The Centre for Strategic Studies is New Zealand’s leading institution for research and public engagement on strategic, foreign policy and security issues.
Through media commentary, research, public events and outreach, the Centre seeks to contribute to an informed public discussion on New Zealand’s security interests, and regional and global security challenges.
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Staff at the Centre for Strategic Studies publish regularly on strategic and security issues.
CSS webinars are now available for viewing
Our recent webinars focussed on the strategic and global health governance challenges caused by COVID-19.
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Geopolitics after Covid-19: Who can NZ trust?
Given our inability to expect responsible leadership from China or the US, and the risks of reigniting the spread of the virus, coalitions of the trusted will only emerge slowly, write Robert Ayson and David Capie.
Read article hereThe Foreign Policy Cupboard is Bare this Election
While economic recovery and public health has taken priority in the upcoming election, there is little discussion about NZ's foreign or defence policy, writes Prof. Rob Ayson.
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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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'How to Defend New Zealand'
In his recent lecture at Victoria, Professor Hugh White offers some thoughts on New Zealand's strategic choices in the face of power rivalries in Asia.
Study options
Victoria University offers internationally recognised postgraduate qualifications in Strategic Studies.
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.
