Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?
The next couple of days could reveal whether the United States is headed for authoritarian rule under President Donald Trump.
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Global Insight: Stiff sanctions needed to stop Gaza deaths
Global Insight: Stiff sanctions needed to stop Gaza deaths
Stiff sanctions will be needed before Israel stops its deadly military campaign in Gaza, a downbeat international relations specialist says.
Global Insight: Trump causing tension for NZ govt
Global Insight: Trump causing tension for NZ govt
Donald Trump’s aggressive protectionism could threaten the unity of New Zealand’s coalition government, warns Prof Robert Patman.
Global Insight: Time for NZ to capitalise on trade war
Global Insight: Time for NZ to capitalise on trade war
New Zealand must seize the opportunities presented by Donald Trump’s global trade war, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: NZ urged to speak truth to Trump
Global Insight: NZ urged to speak truth to Trump
New Zealand needs to speak up in the face of signs the US is becoming more authoritarian, international relations specialist Prof Robert Patman says.
Global insight: Implications for NZ in Trump's Russia response
Global insight: Implications for NZ in Trump's Russia response
Donald Trump’s flirtation with Vladimir Putin is dangerous for New Zealand, Prof Robert Patman says.
Time for NZ to step up on global stage
Global Insight: Time for NZ to step up on global stage
New Zealand needs to act with greater confidence this year, living up to expectations it will take a larger role on the world stage, Prof Robert Patman says.
Increased defence spend by NZ on cards
Global Insight: Increased defence spend by NZ on cards
Increased defence spending by New Zealand is on the cards now that Donald Trump is back in the White House, Prof Robert Patman says.
NZ reputation has 'dipped' on world stage
Global Insight: NZ reputation has 'dipped' on world stage
NZ has failed to impress on the world stage in the face of important and surprising global events this year, including climate change, international relations specialist Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Putin's nuke threats just 'bluster'
Global Insight: Putin's nuke threats just 'bluster'
Russia will not start a nuclear war, so countries including New Zealand need to stand strong with Ukraine, an international relations specialist says.
Global Insight: NZ won't be a priority for Trump
Global Insight: NZ won't be a priority for Trump
The election of Donald Trump might be a bigger problem for the fortunes of New Zealand’s National-led coalition government than a Kamala Harris presidency, Prof Robert Patman believes.
Mid-East conflict: Time to call in Peters?
Mid-East conflict: Time to call in Peters?
New Zealand has the status and viewpoint to help find solutions to the growing Middle East conflict, Prof Robert Patman tells Global Insight.
Global Insight: calls for reform at UN amid growing frustration
Global Insight: calls for reform at UN amid growing frustration
Call on the UN General Assembly to give itself power to override the big powers’ Security Council veto, Prof Robert Patman says ahead of Winston Peters' speech tomorrow.
Global Insight: Kingitanga could bring foreign policy rethink
Global Insight: Kingitanga could bring foreign policy rethink
Prof Robert Patman believes the strengthening of Kingitanga will focus the government’s attention on its commitment to the Pacific and challenge it to do more to champion the rights of indigenous people worldwide.
Global Insight: Kursk attack shows Putin 'not as strong'
Global Insight: Kursk attack shows Putin 'not as strong'
Ukraine's counter-invasion of Russia could cause an attempted overthrow of Vladimir Putin, Prof Robert Patman tells Global Insight.
Harris presidency would be ‘much easier' for NZ
Global Insight: Harris presidency would be ‘much easier' for NZ
There will be less pressure for New Zealand to ‘‘take orders’’ from the United States if Kamala Harris is the next president, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Rise of the populist right
Global Insight: Rise of the populist right
New Zealand must do more to defend its interests as the populist right regains ground globally, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Mexico president tipped to shine
Global Insight: Mexico president tipped to shine
Similarities between Claudia Sheinbaum and former NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern suggest Mexico’s first female president could have a big impact on the world stage, Prof Robert Patman tells Global Insight.
Global Insight: Junta visas at expense of human rights?
Global Insight: Junta visas at expense of human rights?
Allowing representatives of Myanmar’s violent junta to attend an important Asia leaders’ meeting in NZ could signal the govt's willing to back down on values like human rights, Prof Robert Patman warns.
Global Insight: 'NZ must address injustice'
'NZ must address injustice here and abroad'
Five years after the deadly March 15 Christchurch mosque attacks we need to do more to counter the spread of hate and division, at home and in places like Gaza, Prof Robert Patman says.