.AUKUS is a backward-looking policy. The World needs to move forward.
Read MoreTrading Towards a Multipolar World
globalisation
Warfare in an Integrated World.
What do economic events since the Russian invasion of Ukraine tell us about globalisation?
Read MoreLet’s do This: A guide to the Third Way. The Giddens Project Part 4
In the minds of most social democratic politicians, the Third Way is yesterday’s news. But it hasn’t been that easy to come up with an alternative vision of progress. Maybe what Giddens had to say might yet be a good starting point – if only to disagree
Read MoreUneasy Lies the Head That Wears the Global Crown
Trump’s interactional strategy – such as it is – is leaving opportunities that others are filling.
Read MoreA new New Zealand is Necessary
The 2017 election is weeks away. Parties are focusing on the immediate issues. It should be different. If we are to have a prosperous, secure, sustainable and democratic future we need to be talking the language of the future.
Read MoreThe Changing World Economy; Four Themes.
Extracted from a paper delivered to Wellington South Rotary; 22 March
Read MoreA revolt against the future
In the days of Trump and Brexit, it could be time for those who want a society based on openness, knowledge and new opportunities to revisit an out-of-fashion idea
Read MoreRethinking Trade Policy.
We don’t need to refresh trade policy; we need to rethink how best to engage with the world in the context of increasing globalisation.
Read MoreBrexit and Nostalgia
It is unclear why anyone is voting for Britain leaving the EU nor, in many cases, why they are voting for remain. What are the possible alternatives? How is Britain or New Zealand to function in an increasingly globalised world?
Read MoreWhat Is Left For the Left?
Those on the left of politics have a choice between defending their past achievements or taking up the challenges which face us.
Read MoreWhat Is Left For the Left?
Those on the left of politics have a choice between defending hteir past achievements or taking up the challenges which face us.
Read MoreSo far away and so smug
How can we experience art properly if we don't see it firsthand? And what effect does this have on our insular national arts culture?
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