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.
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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: 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.
Global Insight: Call for NZ to be bolder on world stage
Global Insight: Call for NZ to be bolder on world stage
NZ needs to find its public voice to avoid the impression it can be bullied, Otago University's foreign affairs specialist Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: NZ soldier's death 'not in vain'
Global Insight: NZ soldier's death in Ukraine 'not in vain'
Dominic Abelen, the Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine has not died in vain, Otago University's foreign affairs specialist Prof Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Not just super powers focused on Pacific
Global Insight: Not just super powers focused on Pacific
The Pacific Islands Forum has revealed a new reality in global geopolitics, according to international relations expert Professor Robert Patman.
Global Insight: China a key factor in Ardern's Europe trip
Global Insight: China a key factor in Ardern's Europe trip
Jacinda Ardern might be in Europe for security and trade talks, but China is a key reason for both, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: NZ needs to 'step up, help Pacific nations'
Global Insight: NZ needs to 'step up, help Pacific nations'
More needs to be done to meet Pacific Island nations’ needs if NZ is to help those countries resist China’s authoritarian ideas, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Status of UN in doubt as war continues
Global Insight: Status of UN in doubt as war continues
We do not know whether the United Nations or mercenary armies will keep the peace in the future, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: NZ 'must send clear message' over Solomons pact
Global Insight: NZ 'must send clear message' over Solomons pact
China's security pact with the Solomon Islands lends urgency to the call for NZ to highlight the difference between a ‘‘rules-based’’ approach and a ‘‘might is right’’ approach to global politics, Otago University's Prof Robert Patman says.
Limits to China's support of Russia despite 'no limits' treaty
Limits to China's support of Russia despite 'no limits' treaty
China is not in lockstep with Russia, the invasion of Ukraine reveals.
Ukraine invasion could spur action on hunger
Global Insight: Ukraine invasion could spur action on hunger
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine might force world leaders to take real steps to address hunger worldwide, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Russia Sanctions Bill shows change 'needed' at UN
Global Insight: Russia Sanctions Bill shows change 'needed' at UN
New Zealand's Russia Sanctions Bill marks the beginning of the end of the United Nations in its existing form, Otago University Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: NZ has role on world stage
Global Insight: NZ has role on world stage
New Zealand needs to step up as compromised super powers struggle to deal with global threats, Professor Robert Patman says.
Global Insight: Putin's problems behind looming war with Ukraine
Global Insight: Putin's problems behind looming war with Ukraine
The threat of Russia invading Ukraine overshadows the other two dominant global issues of 2022, Professor Robert Patman tells Global Insight.
Global Insight: Right stance to looming problems?
Global Insight: Right stance to looming problems?
As 2021 draws to a close, NZ is facing some big challenges - but are we dealing with them in the right way, asks international expert Robert Patman.
Global Insight: NZ 'out of step' with Winter Games stance
Global Insight: NZ 'out of step' with Winter Games stance
A belief that Western countries have to engage with China lies behind NZ's position on government officials attending the Winter Olympics, Prof Robert Patman says.