Ukraine Matters
July/August 2023
Volume 48
Number 4
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Why Ukraine matters
Benedetta Berti provides a NATO perspective on the Russo-Ukraine War.
A gloomy outlook
Anna Fifield suggests the need for greater public discussion of New Zealand’s relationship with China.
When elephants fight
Stephen Jacobi reflects on US–China tensions and the implications for ASEAN.
No stopping in tightening India–Australia ties
Ashok Sharma reviews the first Australia–India annual summit meeting at which the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to their strategic partnership for a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region.
Why the Pacific way matters for regional security
Nanaia Mahuta outlines the government’s approach to foreign policy in a shifting, less stable and more challenging international environment.
Norman Kirk’s gift to his Beehive successors
Ken Ross notes an important intelligence assessment legacy of the ill-fated Labour leader’s brief prime ministerial role.
ANNIVERSARY
The unending truce
Ian McGibbon notes the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
BOOKS
David Lowe and Eric Meadows (eds): Rising Power and Changing People: The Australian High Commission in India (Suzannah Jessep).
A.C. Grayling: For the Good of the World: Is Global Agreement on Global Challenges Possible? (Stephen Hoadley).
Richard Kerbaj: The Secret History of the Five Eyes: The Untold Story of the International Spy Network (Andrew Wierzbicki).
INSTITUTE NOTES
The Annual General Meeting.
Why Ukraine matters
Benedetta Berti provides a NATO perspective on the Russo-Ukraine War.
A gloomy outlook
Anna Fifield suggests the need for greater public discussion of New Zealand’s relationship with China.
When elephants fight
Stephen Jacobi reflects on US–China tensions and the implications for ASEAN.
No stopping in tightening India–Australia ties
Ashok Sharma reviews the first Australia–India annual summit meeting at which the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to their strategic partnership for a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region.
Why the Pacific way matters for regional security
Nanaia Mahuta outlines the government’s approach to foreign policy in a shifting, less stable and more challenging international environment.
Norman Kirk’s gift to his Beehive successors
Ken Ross notes an important intelligence assessment legacy of the ill-fated Labour leader’s brief prime ministerial role.
ANNIVERSARY
The unending truce
Ian McGibbon notes the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
BOOKS
David Lowe and Eric Meadows (eds): Rising Power and Changing People: The Australian High Commission in India (Suzannah Jessep).
A.C. Grayling: For the Good of the World: Is Global Agreement on Global Challenges Possible? (Stephen Hoadley).
Richard Kerbaj: The Secret History of the Five Eyes: The Untold Story of the International Spy Network (Andrew Wierzbicki).
INSTITUTE NOTES
The Annual General Meeting.
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