I have just spent a very productive hour listening to Radio New Zealand Sunday Morning on spying and mass surveillance: http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/remote-player?id=20172825 The panel on the programme included Terence O’Brien, Professor Steven Ratuva, and Paul Buchanan. I was not expecting a conclusive word on the subject as issues floated from spying and mass surveillance to civil … Continue reading Spying on Friends and Neighbours
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Millstone around Labour’s neck
Ever since the general elections in New Zealand this year, the Labour Party has been mired in a double edged crisis. Leadership contest has been thrown wide whilst the election defeat apparently is like an elephant in the room for the party faithful. What I can see is a millstone hanging around Labour Party's neck … Continue reading Millstone around Labour’s neck
Targeting ISIS
Yesterday, New Zealand media was abuzz with news reports about likely participation of New Zealand in targeting ISIS. Prime Minister John Key is weighing all his options and has sought a report from the MFAT. Mr Key will take this issue to the Parliament but ultimately it is going to be his sole decision. Opposition parties are already taking … Continue reading Targeting ISIS
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