prisons