Rob Ayson: Inklings of a Mahuta Doctrine?
In his recent Incline blog Prof Rob Ayson discusses the Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta's approach to the central question for New Zealand’s foreign policy – dealing with the rise of China.
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Podcast: New Zealand's Indo-Pacific Recalibration
In an Apple Podcast, Prof Capie argues that despite NZ's traditional focus on trade and economy in the Asia-Pacific region, it is increasingly thinking more critically about potential geopolitical & security challenges.
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America’s Indo-Pacific Folly
Today, the "Indo-Pacific" is not just stock language in Washington but a widely accepted reconceptualization of Asia that is rearranging U.S. foreign policy, writes Dr Van Jackson
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Incline: NZ's place in the world
Incline, edited by CSS Director Dr David Capie and Professor Robert Ayson, is an independent website which publishes analysis and commentary on issues and trends that impact New Zealand's international relations.
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Biden’s Asia policy will be controversial
On economic interdependence, China, Taiwan and North Korea, there is no way to avoid controversy while serving US interests, writes Dr Van Jackson.
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Prof. Gill on US-China Rivalry
CSS hosted a public lecture by Professor Bates Gill. Click the headline for more information and youtube link to the lecture.
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