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With New Government, New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Resets on AUKUS, Gaza, and Ukraine
By Geoffrey Miller
New Foreign Minister Winston Peters has wasted no time overhauling New Zealand’s diplomatic direction.
New Zealand’s New Government Will Have Its First Diplomatic Test at COP28
By Geoffrey Miller
New Zealand has a new National-led government. What is its strategy for COP28 in Dubai?
APEC Is a Major Missed Opportunity for New Zealand’s New Government
By Logan Green
Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon decided to skip this week's APEC Summit, opting to remain in Auckland for ongoing coalition negotiations.
The Foreign Affairs Puzzle Facing New Zealand’s New Government
By Geoffrey Miller
Once again, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters could end up playing an outsized role in foreign policy.
New Zealand’s Foreign Policy Direction Uncertain Under New Coalition Government
By Logan Green
As Kiwis prepare for a new government and coalition partners fight for power, should the world expect a fresh approach from New Zealand?
This Week in Asia: October 20, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
New Zealand Gets a Change of Government
By Nick Perry
On October 14, New Zealand selected the National Party's Christopher Luxon as premier after six years of Labor rule.
How Will New Zealand Handle the New War in the Middle East?
By Geoffrey Miller
With New Zealand going to the polls later this week, determining the country’s response to the new war in the Middle East will be one of the new government’s first challenges.
Canada and New Zealand Need to Consider Joining Pillar 2 of AUKUS
By Guy C. Charlton and Xiang Gao
Joining Pillar Two of the security pact will not fundamentally change how Chinese policymakers view the two nations.
Who Will Be New Zealand’s Next Foreign Minister?
By Geoffrey Miller
Whatever the results of the October 14 election, get ready for some new faces.
Better Late Than Never: South Korea and New Zealand in the South Pacific
By Alexander C. Tan
Seoul and Wellington were late to the Indo-Pacific party, but now have a chance to demonstrate middle power agency.
New Zealand Changes Tack in the Gulf
By Geoffrey Miller
New Zealand Trade Minister Damien O’Connor’s recent foray into the Middle East continues a surge of renewed interest in the region.