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The LIVE Recording of A View from Afar podcast will begin at midday Thurs August 17, 2023 (NZST) and Wednesday August 16, 8pm (USEDST).
In this the ninth episode of A View from Afar for 2023, political scientist Dr Paul Buchanan and journalist Selwyn Manning will examine why there is a trend toward military dictatorships in North Africa.
With National and Labour talking about greater use of PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships) to build and maintain infrastructure – schools, hospitals,…
OH DEAR, OH DEAR, OH DEAR, the political class is extremely displeased with the Labour Government. Against all responsible advice,…
For the last 2 decades critics have seen WFF as discriminatory, poorly designed, far too complex and woefully ineffective in…
BlackRock is what global capitalism looks like—over US$8.5 trillion in assets under management plus offices and clients in over 100…
Rejoice, New Zealand, because we have cheaper and more plentiful cannabis! Although an ACT MP’s experience illustrates the ongoing dangers…
THE RELEASE of New Zealand’s first National Security Strategy document revealed the inevitable limitations of such exercises. The gravest threats…
Last week in the house, Ricardo Menendez March asked some very pertinent questions in the Estimates Debate – Social Development….
We shouldn’t be surprised at last week’s defence assessments which argue for more defence spending and closer relations with “traditional…
Part 1 here: Part 2 here: Part 3 here: Part 4 here: Part 5 here: Demand and supply are described…