Disarray in global politics: a transition for smaller players
Disarray in global politics: a transition for smaller players
Disarray has been a major theme of global politics in 2023, Prof Robert Patman says.
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Global Insight: Pacific concern at exploration
Pacific concern at NZ's return to exploration
Pacific Island states are right to think oil and gas exploration in NZ is an ‘‘inter-mestic’’ issue on which they deserve to have some say, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: 'Ceasefire needed now - not truce'
Global Insight: 'Ceasefire needed now - not truce'
Israel and main ally the United States need to pursue a ceasefire, not a humanitarian truce, in the conflict with Hamas, Prof Robert Patman says.
New Foreign Minister urged to call for ceasefire
New Foreign Minister urged to call for ceasefire
Our new foreign minister should call for an immediate, lasting ceasefire and the release of all hostages to end the Israel-Hamas war, foreign affairs specialist Prof Robert Patman tells Global Insight.
Global Insight: NZ should send clear message to Israel
Global Insight: NZ should send clear message to Israel
The Hamas group’s shocking attack on Israel was a bad miscalculation and NZ should remind Israel not to make the same mistake, Otago Uni's Professor Robert Patman says.
Hong Kong a source of tension for China
Global Insight: Hong Kong a source of tension for China
China’s competing goals for Hong Kong mirror what is happening in the country at large, Prof Robert Patman says.
Addressing poverty 'key' to protecting African nations
Addressing poverty 'key' to protecting African nations
If liberal democracies really want to do something to stem the growing influence of Russia and China in sub-Saharan Africa, they should help nations tackle poverty, Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Stakes high if NZ joins Aukus pact
Global Insight: Stakes high if NZ joins Aukus pact
More is at stake than a football win or loss when it comes to US secretary of state Antony Blinken’s discussions with New Zealand on the sidelines of the Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Global Insight: The rise of populism
Global Insight: The rise of populism
Populism's threats make it an important topic for this weekend’s Foreign Policy School, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Implications of Kakhovka Dam destruction
Global Insight: Implications of Kakhovka Dam destruction
The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam could be an admission of defeat by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Global Insight: Thailand election augurs well for democracy
Global Insight: Thailand election augurs well for democracy
The surprise election result in Thailand may reflect a global resurgence of belief in democracy, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Can Sudan find peace before it's too late?
Global Insight: Can Sudan find peace before it's too late?
It is doubtful all overseas players with fingers in the Sudanese pie want peace, University of Otago foreign affairs specialist Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Trump in White House while charged a worry
Global Insight: Trump in White House while charged a worry
New Zealand would not want to see Donald Trump back in the White House while criminal charges against him were still before the courts, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Ukraine war has 'a way to go'
Global Insight: Ukraine war has 'a way to go'
Only a clear winner and a clear loser will bring the war in Ukraine to an end, Professor Robert Patman predicts.
Global Insight: Role for NZ in US-China power games
Global Insight: Role for NZ in US-China power games
New Zealand has a specific role to play as tensions between the United States and China increase, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Will Hipkins take tougher line on Ukraine?
Global Insight: Will Hipkins take tougher line on Ukraine?
For NZ, a lot rides on Russia successfully being forced out of Ukraine, Otago University's foreign affairs specialist Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Call for NZ to boost surveillance
Global Insight: Call for NZ to boost surveillance
New Zealand resources are perhaps being exploited without our knowledge, Professor Robert Patman warns as fallout continues from the alleged Chinese spy balloon.
New year heralds 'new era in international relations'
New year heralds 'new era in international relations'
The world needs new ways to deal with the three big issues it faces in 2023, argues Professor Robert Patman.
'New approach needed' to world's problems
Global Insight: 'New approach needed' to world's problems
World-changing events of the past four years are tragic proof of the urgent need for global reform, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Chinese leader risks losing control
Global Insight: Chinese leader risks losing control
XI Jinping risks losing legitimacy and control, Professor Robert Patman says.