We do not need ACC levy increases
Of the multitude of things to complain about and offer resistance to at the moment it seems a real indulgence…
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’s Pacific Update: Australia’s new drone Army
Australia is investing heavily in new technology, especially uncrewed aircraft, submarines and vehicles. Recently, units in the north of Australia…
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New Zealand vote at UNGA needs follow-through with sanctions
It’s pleasing to see New Zealand vote in favour of the United Nations General Assembly resolution reinforcing the International Court…
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New Zealand must sanction Israel over its inflammatory attempts to widen the war in the Middle East.
The exploding-pager attack in Lebanon is yet another Israeli attempt to provoke a wider Middle East war. It comes after…
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Up close and friendly with Vietnam’s war resistance Củ Chi tunnels
Vietnam’s famous Củ Chi tunnel network was on our bucket list for years. For me, it was for more than half a century, ever since I had been editor of the Melbourne Sunday Observer,
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Reigning Cats and Dogs: Trump and Harris’s Black Swan Event
After watching the Trump – Harris live TV debate on Wednesday (Tuesday 10/09/2024 NZ time) and rallies from both of…
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Ben Morgan: Pokrovsk and Kursk: Approaching a decision, Russia is not winning
Although most of last week’s media discussion focussed on whether the US will allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied…
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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Australia announces acceleration of its Joint Strike Missile programme
On 5 September, Australia’s Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced that Australia will spend $142 million, to accelerate purchase of…
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As the 12-month anniversary of Israel’s genocide approaches, in 28 centres thousands of people will protest this weekend
Over 30 Palestine solidarity protests across 28 centres around the country this weekend will call out the Luxon government’s complicity…
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International Court of Justice says BDS against Israel is an obligation on governments
You could be forgiven if you missed the recent International Court of Justice advisory opinion that Israel’s long-standing occupation of…