Global Insight: Putin wins again - but at what cost?
Vladimir Putin's apparent theft of the Russian elections actually spells bad news for his regime, Professor Robert Patman predicts.
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Global Insight: NZ well positioned to respond to help halt climate change
Global Insight: NZ well positioned to respond to help halt climate change
In this episode of Global Insight, Professor Robert Patman discusses Greta Thunberg's recent criticism of Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand's apparent lack of efforts to halt climate change.
Global Insight: Security pact threat to nuclear reduction
Global Insight: Security pact threat to nuclear reduction
A deeply concerning precedent has been set by the new security deal between Australia, the United States and the UK, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Myanmar 'on brink of civil war'
Global Insight: Myanmar 'on brink of civil war'
The stakes are rising in Myanmar, as the country edges closer to civil war.
Global Insight: Time to look past the US
Global Insight: Time to look past the US
The resurgence of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan shows NZ cannot depend on the US in the way it has in the past, an international affairs specialist says.
Global Insight: Boris and Belarus
Global Insight: Boris and Belarus
Boris Johnson is being called out for hypocrisy over Belarus.
Global Insight: 'Critical moment' for China-West relations
Global Insight: 'Critical moment' for China-West relations
This is a "high noon" moment for global relations, Professor Robert Patman has told Global Insight.
Global Insight: Effects of war in Ethiopia may be felt from afar
Global Insight: Effects of war in Ethiopia may be felt from afar
See full episode belowThe brutal and see-sawing war in Ethiopia could have serious repercussions for New Zealand and other trade-dependent nations, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Hard-liner now president of Iran
Global Insight: Hard-liner now president of Iran
Economic and global realities might force firebrand hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi to become a pragmatist now that he is president of Iran, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Football shirt fury masks deeper issues
Global Insight: Football shirt fury masks deeper issues
Watch video highlights:Russia has reacted angrily to the Ukraine national football team's new jersey that bears a map which includes Crimea, a region annexed by Russia in 2014.
Global Insight: Incumbent PM of Samoa expected to cede power
Global Insight: Incumbent PM of Samoa expected to cede power
- Full interview belowSamoa is likely to get a peaceful transition of power to its first female Prime Minister.
Global Insight: US needs to put more pressure on Israel
Global Insight: US needs to put more pressure on Israel
"In terms of military power, this is the supermarket versus the corner shop," Prof Robert Patman says of the deadly conflict between Israel's military and Palestinian militants.
Global Insight: Covid reshaping relations
Global Insight: Covid reshaping relations
The crisis in India is an example of how Covid-19 is reshaping how countries work together, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: What China could lose if it invades Taiwan
Global Insight: What China could lose if it invades Taiwan
The threat of China invading Taiwan is real, but the cost to China would be substantial, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Tackling Myanmar's military coup
Global Insight: Tackling Myanmar's military coup
A little-used international agreement is a potential weapon against Myanmar's violent military coup, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Syrian war highlights 'need to reform UN'
Global Insight: Syrian war highlights 'need to reform UN'
The 10-year-old Syrian war highlights the urgent need to reform an impotent United Nations, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Targeting oligarchs would punish Putin
Global Insight: Targeting oligarchs would punish Putin
Russian oligarchs such as Chelsea Football club owner Roman Abramovich could be the target of future sanctions by the United States and the European Union.
Global Insight: NZ needs to 'up its game' over jihadists
Global Insight: NZ needs to 'up its game' over jihadists
New Zealand needs to pull up its own socks over dealings with potential ISIS terrorists, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Possible China influenced events in Myanmar
Global Insight: Possible China influenced events in Myanmar
It is possible that China played a role in this week’s military coup in Myanmar, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: 'Hard slog' ahead for Biden
Global Insight: 'Hard slog' ahead for Biden
Joe Biden will not pursue unity at all costs as the new president seeks to heal wounds deeper than any the United States has experienced in 160 years.