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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

NZIIA and the Centre for Strategic Studies recently hosted Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya as she talked about the struggle for democracy in Belarus. Watch back here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrw6...

The struggle for democracy in Belarus, with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

On 2 December we celebrate 50 years of 'New Zealand International Review,' NZIIA's flagship publication for fostering understanding of international affairs. We also acknowledge the immense contribution made by Editor Ian McGibbon, who is stepping down. Register here www.nziia.org.nz/events/fifty...

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Want to better understand New Zealand's connections with the Pacific region? Come to the NZIIA Auckland Branch event on 30/10. Featuring Hon Carmel Sepuloni, Joanna Bourke, Sione Tekiteki and Sarah Fetuani. Register here: nziia.org.nz/events/the-s...

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

EVENT ALERT: On 20 October in Auckland we host an expert panel discussion on 'Rising global autocracy and its impact on New Zealand.' Join us for this timely and important discussion. Register here: www.nziia.org.nz/events/risin... #NZIIA2025

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The latest edition of 'New Zealand International Review' is out. As a taster, read Holly Tudehope's take on South Korea's declaration of martial law: nziia.org.nz/articles/ral... To subscribe to the New Zealand International Review magazine, join NZIIA as a member here: nziia.org.nz/membership

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Short highlights from the #NZIIA2025 national conference in Wellington on 17 June, on the theme of 'Prosperity | Security | Values - Aotearoa New Zealand's foreign and trade policies in contested spaces.'

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The New Zealand Government has a ‘Going for Growth’ strategy to encourage economic growth, deliver more jobs and grow incomes. Yet around the world geopolitical storms are raging. At our #NZIIA2025 conference we brought together leading experts to discuss. Watch back: youtu.be/v0PDc_8ZX1o?...

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Trade & economics in a geopolitical maelstrom: NZIIA Conference 2025

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Is climate change an insurmountable challenge? We posed this to an expert panel at the #NZIIA2025 national conference, featuring contributions from Chlöe Swarbrick MP, Kate Wilson Butler and Kristy Harrison, moderated by Esther Guy-Meakin. Watch back here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Vz...

Is climate change an insurmountable challenge? NZIIA Conference 2025

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Check out the highlights from the #NZIIA2025 conference 'Prosperity | Security | Values: Aotearoa New Zealand's foreign and trade policies in contested spaces' www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbMl...

Highlights of the NZIIA Conference 2025

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The July/August edition of New Zealand International Review is out, with coverage of NZ's Defence Capability Plan, tariffs, crypto, gateways to Africa, naval defence &more. As a teaser, read Dr Roderic Alley's article on the plight of children in armed conflict here: www.nziia.org.nz/articles/sta...

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

What caused the Russia-Ukraine War? What are the barriers to effective peace negotiations? How can there be a lasting peace that deters future aggression? These were addressed by Georgetown University's Professor Lise Howard at NZIIA in Auckland recently. WATCH BACK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=faM2...

The Russia-Ukraine war: obstacles to negotiations and finding solutions

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

NZIIA presents its inaugural event in Rotorua on 20/8. Sir Peter Gluckman speaks on getting NZ's science and technology up-to-speed in the context of revolutionary technological change, economic turbulence, geopolitical instability and climate change. Register here: www.nziia.org.nz/events/new-z...

Register for the event with Sir Peter Gluckman in Rotorua on 20 August

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We are seeking applications for the role of Editor of the New Zealand International Review. This would suit an organised and motivated self-starter, with a strong interest in international affairs along with editing and design skills. Details here: www.nziia.org.nz/articles/cal...

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Here at #NZIIA2025 we welcome our keynote speaker: Rt Hon Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Minister will discuss New Zealand's foreign policy direction and engagement with a more contested world.

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Our Trump 2.0 session at #NZIIA2025 features Professor Lise Morjé Howard, Derek Grossman, Emily Mosley, and Professor Alan Tidwell.

