Trade Prospects
September/October 2019
Volume 44
Number 5
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Overseas trade: challenges and opportunities
David Parker reviews New Zealand’s trade negotiation strategy and performance and outlines the government’s efforts to create a more productive, sustainable and inclusive economy.
Are videogames the next frontier for politics after Twitter?
Marçal Sanmartí reviews the development of videogames and the prospect of their use in the political world.
Diplomacy — protecting our interests
Winston Peters outlines the government’s achievements in intensifying New Zealand’s international voice and some of the challenges it faces, especially trade risks.
A forgotten anniversary
Ian McGibbon recalls a battle that sealed Nazi Germany’s fate 75 years ago.
Prospects for the far flank
Balaji Chandramohan comments on India’s strategic orientation after the recent general elections.
Time for the revisionists
Denis Lenihan suggests that it is time to reassess the relationship between Alister McIntosh, Paddy Costello and the Department of External Affairs.
From Cancun to Katowice: a remarkable journey
Jo Tyndall reflects on her experience as New Zealand’s climate change ambassador.
ANNIVERSARY
New Zealand declares war
Ian McGibbon recalls a major step in New Zealand’s path to independence.
REFLECTIONS
Taiwan 1998–2001
Nick Bridge recalls his experience heading New Zealand’s mission in Taipei.
BOOKS
Manuel Castells: Rupture: The Crisis of Liberal Democracy (Stuart McMillan).
Robert Green: Security Without Nuclear Deterrence (Stephen Hoadley).
Maire Leadbeater: See No Evil: New Zealand’s Betrayal of the People of West Papua (Damien Rogers).
Prof Dr Tridib Chakraborti and Dr Mohor Chakraborty: Expanding Horizon of India’s Southeast Asia policy: ‘Look’, ‘Move’ and ‘Act’ East (Sagarika Dutt).
INSTITUTE NOTES
Overseas trade: challenges and opportunities
David Parker reviews New Zealand’s trade negotiation strategy and performance and outlines the government’s efforts to create a more productive, sustainable and inclusive economy.
Are videogames the next frontier for politics after Twitter?
Marçal Sanmartí reviews the development of videogames and the prospect of their use in the political world.
Diplomacy — protecting our interests
Winston Peters outlines the government’s achievements in intensifying New Zealand’s international voice and some of the challenges it faces, especially trade risks.
A forgotten anniversary
Ian McGibbon recalls a battle that sealed Nazi Germany’s fate 75 years ago.
Prospects for the far flank
Balaji Chandramohan comments on India’s strategic orientation after the recent general elections.
Time for the revisionists
Denis Lenihan suggests that it is time to reassess the relationship between Alister McIntosh, Paddy Costello and the Department of External Affairs.
From Cancun to Katowice: a remarkable journey
Jo Tyndall reflects on her experience as New Zealand’s climate change ambassador.
ANNIVERSARY
New Zealand declares war
Ian McGibbon recalls a major step in New Zealand’s path to independence.
REFLECTIONS
Taiwan 1998–2001
Nick Bridge recalls his experience heading New Zealand’s mission in Taipei.
BOOKS
Manuel Castells: Rupture: The Crisis of Liberal Democracy (Stuart McMillan).
Robert Green: Security Without Nuclear Deterrence (Stephen Hoadley).
Maire Leadbeater: See No Evil: New Zealand’s Betrayal of the People of West Papua (Damien Rogers).
Prof Dr Tridib Chakraborti and Dr Mohor Chakraborty: Expanding Horizon of India’s Southeast Asia policy: ‘Look’, ‘Move’ and ‘Act’ East (Sagarika Dutt).
INSTITUTE NOTES
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