Pacific Brief: Geo-political and military activity in the Pacific
Malaysia buys Norwegian missiles, Japan hardens defence policy, India expands influence and Melanesia faces corruption risks in a shifting Pacific.
Setting The Agenda
Political analysis and commentary shaping the progressive debate in Aotearoa New Zealand, focused on power, policy, and accountability.
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NZ protesters condemn ‘IDF kill chain’ link to Gaza genocide
David Robie also blogs at Café Pacific From Asia Pacific Report New Zealand protesters have again spotlighted the country’s stake…
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Lessons in Decolonisation: John Minto draws parallels between Aotearoa and Gaza injustices
Decolonisation is not a historical debate — it is a living political struggle. Speaking at a Palestine solidarity rally in…
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New school year, new educational nonsense
New Zealand’s education system is once again being subjected to political tinkering disguised as reform. With the school year barely…
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Pacific Security 2026: US Retreat, China’s Advance & Rising Regional Risk
A 2026 assessment of Pacific security as US foreign policy retreats and China expands influence. Ben Morgan examines Trump’s strategy, AUKUS, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and rising regional instability.
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Politicians, leave our kids alone
Several times last year I wrote about the dangers of politicians, from any party, being involved in the development of…
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Rejecting Board of Peace, right decision, but no excuse for NZ to disengage on Palestine
PSNA says for once the New Zealand government has made a good decision for Gaza by refusing to join Trump’s…
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Sanction Israel Gaza’s growing death, injury & sickness
The total numbers of killed and wounded in Gaza by Israel since 7 October 2023 are: Killed 71,667 and Wounded…
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How mad is that doggy in the Waitangi Tribunal? Selling Prebble.
Judith Collins, in the previous National Government, appointed Dame Susan Devoy as Race Relations Commissioner purely to upset the Lefties…
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Chris Luxon is missing in action while ethnic cleansing against Palestinians continues
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon Prime Minister Parliament Buildings Wellington c.luxon@ministers.govt.nz Kia ora Mr Luxon, We write to you as a…
