Robert Patman
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 February 2025
On today's episode, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States - a move which marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring… Audio
Prof Robert Patman on Ted Cruz tweet
Professor of Politics and International Relations, Robert Patman, says a tweet from US Senator Ted Cruz constitutes interference in New Zealand's domestic affairs. Patman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hipkins says NZ under Labour wouldn't join AUKUS
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party has ruled joining the security pact AUKUS. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump's return raises concerns over security in the Pacific
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency has cast uncertainty over the impact on global security, including in the Pacific region. University of Otago Professor of International Relations Robert… Audio
Commonwealth to look at reparations for slave trade countries
An international relations expert says the Commonwealth's commitment to look at possible reparations for slave trade countries will be a long and complex ride. Otago University Professor of Politics… Audio
Security threats outlined in new SIS report
Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman joins Emile Donovan. Audio
PM Luxon delivers Foreign Policy speech at Lowy Institute
PM Christopher Luxon has delivered his first official foreign policy speech, delivered at the Lowy Institute, which comes on the eve of meeting with Anthony Albanese. Otago University international… Audio
Analysis: PM headed to Washington for NATO Summit
The Prime Minister is on his way to Washington for his first NATO Summit, hoping to meet President Biden. As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, world leaders are expected to focus on the conflicts in… Audio
Helicopter carrying Iran President crashes
A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has gone down in the mountainous north of the country. Otago University international… Audio
Professor on Iran attacks
Robert Patman is professor of international relations at the University of Otago. Patman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Winston Peters delivers speech at UN on Gaza 'catastrophe'
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has given a harsh speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, saying the Security Council isn't doing its job to keep world peace and security.
Peters was not… Audio
NZ sends clear message to China over cyberattack says expert
An international relations expert says New Zealand has sent a clear message to China: stop interfering or it will escalate its response.
The Government has accused Beijing of being behind a… Audio
Professor on Government designating all of Hamas a terrorist entity
It's now illegal for anyone in New Zealand to support Hamas.
The government is now in step with its Five Eyes partners designating the political arm of Hamas a terrorist entity.
The designation… Audio
NZ supports US-led strikes in Yemen
An international relations expert says New Zealand's involvement in military strikes in Yemen suggests we're responding to violations of international law in the Red Sea, but not in Gaza.
This comes… Audio
NZ to get closer defence ties to Australia after meetings
Australia's foreign minister is describing the agreement for closer defence and foreign ties with New Zealand as a huge step forward in strengthening ties between the countries.
Australian officials… Audio
US-led strikes continue in the Red Sea
Missiles and air strikes continue to fly in the Red Sea between Houthi rebels and the US-led coalition seeking to take them down.
The Houthis, a political and military movement that control much of… Audio
World leaders congratulate Taiwan's new president
International leaders have been congratulating Taiwan's newly elected president, William Lai, on his victory at the weekend.
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Taiwan's robust… Audio
PM Luxon in Sydney to discuss defence and security
The Prime Minister is on a one-day trip to Sydney on Wednesday to discuss defence and security with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Christopher Luxon says he wants to have a higher… Audio
Government releases joint statement on Israel/Gaza war
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has joined Australia and Canada's leaders in calling for a pause in hostilities in Gaza and more international efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire. In a… Audio
NZ must keep calling for ceasefire in Gaza
A leading New Zealand expert in international affairs says it is imperative the government keeps calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Professor Robert Patman, the University of Otago's director of… Audio
