The Speaker, the MP and the US Ambassador
Parliament’s speaker Gerry Brownlee and National MP Hamish Campbell with the US ambassador at the Addington Coffee Coop this afternoon…
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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Pokrovsk and Kursk, where will Russian resources go?
Ukraine’s plan in Kursk is to draw forces away from Russia’s main effort, capturing Pokrovsk. Ukraine’s attack into Kursk is…
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Pacific Update: German warships plan to transit the Taiwan Strait
This week a tense game of geo-politics is playing out in the northern Pacific. German frigate GFS Baden-Wuerttemberg, and a…
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Ukraine’s tactical-level plan for Kursk, more bad news for Russia
Ukraine’s tactical plan in Kursk is becoming clearer, and it is not good news for Russia. Ukraine continues to incrementally…
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Russia trades ground for time, retaining its focus on Donetsk
Roughly two weeks since Ukrainian troops crossed the border, Russia appears to be trading ground in Kursk for time in…
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Appointing a weasel to protect kiwi eggs
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith’s appointment of Dr Stephen Rainbow as Chief Human Rights Commissioner is akin to appointing a weasel…
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Pacific Update: Australia raises its terrorism threat level
Recently, Australia’s National Terrorism Threat Level was raised, from ‘Possible’ to ‘Probable,’ news that reflects several international trends. Globally, there…
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Palestine solidarity protests around the country continue this weekend as the Gaza death toll reaches 40,000
Palestine solidarity protests around the country continue this weekend as the Gaza death toll reaches 40,000, the Luxon government refuses…
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Analysing the Kursk offensive, Ukraine’s objectives and what’s next
This is an important moment in the war, Ukraine seizing the initiative with surprise and manoeuvre. Ukraine’s force is currently…
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Just listen to Matthew Hooton and apply market-based technology to solve complex social problems
Families affected by a complex mix of intergenerational poverty, colonisation, illness, trauma and abuse are the subject of great concern…