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January 27, 2021 By Hugh STEADMAN We often hear from Government and Media spokespeople about the need to support the “international rules-based-order” (IRBO). However, the question needs to be asked, just what ‘rules’ is this order – so vigorously promoted by USA, the UK, Australia, NZ, and other nations in Washington’s orbit – based on? New Zealand’s continued existence might well depend on a successful reimagining of these rules governing Global Politics, so such a goal must be a priority for our Government’s foreign affairs agenda in this term. international rules-based-order (IRBO) to which western governed spokespeople, including New Zealand’s are so fond of claiming their allegiance. ....
New Zealand PM silent on Trump’s culpability for Washington coup As the fascist coup incited by outgoing US President Donald Trump unfolded in Washington on January 6, New Zealand’s Labour-led government responded, like political leaders around the world, with a mixture of nervousness and evasion. Several hours after the coup began playing out in the local media, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern released a statement on Twitter. Avoiding any real characterisation of the Washington events, Ardern declared: “I share the sentiment of friends in the US what is happening is wrong. Democracy the right of people to exercise a vote, have their voice heard and then have that decision upheld peacefully should never be undone by a mob.” ....
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 4:42 pm We often hear from Government and Media spokespeople about the need to support the “international rules-based-order” (IRBO). However, the question needs to be asked, just what ‘rules’ is this order – so vigorously promoted by USA, the UK, Australia, NZ, and other nations in Washington’s orbit – based on? New Zealand’s continued existence might well depend on a successful reimagining of these rules governing Global Politics, so such a goal must be a priority for our Government’s foreign affairs agenda in this term. The Dig recently ran a most timely item by Robert Patman on the foreign policy challenges facing New ....
Article – Hugh Steadman Just what rules is the “international rules-based-order based on, and are they sufficient for the coming age, or in need of urgent reform? What is NZ’s role to be in this new international order. We often hear from Government and Media spokespeople about the need to support the “international rules-based-order” (IRBO). However, the question needs to be asked, just what ‘rules’ is this order – so vigorously promoted by USA, the UK, Australia, NZ, and other nations in Washington’s orbit – based on? New Zealand’s continued existence might well depend on a successful reimagining of these rules governing Global Politics, so such a goal must be a priority for our Government’s foreign affairs agenda in this term. ....