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.
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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.
Global Insight: The Covid effect
Global Insight: The Covid effect
Covid-19 has fundamentally changed the world, potentially for the better, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Foreign Minister a fit for PM's plan
Global Insight: Foreign Minister a fit for PM's plan
Jacinda Ardern’s choice of Foreign Minister fits with the Prime Minister’s aspiration to play "a prominent role" on the global stage. Prof Robert Patman believes.
Global Insight: Rising tensions in Ethiopia could affect NZ
Global Insight: Rising tensions in Ethiopia could affect NZ
Ethiopia tottering on the edge of civil war has alarming implications for New Zealand, foreign affairs specialist Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Election shows US still deeply divided
Global Insight: Election shows US still deeply divided
Even the Covid-19 pandemic has not been able to bridge the deep divisions the Presidential election has revealed in the United States society, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: France's Macron heeding the Call
Global Insight: France's Macron heeding the Call
France has adopted NZ's approach to tackling terror as the European nation struggles to deal with the beheading of school teacher by a Muslim extremist.
Global Insight: Conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan reignites
Global Insight: Conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan reignites
A border war between two former Soviet states has dangerous potential to put Turkey and Russia on a collision course, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Vaccine could be key
Global Insight: Vaccine could be key in US election
Mental strength and the timing of a Covid vaccine could determine who is the next president of the United States, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Can NZ trust Brexiteer Boris?
Global Insight: Can NZ trust Brexiteer Boris?
New Zealand politicians need to say whether they would hold the United Kingdom to account if elected, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Poisoning 'not just a matter for Russia'
Global Insight: Poisoning 'not just a matter for Russia'
The poisoning of Alexi Navalny is worrying world leaders already concerned about Vladimir Putin’s global impact, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Sealing border would hit too hard
Global Insight: Sealing border would hit too hard
New Zealand should be wary of sealing its border while the world waits for a Covid-19 vaccine to be found, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Peters' link with Brexiteers 'blurs message' on China
Global Insight: Peters' link with Brexiteers 'blurs message' on China
New Zealand’s principled stance on China is being muddied by Winston Peters’ connection with the Bad Boys of Brexit, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: NZ hedging its bets on 5G
Global Insight: NZ hedging its bets on 5G
New Zealand is hedging its bets over using Huawei technology in its 5G phone network despite growing concerns about Chinese political influence, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: The new 'Indo-Pacific'
Global Insight: The new 'Indo-Pacific'
"Indo-Pacific" is the new code word for "contain China". Significantly, it is a phrase increasingly being used by New Zealand, Professor Robert Patman says.