Global Insight: Govt handling of NZ jihadist 'irresponsible'
Momentous events in northern Syria show the New Zealand government continues to be irresponsible in its handling of New Zealand jihadist Mark Taylor, Professor Robert Patman says.
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Global Insight: The other Korea is the real worry
Global Insight: The other Korea is the real worry
Do not be distracted by the prospect of another Donald Trump-Kim Jong Un talk fest. The real worry is the deteriorating relationship between South Korea and Japan, Professor Robert Patman warns.
Global Insight: Populist view may bite Bridges
Global Insight: Populist view may bite Bridges
Simon Bridges' populist and partisan take on China and online extremism could come back to bite him, warns Professor Robert Patman.
Global Insight: Boris gambles on parliament shutdown
Global Insight: Boris gambles on parliament shutdown
See below for full video interviewThe move to suspend the United Kingdom Parliament just weeks out from the Brexit leave date is a desperate gamble by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to hold on to...
Global Insight: Growing discontent in Russia
Global Insight: Growing discontent in Russia
Vladimir Putin's attempts to undermine Western democracies in order to keep his grip on power in Russia appear to be failing, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: China's presence in Pacific growing
Global Insight: China's presence in Pacific growing
The prospect of China establishing a military base in the South Pacific should not scare New Zealand in to marching in lockstep with Australia and the United States, Professor Patman warns.
Global Insight: Leaders need to up their game with Boris, Donald
Global Insight: Leaders need to up their game with Boris, Donald
In light of an endorsement of Boris Johnson's buffoonery and a slow response to Donald Trump's racism, New Zealand's leading politicians need to lift their game on the world stage, Prof Patman says.
Global Insight: Much at stake for China in Hong Kong
Global Insight: Much at stake for China in Hong Kong
Xi Jinping risks losing either way over Hong Kong protests, but the UK is in no position to be telling China to respect the rule of law, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: 'People power is not over in the Mid East'
Global Insight: 'People power is not over in the Mid East'
- For full video interview, see belowProtests in Algeria and Sudan are symptoms of three forces that will bring ongoing change in the Arab world, Professor Robert Patman predicts.
Global Insight: Raids encroach on news media freedom
Global Insight: Raids encroach on news media freedom
Police raids this week on an Australian media organisation and a journalist's home are the actions you would expect of an authoritarian regime, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: US in dangerous game with Iran
Global Insight: US in dangerous game with Iran
Donald Trump's game of hardball with Iran is dangerous and could backfire, Prof Robert Patman warns.
Global Insight: How to topple an authoritarian leader
Global Insight: How to topple an authoritarian leader
Donald Trump and Juan Guaido need to resist the temptation to use foreign military force to resolve the crisis engulfing Venezuela, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Teaming up against terrorism on social media
Global Insight: Teaming up against terrorism on social media
Jacinda Ardern's plan to work with France to "rein in'' the internet is not an attack on freedom of speech, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Dangers in Brexit push
Global Insight: Dangers in Brexit push
Pushing ahead with Brexit could have dire consequences for British politics, will create difficulties for New Zealand exporters and will weaken the international rule of law, Prof Robert Patman claims.
EU leaders agree second Brexit delay
EU leaders agree second Brexit delay
EU leaders have agreed to grant British Prime Minister Theresa May a new Brexit deadline of October 31, after France's Emmanuel Macron opposed efforts to give her another year.
Global Insight: Tackling Islamophobia in Australia
Global Insight: Tackling Islamophobia in Australia
Australia might not want to go as far as New Zealand in speaking out against the rhetoric that fuelled the alleged Christchurch mosque shooter's Islamophobia, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: NZ's isolation no protection against terrorism
Global Insight: NZ's isolation no protection against terrorism
The mass shooting in Christchurch mosques today is a stark reminder that geographical distance is no protection, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Call to take Kiwi jihadi 'out of circulation'
Global Insight: Call to take Kiwi jihadi 'out of circulation'
The New Zealand Government needs to take Kiwi jihadi Mark Taylor "out of circulation'', Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: NZ needs to be 'friendly but firm' with China
Global Insight: NZ needs to be 'friendly but firm' with China
It is important China gets the message that democracies cannot be pressured in to changing their positions on core issues such as democracy and human rights, Prof Robert Patman says. The international relations specialist made the comments during an ODTtv Global Insight interview about the increasingly fraught relationship between New Zealand and China.
Global Insight: The Japan-NZ relationship
Global Insight: The Japan-NZ relationship
Japan would like to join New Zealand's intelligence-sharing alliance to improve its relationship with the United States, Professor Robert Patman believes.