BEN MORGAN: The ‘Art of the Deal’ versus Putin’s diplomatic Judo
At strategic-level the situation is evolving rapidly, President Trump’s threat of economic sanctions prompted diplomatic action from Russia. On 6…
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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An Educational Expert We Should All Be Listening To
I’ve written a number of articles where I have bemoaned the current situation in education where the National led government…
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Government delay on recognising Palestinian state weak and deeply embarrassing
The government decision to delay till September considering whether to recognise a Palestinian state is weak and deeply embarrassing. Recognising…
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New Zealand urged to follow German lead and end military support for Israel
PSNA is urging the government to follow Germany’s lead and suspend New Zealand military support for Israel to continue its…
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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Australia announces plan to buy Japanese warships
This week Australia announced that it intends to purchase 11, updated Mogami Class frigates from Japan. Australia’s 2024 National Defence…
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So the Ministry of Education Will Not Reprint a Book Because It Contains Some Māori Words?
I was planning to take some time off from writing articles but then this article by Lynda Knight arrived in…
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What’s Going On Here? More National Corruption?
Can someone please explain how Crimson Education were all geared up to go with this at the same time the…
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What’s the Real Reason Behind the NCEA Replacement?
The government has announced that they will undertake a major overhaul of the secondary school qualification system and that they…
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BEN MORGAN: Trump’s position on sanctions tightens, nuclear threats, and the battle for Donetsk intensifies
Last Monday, President Trump tightened his position on sanctions. Frustrated with Putin’s unwillingness to negotiate Trump announced a new deadline…
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MUST READ: In camera and off the record – social media and the Epstein conspiracy
Radio New Zealand is 100 years old this year. There’s no money budgeted for anyone to be aware of it…