Global Insight: Covid-19 requires one world government
A call for a temporary one world government to tackle Covid-19 makes sense, Professor Robert Patman says.
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Global Insight: 'Solidarity needed' to win Covid-19 war
Global Insight: 'Solidarity needed' to win Covid-19 war
Covid-19 has brought science and interdependence back centre-stage, but global solidarity needs to step up if the war is to be won, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Covid-19 complicates oil price war
Global Insight: Covid-19 complicates oil price war
See full interview belowWhoever blinks first in the global oil price war, it will not mean an immediate return to higher prices at the pump, Professor Robert Patman predicts.
Global Insight: The Bernie factor
Global Insight: The Bernie factor
Bernie Sanders is only extreme by United States standards. But even there, he is gaining in popularity, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Could Coronavirus change the course of history?
Global Insight: Could Coronavirus change the course of history?
The deadly Coronavirus is being likened to Pearl Harbour and Chernobyl for its potential to change the course of history.
Global Insight: NZ may become minor global power
Global Insight: NZ may become minor global power
- See below for full interviewThis could be the year New Zealand emerges as a minor global power, Professor Robert Patman predicts.
Global Insight: Facebook's threat to democracy
Global Insight: Facebook's threat to democracy
Social media giants need to be held to account to ensure free and fair elections, Professor Robert Patman warns.
Global Insight 2019 retrospective
Global Insight 2019 retrospective
Ineffectual climate change responses and international trade wars are related symptoms of a globalised world acting in an increasingly fragmented way.
Global Insight: New Zealand's relationship with Samoa
Global Insight: New Zealand's relationship with Samoa
New Zealand must remember its sometimes-negative history in the Pacific as it builds a deeper relationship with Pacific Island states, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Refusal to release report 'a clear cover-up'
Global Insight: Refusal to release report 'a clear cover-up'
How much longer can the United Kingdom and the United States continue to be part of the Five Eyes alliance under their current governments?
Global Insight: Advantages for NZ in India trade deal
Global Insight: Advantages for NZ in India trade deal
New Zealand wants a free trade deal with India in case its relationship with China sours.
Global Insight: Chile unrest a warning to world
Global Insight: Chile unrest a warning to world
Violent protests in Chile have profound implications for all countries, including New Zealand, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Govt handling of NZ jihadist 'irresponsible'
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.
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.