NZ can reimagine US defence partnership while maintaining nuclear-free stance
New Zealand's leadership is signalling the Pacific is no longer a peaceful backyard, according to defence analysis.
An opinion piece argues that New Zealand can reshape its defence partnership with the United States without compromising the country's nuclear-free policy. The commentary suggests that New Zealand's approach to the Pacific region is shifting from viewing it as a peaceful backyard to recognising new strategic realities.
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Reimagining NZβs defence partnership with the US wonβt compromise a nuclear-free identity – David Santoro
OPINION: NZβs leadership is signalling that the Pacific is no longer a peaceful backyard.