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We're underway in our trade and economics session at #NZIIA2025 with Rosalie Nelson, Shamubeel Eaqub, Catherine Beard, Professor Jason Mika, and Juan Carlos Baker Pineda.

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

At #NZIIA2025 we turn to a session on Pacific security with Mark Ramsden, Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva, Associate Professor Anna Powles, Sione Tekiteki, and Trent Fulcher.

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Now at #NZIIA2025 we’ll hear from Hon Phil Twyford MP, Dr Reuben Steff, Professor Beth Greener, and Jacqui Caine on ‘New Zealand's foreign policy reset.’

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Now at #NZIIA2025, our global dynamics session featuring Zichen Wang @zichen.bsky.social, Professor Caitlin Byrne, Professor Lise Howard, and Abhishek Sharma.

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Now at #NZIIA2025 we explore international climate challenges with Chloe Swarbrick MP, Kate Wilson Butler, and Kristy Harrison. Is climate change an insurmountable challenge?

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We're excited to hear from The Asia New Zealand Foundation as they launch new research on ‘New Zealanders' perceptions of Asia and Asian Peoples.’ How do New Zealanders’ perceptions influence our place in the region?

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

The #NZIIA2025 conference has begun with 'The future for Ukraine and implications for New Zealand'.

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Delegates have officially been welcomed to the #NZIIA2025 conference at Tākina in Wellington.

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Professor Alan Tidwell, who speaks at our #nziia2025 National conference on Tuesday, was interviewed by RNZ about the AUKUS review underway in Washington DC: www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...

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US-Australia defence alliance alive and well, insists expert

Professor Alan Tidwell believes the agreement will change, but never end.

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

ONLINE EVENT: At 6pm (NZST) on 11 June, NZIIA Auckland Branch has an online presentation by Aleksander Kwaśniewski, former President of Poland, discussing 'Poland and Europe amid global tensions and conflicts.' All welcome to attend online. Details at the link here: www.nziia.org.nz/poland-and-e...

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

In 2024 the NZ Government announced a foreign policy 'reset,' responding to a rapidly changing and challenging global environment. Join experts at the #NZIIA2025 conference as they assess NZ's foreign policy reset to date, including efforts to incorporate Māori perspectives. 👇 www.nziiaconference.nz

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We are #hiring a new Editor for the New Zealand International Review. It would suit someone with knowledge of international affairs affecting New Zealand and editing and design experience. Details here: www.nziia.org.nz/articles/cal...

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Come to the #NZIIA2025 conference on 17 June to hear our expert speakers discuss 'Is climate change an insurmountable challenge?' Register at www.nziiaconference.nz

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

The international order and the institutions underpinning it are changing. Join us at the #nziia2025 flagship conference as an expert panel assesses where the international system is heading, and what liberal democracies like New Zealand can do in response. Register here: www.nziiaconference.nz

Sam Sachdeva @samsachdeva.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

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Looking forward to taking part in @nziia.bsky.social's annual conference next month on June 17! I'll be moderating a session on resetting NZ's foreign policy - just a little going on in that space... More details here, including ticket info: www.nziiaconference.nz #NZIIA2025

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Trump's White House return has created tumultuous news on a daily basis. How to cut through the noise to understand exactly where rhetoric differs from action? Join our expert discussion at the NZIIA national conference on 17/6. #nziia2025 Register: nziiaconference.nz

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade is a Gold sponsor of the NZIIA Conference 2025, in Wellington and online on 17 June. The theme is 'Prosperity | Security | Values: Aotearoa New Zealand's foreign and trade policies in contested spaces.' #NZIIA2025 Register at www.nziiaconference.nz

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Last week we co-hosted a talk in Wellington by ASEAN Secretary-General HE Dr Kao Kim Hourn, as he discussed 50 years of ASEAN-New Zealand dialogue and what the future might hold in trade, investment, security, education and more. Watch back here: youtu.be/C5i4HMrfiRM. #nziia2025

