Канал: Robert Patman

Trump's election, Europe, and Putin's Ukraine invasion

Trump's election, Europe, and Putin's Ukraine invasion

Trump's election win and potential fallout for NZ

Trump's election win and potential fallout for NZ

Biden's stance toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Biden's stance toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Time for a NZ diplomatic push in Middle East

Time for a NZ diplomatic push in Middle East

P-5 veto in UNSC is destabilising global security

P-5 veto in UNSC is destabilising global security

Global leadership vacuum and looming Iran-Israel war

Global leadership vacuum and looming Iran-Israel war

Global security hostage to interests of P-5 members

Global security hostage to interests of P-5 members

Will Biden admin. use leverage to prevent "another Gaza" in Lebanon?

Will Biden admin. use leverage to prevent "another Gaza" in Lebanon?

Kingitanga surge may challenge NZ govt's Anglosphere push

Kingitanga surge may challenge NZ govt's Anglosphere push

Kingitanga movement could impact NZ's foreign policy

Kingitanga movement could impact NZ's foreign policy

Ukraine's Kursk Incursion offers big risks and huge strategic rewards

Ukraine's Kursk Incursion offers big risks and huge strategic rewards

Kursk incursion challenges Putin's victory narrative

Kursk incursion challenges Putin's victory narrative

The new dynamics of the Trump - Harris presidential contest

The new dynamics of the Trump - Harris presidential contest

Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and New Zealand-US ties

Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and New Zealand-US ties

The resurgence of national populism and the implications for NZ

The resurgence of national populism and the implications for NZ

NZ should oppose populist attacks on international institutions

NZ should oppose populist attacks on international institutions

China's Premier visits NZ at "critical juncture" in bilateral ties

China's Premier visits NZ at "critical juncture" in bilateral ties

Mexico’s first female president could make a big impact on global stage

Mexico’s first female president could make a big impact on global stage

Potential Implications of the Iranian Leadership Losses

Potential Implications of the Iranian Leadership Losses

Possible Impacts of the Deaths of Iran's President and Foreign Minister

Possible Impacts of the Deaths of Iran's President and Foreign Minister

New Caledonia crisis highlights tension between NZ's Pacific identity and its strategic anxieties

New Caledonia crisis highlights tension between NZ's Pacific identity and its strategic anxieties

New Caledonia unrest challenges NZ foreign policy reset

New Caledonia unrest challenges NZ foreign policy reset

For NZ, defeating Putin's Ukraine invasion is strategic priority over AUKUS.

For NZ, defeating Putin's Ukraine invasion is strategic priority over AUKUS.

Defeating Putin's Ukraine Invasion is vital to countering China's influence in Indo-Pacific.

Defeating Putin's Ukraine Invasion is vital to countering China's influence in Indo-Pacific.

Despite US concerns, Netanyahu launches missile strike on Iran

Despite US concerns, Netanyahu launches missile strike on Iran

Iran-Israel conflict continues to undermine rules-based international order

Iran-Israel conflict continues to undermine rules-based international order

Hosting of Myanmar junta officials at ASEAN-NZ meeting may backfire.

Hosting of Myanmar junta officials at ASEAN-NZ meeting may backfire.

NZ risks reputational damage hosting Myanmar junta officials

NZ risks reputational damage hosting Myanmar junta officials

Big questions over ISIS-K terror attack in Moscow

Big questions over ISIS-K terror attack in Moscow

Gaza catastrophe and the lessons of the Christchurch terror atrocity

Gaza catastrophe and the lessons of the Christchurch terror atrocity

The Christchurch terror atrocity and NZ's Gaza stance

The Christchurch terror atrocity and NZ's Gaza stance

Navalny's death boosts European support for Ukraine against Putin's invasion

Navalny's death boosts European support for Ukraine against Putin's invasion

National and International Impact of Navalny's death

National and International Impact of Navalny's death

Is the suspension of support for UNRWA immoral?

Is the suspension of support for UNRWA immoral?

