NZIIA fosters expert discussion and understanding of international affairs affecting Aotearoa New Zealand. This is the account of our National Office. www.nziia.org.nzhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3mbsatb6hyk2qWant to play a leading role in the discussion of international affairs in New Zealand? Apply for the role of Executive Director at New Zealand Institute of International Affairs. Details here: https://www.nziia.org.nz/articles/job-advertisement-nziia-executive-director/07 Jan 2026 00:51 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbsatb6hyk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3m6ik3236os26NZIIA 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrw6Kda8Wyw&t=116s25 Nov 2025 23:55 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ik3236os26https://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3m4r54lruyc2gOn 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 https://www.nziia.org.nz/events/fifty-years-of-the-new-zealand-international-review/03 Nov 2025 23:06 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4r54lruyc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3m47a655ymc2wWant 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: https://nziia.org.nz/events/the-struggle/27 Oct 2025 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3m47a655ymc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lzwei63eck2aEVENT 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: https://www.nziia.org.nz/events/rising-global-autocracy-and-its-impact-on-new-zealand/ #NZIIA202528 Sep 2025 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzwei63eck2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lzhdus3gv226The 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: https://nziia.org.nz/articles/rallying-for-democracy/ To subscribe to the New Zealand International Review magazine, join NZIIA as a member here: nziia.org.nz/membership22 Sep 2025 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzhdus3gv226https://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lxtbulht6s27Short 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.'02 Sep 2025 04:31 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxtbulht6s27https://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lxtbq3rshs27The 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: https://youtu.be/v0PDc_8ZX1o?si=VX14NlOnp9wV87o502 Sep 2025 04:28 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxtbq3rshs27https://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lwpoe2fed22eIs 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04VzNoJwgyo&t=4094s19 Aug 2025 00:38 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwpoe2fed22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lwkpmpabos2lCheck out the highlights from the #NZIIA2025 conference 'Prosperity | Security | Values: Aotearoa New Zealand's foreign and trade policies in contested spaces' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbMl5wOzZxg17 Aug 2025 01:18 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwkpmpabos2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lulj5ljof22dThe 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: https://www.nziia.org.nz/articles/stained-humanity/22 Jul 2025 22:04 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lulj5ljof22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lugl4oxsgk2tWhat 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faM2dEEGRBY20 Jul 2025 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lugl4oxsgk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lu6uvlwpps2gNZIIA 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: https://www.nziia.org.nz/events/new-zealand-in-a-science-and-technology-global-revolution/17 Jul 2025 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6uvlwpps2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3ltg4a65r2k2oWe 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: https://www.nziia.org.nz/articles/call-for-applications-editor-of-new-zealand-international-review/08 Jul 2025 01:04 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltg4a65r2k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrro64vmgc22Here 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.17 Jun 2025 04:34 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrro64vmgc22https://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrrmd2gbtk22Our Trump 2.0 session at #NZIIA2025 features Professor Lise Morjé Howard, Derek Grossman, Emily Mosley, and Professor Alan Tidwell.17 Jun 2025 04:01 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrrmd2gbtk22https://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrrlilxlgc22We'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.17 Jun 2025 03:46 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrrlilxlgc22https://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrrh5mgg3c2yAt #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.17 Jun 2025 02:29 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrrh5mgg3c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrrfxqpn4c2yNow 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.’17 Jun 2025 02:08 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrrfxqpn4c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrr7tockxs2lNow at #NZIIA2025, our global dynamics session featuring Zichen Wang @zichen.bsky.social, Professor Caitlin Byrne, Professor Lise Howard, and Abhishek Sharma.17 Jun 2025 00:18 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrr7tockxs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrr6cqz4o22yNow at #NZIIA2025 we explore international climate challenges with Chloe Swarbrick MP, Kate Wilson Butler, and Kristy Harrison. Is climate change an insurmountable challenge?16 Jun 2025 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrr6cqz4o22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrqzfsd76c2fWe'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?16 Jun 2025 22:23 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrqzfsd76c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrqwr3ykcs2oThe #NZIIA2025 conference has begun with 'The future for Ukraine and implications for New Zealand'.16 Jun 2025 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrqwr3ykcs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrqvrcwgq22oDelegates have officially been welcomed to the #NZIIA2025 conference at Tākina in Wellington.16 Jun 2025 21:18 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrqvrcwgq22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lrmrfjwdps2pProfessor Alan Tidwell, who speaks at our #nziia2025 National conference on Tuesday, was interviewed by RNZ about the AUKUS review underway in Washington DC: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/564188/us-australia-defence-alliance-alive-and-well-insists-expert15 Jun 2025 05:49 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrmrfjwdps2phttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lr4sd3tgws2zONLINE 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: https://www.nziia.org.nz/poland-and-europe-amid-global-tensions-and-conflicts/08 Jun 2025 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr4sd3tgws2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lqw7nmckns2bIn 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.nz06 Jun 2025 06:33 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqw7nmckns2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lqnt7aesps2xWe 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: https://www.nziia.org.nz/articles/call-for-applications-editor-of-new-zealand-international-review/02 Jun 2025 22:29 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqnt7aesps2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lqla5hf6ns2mCome to the #NZIIA2025 conference on 17 June to hear our expert speakers discuss 'Is climate change an insurmountable challenge?' Register at www.nziiaconference.nz01 Jun 2025 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqla5hf6ns2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/nziia.bsky.social/post/3lq4vx6rje22aThe 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.nz27 May 2025 05:02 +0000at://did:plc:i7codf3g2bshwgvucqdn5emu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq4vx6rje22a