geopolitics

Joschka Fischer is under no illusion about the challenge that China could pose to America's position in the 21st century

Joschka Fischer is under no illusion about the challenge that China could pose to America's position in the 21st century

David Mahon finds Chinese development like crossing a river while feeling the stones. China's objectives on the far bank remain clear, but the water level is now higher, the current stronger, and the stones beneath harder to locate

David Mahon finds Chinese development like crossing a river while feeling the stones. China's objectives on the far bank remain clear, but the water level is now higher, the current stronger, and the stones beneath harder to locate

Ian Bremmer warns that Russia's isolated, ageing and frustrated leader could soon feel compelled to do something rash

Ian Bremmer warns that Russia's isolated, ageing and frustrated leader could soon feel compelled to do something rash

How Taiwan is balancing between American and Chinese visions of energy dominance

How Taiwan is balancing between American and Chinese visions of energy dominance

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says announcement of US-Iran deal 'a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region critical to global economic security'

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says announcement of US-Iran deal 'a step towards reducing tensions and promoting stability in a region critical to global economic security'

China-based business consultant David Mahon says New Zealand could be risking its trade relationship by pandering to the United States’ security concerns

China-based business consultant David Mahon says New Zealand could be risking its trade relationship by pandering to the United States’ security concerns

Four NZ MPs banned from China for visiting Taiwan, Winston Peters instructs officials to 'express concern'

Four NZ MPs banned from China for visiting Taiwan, Winston Peters instructs officials to 'express concern'

Simon Johnson and Amir Kermani sketch four scenarios for the Persian Gulf - none of which bode well for global stability

Simon Johnson and Amir Kermani sketch four scenarios for the Persian Gulf - none of which bode well for global stability

David Mahon summarises the outcomes of the recent US-China summit in Beijing from his unique Beijing-based perspective

David Mahon summarises the outcomes of the recent US-China summit in Beijing from his unique Beijing-based perspective

Stephen Jacobi says the lesson for New Zealand from today’s uncertain world is that resilience matters

Stephen Jacobi says the lesson for New Zealand from today’s uncertain world is that resilience matters

Trump‑Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now, Rana Mitter says

Trump‑Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now, Rana Mitter says

Reserve Bank says AI could potentially hit borrowers' ability to repay loans and increase cyber risks

Reserve Bank says AI could potentially hit borrowers' ability to repay loans and increase cyber risks

Christian Emery offers a report card as the Trump administration claims a ‘win’ against Iran

Christian Emery offers a report card as the Trump administration claims a ‘win’ against Iran

Over the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now it’s being exposed, Olga Dodd & Adrian Fernandez-Perez say

Over the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now it’s being exposed, Olga Dodd & Adrian Fernandez-Perez say

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the world's at 'an inflection point in geopolitics' meaning NZ needs to 'broaden and deepen relationships'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the world's at 'an inflection point in geopolitics' meaning NZ needs to 'broaden and deepen relationships'