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U.S.-New Zealand relations

The Strategic Case for New Zealand to Join AUKUS

The Strategic Case for New Zealand to Join AUKUS

By Reuben Steff
Pillar II of AUKUS relates to the sharing of advanced technologies and there are good reasons for Wellington to seek access to that part of the pact.

The Political Case for a New Zealand-US Free Trade Agreement

The Political Case for a New Zealand-US Free Trade Agreement

By Nicholas Khoo and Alex Tan
A free trade pact makes sense for both countries, and the reasons are as much political as they are economic.
New Zealand Will Not Join the US Coalition Against China Anytime Soon

New Zealand Will Not Join the US Coalition Against China Anytime Soon

By Nicholas Khoo
Wellington’s deeply ingrained tradition of foreign policy independence and robust economic ties to China serve as a considerable constraint on major policy change.

A Return to Values-based Foreign Policy in New Zealand

A Return to Values-based Foreign Policy in New Zealand

By Guy C. Charlton
As the recent U.S.-New Zealand joint statement makes clear, the values aspect in New Zealand’s diplomacy remains a priority in its Pacific diplomacy. 

As Biden Wraps First Asia Trip, Ardern Heads to the US

As Biden Wraps First Asia Trip, Ardern Heads to the US

By Geoffrey Miller
Biden’s meetings in South Korea and Japan – along with a change of government in nearby Australia – will set the scene for the New Zealand PM’s trip to the United States.

Jacinda Ardern Is Bringing New Zealand Closer to the US

Jacinda Ardern Is Bringing New Zealand Closer to the US

By Geoffrey Miller
The New Zealand prime minister’s speech to this week’s U.S. Business Summit in Auckland signals a closer alignment with the West – and skepticism toward China.

New Zealand’s Conflicted China Strategy

New Zealand’s Conflicted China Strategy

By Geoffrey Miller
China strategy dominated New Zealand’s foreign policy year, but the government has yet to find a consistent position.
Decoding Nanaia Mahuta’s First Foreign Trip

Decoding Nanaia Mahuta’s First Foreign Trip

By Geoffrey Miller
New Zealand’s foreign minister is on her first trip overseas: a seven-country tour of Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, the UAE, Qatar, the U.S., and Canada.

Ardern’s Foreign Policy Address Was Pro-US, But Not Necessarily Anti-China

Ardern’s Foreign Policy Address Was Pro-US, But Not Necessarily Anti-China

By Geoffrey Miller
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered a keynote speech on foreign policy on Wednesday.

A Thaw in the US-New Zealand Nuclear Freeze

A Thaw in the US-New Zealand Nuclear Freeze

By Richard Fontaine
Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Auckland represents an end to 30 years of security estrangement.

New Zealand-U.S. Defense Relations: A Possible Return to the Alliance?

New Zealand-U.S. Defense Relations: A Possible Return to the Alliance?

Bilateral defense relations are improving, and may get better still.

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