The Horror of Hegseth’s White Christian Thug Nationalism
Pete Hegseth’s rhetoric during the Iran war reveals a dangerous blend of militarism and Christian nationalism shaping US foreign policy.
Geopolitics
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NZ Herald pimps for war – there is NO WAY NZ should send Navy for Trump’s illegal Iran war
Calls for NZ to support Trump’s Iran war are growing. Here’s why sending the Navy into the Strait of Hormuz would be a dangerous mistake.
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The Octopus Murder Conspiracy – Why Iranians can never trust Americans
From coups to conspiracies, the history between Iran and America explains why trust is impossible — and why today’s conflict matters.
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Remember when Winston said “Middle East conflict will be over faster than people were expecting “? Y-e-a-h, ’bout that
Winston Peters said the Middle East conflict would end quickly — now that claim looks wildly off the mark.
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Trump turns on the media as Illegal War in Iran becomes quagmire
Trump turns on the media as the Iran war spirals — raising serious questions about press freedom and power.
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What’s behind the US-Israeli war against Iran and New Zealand’s lapdog response
Ian Powell examines the US-Israel war on Iran, its real drivers, and why New Zealand’s response raises serious questions about independence.
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Why are we allowing America to encroach into our Realm while complaining about China?
Why is New Zealand allowing US expansion in the Pacific while warning about China? A look at defence, diplomacy and the Realm.
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If Trump Already Won, Why Send 5,000 More Troops?
Trump claims victory in Iran four times — yet sends 5,000 more troops and threatens the media. What does that say about the reality of this war?
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Why We Should Still Care About Ukraine in 2026
Ukraine may have slipped from the headlines, but Russia’s war still matters in 2026 for international law, European security and the rules-based order.
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Trump’s Iran gamble risks destabilising entire Middle East and what $150 oil barrel means to NZ
Trump’s escalation with Iran risks destabilising the Middle East and sending oil to $150 a barrel. What that could mean for New Zealand fuel prices and global instability.
