The Podcast awards and the magic of television rubbing off
The editor of The Daily Blog very casually suggested to me that a review of the podcast awards would be…
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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BEN MORGAN: A bad week for Russia strategically but can Ukraine hold on?
On the frontline, bloody attritional fighting continues and Russia continues to advance. However, at strategic-level several trends are developing that…
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Another week of shame and disgrace in the Beehive while New Zealanders stand in solidarity with Palestine
While the government covers itself with shame and disgrace over refusing to condemn the industrial-scale slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza,…
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Breaking News: Nelson City Council votes to sanction Israel!
PSNA congratulates the Nelson City Council on its vote this afternoon to amend its procurement policy to exclude companies identified…
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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Potential impacts of the US presidential election in the Pacific region
The election of President Trump will certainly influence security in the Pacific. At this stage, information about the new administration’s…
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HMNZS Manawanui: As stupid as it sounds it just ploughed straight into the reef
My last post on the continuing saga of the ill-fated HMNZSLGBTQ Manawanui included the shock realisation: As stupid as it…
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PODCAST: Conflict Expansion and Opportunism Within a Lame-Duck Window
Live Podcast: Paul Buchanan and host Selwyn Manning analyse how conflicts are expanding, arguably with warring sides taking an opportunity to take as much territory, while a ‘Lame-Duck Window’ exists in the United States.
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BEN MORGAN: Bloodiest days of the war precede potential negotiations
The blood continues to flow in Ukraine and on 29 November Russia suffered its highest daily casualty rate of the…
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Protests across Aotearoa New Zealand this weekend to mark United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people
29 November, is the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people and New Zealanders will mark this…
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Treaty Principles Bill – Sometimes it is just racism.
The first time I experienced racism that I can remember of any description was at primary school – from the…