After Melbourne talks, NZ govt. faces momentous AUKUS decision

After Melbourne talks, NZ govt. faces momentous AUKUS decision

NZ should urge rethink on suspension of UNRWA funding

NZ should urge rethink on suspension of UNRWA funding

UNRWA allegations could worsen Gaza's humanitarian disaster

UNRWA allegations could worsen Gaza's humanitarian disaster

Houthi Red Sea attacks increasing pressure for Gaza ceasefire

Houthi Red Sea attacks increasing pressure for Gaza ceasefire

2024 - Gaza, Ukraine, Global Trends, and NZ Foreign Policy

2024 - Gaza, Ukraine, Global Trends, and NZ Foreign Policy

NZ govt should urge US rethink on Gaza crisis

NZ govt should urge US rethink on Gaza crisis

Global warming, the Gaza crisis and Ukraine conflict featured strongly in 2023

Global warming, the Gaza crisis and Ukraine conflict featured strongly in 2023

UNSC paralysis costs thousands of lives in Gaza

UNSC paralysis costs thousands of lives in Gaza

Questions in Pacific Region about NZ's Climate Stance

Questions in Pacific Region about NZ's Climate Stance

Biden's Gaza Stance hurts US's global standing

Biden's Gaza Stance hurts US's global standing

Sustained ceasefire in Gaza is a strategic and humanitarian necessity

Sustained ceasefire in Gaza is a strategic and humanitarian necessity

Biden's post-9/11 warning to Netanyahu

Biden's post-9/11 warning to Netanyahu

NZ should back calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza conflict

NZ should back calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza conflict

Netanyahu's planned reoccupation of Gaza problematic

Netanyahu's planned reoccupation of Gaza problematic

Catastrophe looms in Gaza after Hamas' terror attacks

Catastrophe looms in Gaza after Hamas' terror attacks

NZ, the Israel-Hamas conflict and international law

NZ, the Israel-Hamas conflict and international law

Significance of Hamas' Terror Attacks on Israel

Significance of Hamas' Terror Attacks on Israel

China dismisses UK concerns about Hong Kong

China dismisses UK concerns about Hong Kong

Complexities of China's Hong Kong Policy

Complexities of China's Hong Kong Policy

Time for a Western Rethink after Niger Military Coup?

Time for a Western Rethink after Niger Military Coup?

Putin seems to be chief suspect in Prigozhin's demise

Putin seems to be chief suspect in Prigozhin's demise

Niger coup highlights need for Western rethink

Niger coup highlights need for Western rethink

Why is Zelensky 'taking the war' to Moscow?

Why is Zelensky 'taking the war' to Moscow?

NZ faces big decision over AUKUS

NZ faces big decision over AUKUS

NZ's Strategic Utility Greater outside AUKUS

NZ's Strategic Utility Greater outside AUKUS

Putin's Ukraine invasion threatens interests of NZ and other smaller states

Putin's Ukraine invasion threatens interests of NZ and other smaller states

Populists promote mono-culturalism and oppose internationalism

Populists promote mono-culturalism and oppose internationalism

NZ cannot be complacent on Populist threat

NZ cannot be complacent on Populist threat

RNZ shaken by pro-Russia editing during Ukraine conflict

RNZ shaken by pro-Russia editing during Ukraine conflict

Kakhovka dam explosion and Ukraine's counteroffensive

Kakhovka dam explosion and Ukraine's counteroffensive

Does Kakhovka dam destruction highlight Putin's scorched earth policy?

Does Kakhovka dam destruction highlight Putin's scorched earth policy?

Issues for NZ Defence Minister at Shangri-la Dialogue

Issues for NZ Defence Minister at Shangri-la Dialogue

Indications Ukrainian counter-offensive is already underway

Indications Ukrainian counter-offensive is already underway

The election shock in Thailand and its wider significance

The election shock in Thailand and its wider significance

National and International Significance of Thailand's Election

National and International Significance of Thailand's Election

Sudan conflict highlights UNSC divisions

Sudan conflict highlights UNSC divisions

Western concerns about China's fifth Antarctic station

Western concerns about China's fifth Antarctic station

China's military exercises around Taiwan and AUKUS

China's military exercises around Taiwan and AUKUS

Trump's political resurgence threatens US support for Ukraine

Trump's political resurgence threatens US support for Ukraine

Trump, the rule of law, and New Zealand

Trump, the rule of law, and New Zealand

Russia's chairing of UNSC highlights case for UN reform

Russia's chairing of UNSC highlights case for UN reform

Japan alarmed by China's Ukraine stance

Japan alarmed by China's Ukraine stance

Little room for diplomacy in Ukraine

Little room for diplomacy in Ukraine

No return to Cold War: US, China and New Zealand

No return to Cold War: US, China and New Zealand

New Zealand and growing US-China rivalry

New Zealand and growing US-China rivalry

Is NZ election at risk from foreign interference?