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ASEAN-New Zealand: a Partnership for Peace and Prosperity

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

A privilege to co-host HE Dr Kao Kim Hourn, ASEAN Secretary-General in Wellington last night. Dr Kao noted 2025 marks 50 years of formal dialogue relations between ASEAN and New Zealand —and there is future potential, including in trade and investment, security, education and more. #nziia2025

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

WATCH BACK: Hon Judith Collins KC MP, New Zealand Minister of Defence, delivered the NZIIA Annual Lecture 2025 in Wellington on 6 May. A special thanks to the European Union in New Zealand for sponsoring the drinks reception. 1/2

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Yesterday in Wellington we marked NZIIA's national AGM and Annual Lecture. We appreciated hearing from Hon Judith Collins KC, Minister of Defence, discussing in detail New Zealand’s recently announced Defence Capability Plan. See the speech text here: www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/stepp... #nziia2025

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Asia New Zealand Foundation will support the #NZIIA2025 conference, launching its flagship research 'New Zealanders’ Perceptions of Asia and Asian Peoples' on 17 June. Read the 2024 report here: asianz.org.nz/our-resource.... Register for the NZIIA national conference here: nziiaconference.nz

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

‘Trump fatigue’ is putting Kiwis off the news, with trust in media still low – new report: www.nziia.org.nz/articles/tru... Interested in how the Trump Presidency affects New Zealand? Register for our flagship conference #nziia2025 in Wellington and online on 17 June here: www.nziiaconference.nz

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

‘Germany is back’. University of Canterbury's Mathew Doidge identifies three ways New Zealand can benefit from Europe’s renewed centre of power: www.nziia.org.nz/articles/ger... Learn more about international security at NZIIA's conference on 17/6. Details here: www.nziiaconference.nz #nziia2025

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’: why the US is on a war footing over tariffs and mass deportations www.nziia.org.nz/articles/tru...

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

20+ international affairs experts have been initially confirmed to speak at NZIIA’s flagship national conference, to be held on 17 June 2025 at Tākina in Wellington and online. #nziia2025 Check out the speaker line up and book your place here: nziiaconference.nz/speakers

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Yesterday we had an excellent session in Auckland discussing New Zealand's international futures. Security, economics, diplomacy, sustainability, social change and polarised politics were all covered in an enlightening discussion, featuring Hon David Parker, academic & diplomatic experts #nziia2025

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Registrations are open for NZIIA's flagship conference in Wellington on 17 June. On the theme of 'Posterity | Security | Values - Aotearoa New Zealand's foreign and trade policies in contested places', it aspires to be NZ's premier international affairs event. Register here: www.nziiaconference.nz

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

When Elon Musk recently supported a call for the United States to quit NATO and the United Nations, it should perhaps have been more surprising. But Musk’s position fits a general pattern, writes Chris Ogden. What if Trump does it? www.nziia.org.nz/articles/elo...

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Elon Musk thinks the US should leave the UN – what if Trump does it? » NZIIA - New Zealand Institute of International Affairs

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Registrations are now open for #NZIIA’s flagship national conference. 1/5

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

WATCH BACK: NZIIA's Wellington Branch recently hosted HE Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukraine Ambassador to New Zealand. He delved into the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, examining its profound impact on global security dynamics. Watch back here: youtu.be/zWUkeulGbLE.

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Russian aggression against Ukraine and the security implications for the Indo-Pacific

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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

EVENT ALERT: Viet Nam's Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet will deliver an address and Q and A on the NZ-Viet Nam strategic partnership on 4 Feb in Wellington. #nziia2025 Register here: www.nziia.org.nz/events/viet-...

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) @nziia.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

We acknowledge the sad passing away of Hon Russell Marshall CNZM, Honourary Vice President of NZIIA, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and New Zealand High Commissioner to London. A full obituary will be published in an upcoming edition of the New Zealand International Review