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179167
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Every four years, the world watches intently as the democratic spectacle that is an American presidential election plays out. It is not surprising. Despite a relative decline in its global standing, the United States remains the single most powerful and influential nation on Earth. The selection of its national leader matters well beyond its shores.
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179170
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Most observers of Pacific geopolitics assume that one of the key purposes of the Pacific Reset is to counter China's influence in the Pacific. We have had conflicting messages from the government, some directly disputing this assumption. From an outsider's perspective, however, both the narrative and policies surrounding the reset point to no other conclusion than that a key goal is to counter China.
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179173
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Bernard Freyberg's storied life is a central element in New Zealand's military heritage. The winner of a Victoria Cross in the Battle of the Somme in 1916, commander of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force in the Second World War, governor-general of New Zealand - he was a man of mythical greatness (Churchill called him the 'salamander of the British Empire',1 a salamander being a legendary creature that flew close to fire). But there is one element of his life that is the product of pure myth - his supposed service in Mexico's civil war before the First World War and his escape to the United Kingdom to secure a commission in the newly formed Royal Naval Division, with which he would fight at Gallipoli and later on the Western Front. In New Zealand military historiography, it is a myth that for durability is on a par with the myth of Colonel William Malone's supposed refusal of an order to attack on Chunuk Bair during the August offensive at Gallipoli in 1915.2 And it seems that Freyberg propagated the myth himself when he reached London in August 1914.
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179171
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Timor-Leste emerged as the youngest nation of the third millennium amidst a wave of sympathy and solidarity. It is always gratifying for us to know that the commitment for Timor-Leste is still on-going. So, once again, in the name of the Timorese people, I convey our great appreciation of New Zealand's genuine sympathy and solidarity.
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179172
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In the September-October 2020 issue of this journal (vol 45, no 5), we saw how many countries and private corporations are getting involved in a new space race. Reusable rockets have revolutionised access to space, slashing costs of delivery to and from the stratosphere. Following American private corporations, the Russian space agency Roscosmos has recently announced that in its Amur programme it will soon use reusable rockets.1 New Zealand is no exception. Rocket Lab is reusing part of its Electron launch vehicles. We all know that New Zealand, with a population of just 5 million, has a tradition of punching above its weight. This country is a primary industries powerhouse, probably hosts the best known and most successful rugby team on the planet and is seen internationally as a champion in the fight against Covid-19. New Zealand is also rather successful in the commercial space sector - quite ironic considering that locals refer to themselves as kiwis, the name of a local flightless bird.
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