Is NZ election at risk from foreign interference?

Is New Zealand doing enough to support Ukraine?

Is New Zealand doing enough to support Ukraine?

Implications of China's Balloon incident in US

Implications of China's Balloon incident in US

Motives for China's Spy Balloon programme

Motives for China's Spy Balloon programme

Ukraine expects renewed and bloody Russian offensive.

Ukraine expects renewed and bloody Russian offensive.

Why Scholz agreed to Ukraine's tank request

Why Scholz agreed to Ukraine's tank request

Global Economic, Security and Climate Challenges of 2023

Global Economic, Security and Climate Challenges of 2023

NZ's World Redefined by Covid-19 and Putin's Ukraine Invasion

NZ's World Redefined by Covid-19 and Putin's Ukraine Invasion

NZ introduces travel ban on Iranian leaders

NZ introduces travel ban on Iranian leaders

Protests in China and Iran could impact Putin's Ukraine invasion

Protests in China and Iran could impact Putin's Ukraine invasion

Poland's missile incident and ramifications for Ukraine conflict

Poland's missile incident and ramifications for Ukraine conflict

Poland's missile incident may have blowback for Russia

Poland's missile incident may have blowback for Russia

Retreat of Putin's army from Kherson

Retreat of Putin's army from Kherson

NATO to boost Ukraine support after Moscow's missile strike on Poland

NATO to boost Ukraine support after Moscow's missile strike on Poland

South Korea Emerging as Major Middle Power

South Korea Emerging as Major Middle Power

New Zealand's quiet diplomacy towards troubled Iran

New Zealand's quiet diplomacy towards troubled Iran

Xi Jinping's leadership and Ukraine fallout

Xi Jinping's leadership and Ukraine fallout

Liz Truss' resignation highlights disastrous Brexit impact

Liz Truss' resignation highlights disastrous Brexit impact

Protests in Iran led by women have shaken theocratic regime

Protests in Iran led by women have shaken theocratic regime

Ukraine invasion now threatens Putin's hold on power

Ukraine invasion now threatens Putin's hold on power

Summit elevates US ties with Pacific Island states

Summit elevates US ties with Pacific Island states

Mobilization and nuclear threats highlight Putin's Ukraine crisis

Mobilization and nuclear threats highlight Putin's Ukraine crisis

Ukraine's allies should not panic over Putin's nuclear threats

Ukraine's allies should not panic over Putin's nuclear threats

Ukrainian counteroffensive leaves Putin few good options

Ukrainian counteroffensive leaves Putin few good options

Conflict and Climate Change - the Perfect Global Storm?

Conflict and Climate Change - the Perfect Global Storm?

New Zealand steps up foreign and security policy initiatives

New Zealand steps up foreign and security policy initiatives

Can Putin regime sustain a long war in Ukraine?

Can Putin regime sustain a long war in Ukraine?

Is Putin's army now trapped in Ukraine quagmire?

Is Putin's army now trapped in Ukraine quagmire?

Russia and China back military regime in Myanmar's civil war

Russia and China back military regime in Myanmar's civil war

China contributed to climate prompting Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit

China contributed to climate prompting Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit

