Poland - New Zealand
May/June 2023
Volume 48
Number 3
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A pivotal moment for Poland and the world
Andrew Wierzbicki interviews Wojciech Gerwel, under-secretary of state of Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A fruitful partnership
Grzegorz Kowal reflects on the 50-year diplomatic relationship between New Zealand and Poland.
Polish solidarity with Ukraine one year on
Roberto Rabel, reporting on his recent observations in Poland, predicts on-going support for the struggle against Russian aggression.
Progressing international law
Penelope Ridings discusses the role of the UN International Law Commission and its relevance to New Zealand.
In the shadow of Admiral Zheng
Punsara Amarasinghe points to the deep roots of current Chinese maritime ambitions in Indian Ocean, as reflected in Sri Lanka’s predicament.
The past was a foreign country
Rita Ricketts reflects upon the efforts to promote diversity in New Zealand’s diplomatic service.
Towards equitable outcomes
Jan Tinetti outlines the government’s approach to education with particular emphasis on the needs of Pacific community and Pacific Islands students.
ANNIVERSARY
Providing an eye, an ear and a voice
Ian McGibbon notes the 80th anniversary of the creation of New Zealand’s diplomatic service.
BOOKS
Gerald Chan: China’s Digital Silk Road: Setting Standards, Powering Growth (Stephen Hoadley).
May Bass and Mark Derby (eds): Peacemonger: Owen Wilkes: International Peace Researcher (David Littlewood).
Christopher Pugsley, Michael Keith and Puawai Cairns: Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War (Ian McGibbon).
INSTITUTE NOTES
A pivotal moment for Poland and the world
Andrew Wierzbicki interviews Wojciech Gerwel, under-secretary of state of Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A fruitful partnership
Grzegorz Kowal reflects on the 50-year diplomatic relationship between New Zealand and Poland.
Polish solidarity with Ukraine one year on
Roberto Rabel, reporting on his recent observations in Poland, predicts on-going support for the struggle against Russian aggression.
Progressing international law
Penelope Ridings discusses the role of the UN International Law Commission and its relevance to New Zealand.
In the shadow of Admiral Zheng
Punsara Amarasinghe points to the deep roots of current Chinese maritime ambitions in Indian Ocean, as reflected in Sri Lanka’s predicament.
The past was a foreign country
Rita Ricketts reflects upon the efforts to promote diversity in New Zealand’s diplomatic service.
Towards equitable outcomes
Jan Tinetti outlines the government’s approach to education with particular emphasis on the needs of Pacific community and Pacific Islands students.
ANNIVERSARY
Providing an eye, an ear and a voice
Ian McGibbon notes the 80th anniversary of the creation of New Zealand’s diplomatic service.
BOOKS
Gerald Chan: China’s Digital Silk Road: Setting Standards, Powering Growth (Stephen Hoadley).
May Bass and Mark Derby (eds): Peacemonger: Owen Wilkes: International Peace Researcher (David Littlewood).
Christopher Pugsley, Michael Keith and Puawai Cairns: Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War (Ian McGibbon).
INSTITUTE NOTES
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