Ukraine's Great Patriotic War
May/June 2022
Volume 47
Number 3
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Putin’s tragic miscalculation
Ian Hill discusses the motivations for the Russian invasion of its south-western neighbour.
Putin and Ukraine: power and the construction of history
Dmitry Shlapentokh considers Ukraine’s place in the Russian dictator’s geopolitical orbit.
The path to war
Rouben Azizian reflects on the developments that have led to open conflict in Ukraine.
Providing a pathway to peace
Penelope Ridings discusses the role of international law in resolving the Russo-Ukraine conflict.
Awakening bad memories
Grzegorz Kowal lays out a Polish perspective on the tragic events in Ukraine.
Poland, Ukraine and the lessons of history
Roberto Rabel provides a first-hand perspective on the Polish response to the crisis in Ukraine.
Protecting New Zealand’s ocean estate
Peter Cozens calls for New Zealand to exert leadership in establishing a comprehensive oceans
policy that properly reflects its maritime destiny.
ANNIVERSARY
From enemy to friend
Ian McGibbon recalls the early days of the now 70-year-old diplomatic relationship between Japan
and New Zealand.
BOOKS
Dennis Altman: God Save the Queen, the strange persistence of monarchies (W. David McIntyre).
Jeffrey Haynes (ed): Handbook on Religion and International Relations (Anthony Smith).
Rajiv Bhatia: India–Africa Relations: Changing Horizons (Peter Cozens).
INSIGHT
The past, present and future of the NZIIA
New director Hamish McDougall sets out his vision for the institute.
INSTITUTE NOTES
CORRESPONDENCE
Putin’s tragic miscalculation
Ian Hill discusses the motivations for the Russian invasion of its south-western neighbour.
Putin and Ukraine: power and the construction of history
Dmitry Shlapentokh considers Ukraine’s place in the Russian dictator’s geopolitical orbit.
The path to war
Rouben Azizian reflects on the developments that have led to open conflict in Ukraine.
Providing a pathway to peace
Penelope Ridings discusses the role of international law in resolving the Russo-Ukraine conflict.
Awakening bad memories
Grzegorz Kowal lays out a Polish perspective on the tragic events in Ukraine.
Poland, Ukraine and the lessons of history
Roberto Rabel provides a first-hand perspective on the Polish response to the crisis in Ukraine.
Protecting New Zealand’s ocean estate
Peter Cozens calls for New Zealand to exert leadership in establishing a comprehensive oceans
policy that properly reflects its maritime destiny.
ANNIVERSARY
From enemy to friend
Ian McGibbon recalls the early days of the now 70-year-old diplomatic relationship between Japan
and New Zealand.
BOOKS
Dennis Altman: God Save the Queen, the strange persistence of monarchies (W. David McIntyre).
Jeffrey Haynes (ed): Handbook on Religion and International Relations (Anthony Smith).
Rajiv Bhatia: India–Africa Relations: Changing Horizons (Peter Cozens).
INSIGHT
The past, present and future of the NZIIA
New director Hamish McDougall sets out his vision for the institute.
INSTITUTE NOTES
CORRESPONDENCE
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