Killing of al-Qaeda leader a tactical setback for terror group

Killing of al-Qaeda leader a tactical setback for terror group

Why Liberal Hawks are Right on Ukraine Conflict

Why Liberal Hawks are Right on Ukraine Conflict

Pacific Islands region emerging as new geopolitical hot-spot

Pacific Islands region emerging as new geopolitical hot-spot

New US aid initiative highlights Pacific Islands geopolitical pull

New US aid initiative highlights Pacific Islands geopolitical pull

PM Ardern visits Europe to discuss Ukraine, China and EU FTA

PM Ardern visits Europe to discuss Ukraine, China and EU FTA

NATO reacts to Putin regime's threats against Lithuania

NATO reacts to Putin regime's threats against Lithuania

Significance of PM Ardern's presence at NATO Leaders Summit

Significance of PM Ardern's presence at NATO Leaders Summit

Journalists targeted in global conflicts

Journalists targeted in global conflicts

Biden-Ardern agreement on Pacific Islands angers China

Biden-Ardern agreement on Pacific Islands angers China

China is here to stay, but NZ can help build resilience in Pacific Islands

China is here to stay, but NZ can help build resilience in Pacific Islands

Biden administration's growing emphasis on Indo-Pacific region

Biden administration's growing emphasis on Indo-Pacific region

Putin's Ukraine invasion redefines global politics

Putin's Ukraine invasion redefines global politics

NATO expansion could weaken Putin politically at home

NATO expansion could weaken Putin politically at home

New Zealand and Japan strengthen bilateral relations

New Zealand and Japan strengthen bilateral relations

Trans-Tasman Alarm over Solomon Islands-China Security Deal

Trans-Tasman Alarm over Solomon Islands-China Security Deal

NZ's Support for Ukraine Must Take Priority over Ties with Moscow

NZ's Support for Ukraine Must Take Priority over Ties with Moscow

The China Factor and Putin's Ukraine Invasion

The China Factor and Putin's Ukraine Invasion

The Ukraine Invasion - One Month On

The Ukraine Invasion - One Month On

President Biden's Warsaw speech indicates hardening stance toward Putin's regime

President Biden's Warsaw speech indicates hardening stance toward Putin's regime

The Ukraine invasion and looming global food crisis

The Ukraine invasion and looming global food crisis

Putin's strategic miscalculation in Ukraine and implications for UNSC

Putin's strategic miscalculation in Ukraine and implications for UNSC

Russian Oligarchs and New Zealand

Russian Oligarchs and New Zealand

Russia's Ukraine invasion is a global challenge for small/middle powers

Russia's Ukraine invasion is a global challenge for small/middle powers

Putin regime's Ukraine invasion and implications

Putin regime's Ukraine invasion and implications

Early analysis of Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Early analysis of Putin's invasion of Ukraine

NZ must join international opposition to Putin's Ukraine Invasion

NZ must join international opposition to Putin's Ukraine Invasion

Invading Ukraine will not be a "walk in the park" for Russia

Invading Ukraine will not be a "walk in the park" for Russia

The Decline of the Great Powers in the 21st Century

The Decline of the Great Powers in the 21st Century

Domestic and strategic drivers of Putin's Ukraine Policy

Domestic and strategic drivers of Putin's Ukraine Policy

Ukraine and Putin's Push for Regional Sphere of Influence

Ukraine and Putin's Push for Regional Sphere of Influence

Trends in Global Politics in 2021

Trends in Global Politics in 2021

NZ's measured diplomacy toward China's Winter Games

NZ's measured diplomacy toward China's Winter Games

Is Chile poised for a swing to the right?

Is Chile poised for a swing to the right?

Social Cohesion and National Security in Age of Terror

Social Cohesion and National Security in Age of Terror

Taliban regime faces disastrous humanitarian and security context

Taliban regime faces disastrous humanitarian and security context

Putin's Election Victory Could Prove To Be Hollow Triumph

Putin's Election Victory Could Prove To Be Hollow Triumph

Greta Thunberg's criticism increases pressure for climate action

Greta Thunberg's criticism increases pressure for climate action

Aukus, the international rules-based order, and Indo-Pacific

Aukus, the international rules-based order, and Indo-Pacific

Iraq body blow to US post-9/11 counterterrorism efforts

Iraq body blow to US post-9/11 counterterrorism efforts

Russia and China back Military Junta in Myanmar

Russia and China back Military Junta in Myanmar

The Taliban Takeover, US Decline, and Global Implications

The Taliban Takeover, US Decline, and Global Implications

Belarus crisis: UK Johnson govt's 'solidarity' with opposition leader

Belarus crisis: UK Johnson govt's 'solidarity' with opposition leader

International pushback against China's alleged cyber attacks

International pushback against China's alleged cyber attacks

NZ and democratic partners condemn China's alleged cyber intrusions

NZ and democratic partners condemn China's alleged cyber intrusions

Conflict in Ethiopia could have global repercussions.

Conflict in Ethiopia could have global repercussions.

Iran's New President Must Prioritise National Economy

Iran's New President Must Prioritise National Economy

Domestic Politics of Putin's Ukraine Stance

Domestic Politics of Putin's Ukraine Stance

Diplomatic style rather than substance divides NZ and Australia over China

Diplomatic style rather than substance divides NZ and Australia over China

Incumbent PM of Samoa expected to lose power struggle

Incumbent PM of Samoa expected to lose power struggle

New Zealand and the Australian-China Spat

New Zealand and the Australian-China Spat

Israeli-Palestinian conflict and UN Resolution 2334

Israeli-Palestinian conflict and UN Resolution 2334

Escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict challenges Biden's Middle East Stance

Escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict challenges Biden's Middle East Stance

India, covid-19, and the redefining of international relations.

