Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: US reviewing the AUKUS submarine deal
The Trump Whitehouse has started a review of the AUKUS submarine deal. The US$ 245 billion tripartite deal between Australia,…
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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Expel the Israeli ambassador now!
PSNA is calling on the government to immediately expel the Israeli ambassador from New Zealand. PSNA Co-Chair, John Minto says…
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BEN MORGAN: Russia caught in a Ukrainian Spiderweb
The war is escalating, and both sides air operations are becoming more deadly. Ukraine’s drones recently struck Russia a hard…
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Auckland Business Chamber ‘tone deaf’ in seeking profit from genocidal Israel
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says it’s astounded that an Israeli-NZ collaboration event is planned in Auckland later this month, and…
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MUST READ: Operation Apocalypso: the HMNZSLGBTQ Manawanui report
Calypso is the Greek nymph whose name means concealment. Cursed to… whatever, everyone in Greek mythology was cursed one way…
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BEN MORGAN: No ceasefire in sight, Trump’s position uncertain, Putin winning?
Another peace negotiation in Istanbul is rapidly approaching, however it is unlikely to result in any significant change. Aside from…
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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Shangri-La Dialogue
Asia’s largest annual security conference the Shangri-La Dialogue, is currently underway in Singapore. An international conference organised by the International…
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Israel blocks NZ aid to starving Palestinians
Up to $29 million worth of aid provided by New Zealand is held up on the Gaza border by Israel,…
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BEN MORGAN: No peace deal in Ukraine deal after Trump’s call, what next?
After the failed Istanbul conference, President Trump intervened in negotiations, saying “nothing is going to happen” until he meets with…
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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Listening closely to the US Indo-Pacific Commander-in-Chief
Admiral Samuel Paparo is probably one of the most powerful individuals on Earth. He commands the US Indo-Pacific Command, a…