'Old order is over' - and why NZ should take heed
Canadian PM Mark Carney says middle and small powers mustn't cave in to bullying by great powers, and they should join forces to protect values and interests.
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Global Insight: 'Soft power counts' in troubled times
Global Insight: 'Soft power counts' in troubled times
The last episode of Global Insight for 2025 reviews the biggest stories of the year.
Global Insight: 'Time to team up' to tackle climate change
Global Insight: 'Time to team up' to tackle climate change
Tag-teaming with other countries to wrestle climate change should be NZ's urgent task given the United States’ lack of leadership, Prof Robert Patman says.
'Ground-shaking change' should embolden NZ
Global Insight: 'Ground-shaking change' should embolden NZ
The stunning New York City election results should embolden New Zealand’s government in its dealings with Donald Trump, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Call to keep pressure on Putin
Global Insight: Call to keep pressure on Putin
At talks about Ukraine, NZ needs to make sure Russian President Vladimir Putin isn't rewarded for invading his neighbour, international relations expert Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Caution urged for NZ in space race
Global Insight: Caution urged for NZ in space race
In its rush to join the space race, New Zealand needs to ensure it is not simply doing the bidding of a superpower like the United States, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Time for action over 'desperate' Gaza situation
Global Insight: Time for action over 'desperate' Gaza situation
This weekend’s march should signal to the New Zealand government it is time for concrete steps putting pressure on Israel, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Fears law of the jungle could prevail
Global Insight: Fears law of the jungle could prevail
The failure of global leadership in response to the Gaza war could precipitate a ‘‘descent into the law of the jungle’’ if NZ and like-minded countries don't step into the gap, Prof Robert Patman warns.
Alliance could be a global force for good
Transtasman alliance could be global force for good
New Zealand and Australia need to give much greater attention to the combined impact they could have on the world stage, an international relations specialist says.
Global Insight: What mysterious death may mean for Putin and NZ
Global Insight: What mysterious death may mean for Putin and NZ
The unexpected death of Vladimir Putin’s former transport minister marks a fork in the road for Russia - one that also impacts NZ, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?
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.
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.