India, covid-19, and the redefining of international relations.

Military force against Taiwan would be costly for China

Military force against Taiwan would be costly for China

Can the World stop the Military Junta's Repression in Myanmar?

Can the World stop the Military Junta's Repression in Myanmar?

10th anniversary of Syrian conflict highlights utter failure of UNSC

10th anniversary of Syrian conflict highlights utter failure of UNSC

Sanctions by US and EU after Navalny's imprisonment could expand.

Sanctions by US and EU after Navalny's imprisonment could expand.

Brexit, the Rewriting of History, and the Erosion of Democracy

Brexit, the Rewriting of History, and the Erosion of Democracy

NZ PM calls out Morrison, but NZ must not export own terrorist problems

NZ PM calls out Morrison, but NZ must not export own terrorist problems

Does China prefer military regime to democratic govt in Myanmar?

Does China prefer military regime to democratic govt in Myanmar?

Biden's administration could be defined by Covid-19 response

Biden's administration could be defined by Covid-19 response

No Return to International Status-Quo after 2020

No Return to International Status-Quo after 2020

Nanaia Mahuta's Appointment Linked to Changing NZ Foreign Policy

Nanaia Mahuta's Appointment Linked to Changing NZ Foreign Policy

Ethiopia conflict could have regional and global fallout

Ethiopia conflict could have regional and global fallout

Trump's election 'victory' speech undercuts US global image

Trump's election 'victory' speech undercuts US global image

Putin will be sorry to see Trump leave White House

Putin will be sorry to see Trump leave White House

US presidential election, Covid-19 and future of NZ-US relations

US presidential election, Covid-19 and future of NZ-US relations

NZ commentators react to Trump's election night speech

NZ commentators react to Trump's election night speech

Terror attack in France could raise new questions about social media

Terror attack in France could raise new questions about social media

Growing Armenian-Azerbaijan conflict strains Turkish-Russian ties

Growing Armenian-Azerbaijan conflict strains Turkish-Russian ties

Trump's financial independence questioned after tax revelations

Trump's financial independence questioned after tax revelations

COVID-19 and the US presidential election

COVID-19 and the US presidential election

NZ and Johnson's Break with EU Withdrawal Treaty

NZ and Johnson's Break with EU Withdrawal Treaty

Navalny's Plight is an International Concern

Navalny's Plight is an International Concern

Possibilities of Foreign Interference in NZ election

Possibilities of Foreign Interference in NZ election

Renewed outbreak of COVID-19 thwarts NZ-Australia air bridge plan

Renewed outbreak of COVID-19 thwarts NZ-Australia air bridge plan

New Zealand, China and International Rules-Based System

New Zealand, China and International Rules-Based System

UK Suspends Extradition Treaty with China

UK Suspends Extradition Treaty with China

NZ unlikely to follow UK in banning Huawei from 5G network

NZ unlikely to follow UK in banning Huawei from 5G network

India-China border clash and Implications for Indo-Pacific Region

India-China border clash and Implications for Indo-Pacific Region

How Trump's Foreign Policy works for Russia and China

How Trump's Foreign Policy works for Russia and China

Partisan politics has aggravated protests over George Floyd's killing

Partisan politics has aggravated protests over George Floyd's killing

President Trump fails to calm US protests over killing of George Floyd

President Trump fails to calm US protests over killing of George Floyd

COVID_19, US-China Tensions, and the Emerging Global Order.

COVID_19, US-China Tensions, and the Emerging Global Order.

The Possibilities and Limitations of the New Race in Space

The Possibilities and Limitations of the New Race in Space

Much of the world unimpressed by China and US during COVID-19 pandemic

Much of the world unimpressed by China and US during COVID-19 pandemic

Will High-Performing States form Trade Bubble in COVID-19 Era?

Will High-Performing States form Trade Bubble in COVID-19 Era?

Will COVID-19 Redefine Climate Change Politics?

Will COVID-19 Redefine Climate Change Politics?

COVID-19 highlights limitations of populist governments

COVID-19 highlights limitations of populist governments

Science, not Populism, key to defeating COVID-19

Science, not Populism, key to defeating COVID-19

COVID-19 does not respect exceptionalism of US or China

COVID-19 does not respect exceptionalism of US or China