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New Zealand still seems to be hellbent on cutting its way to prosperity.
The current infighting among the very architects of this Israeli fantasy now offers an unprecedented opportunity to uncover deeper truths—not only about the ongoing war in Gaza but also about Israel's history, from its establishment on the land of historic Palestine to the ongoing genocide, nearly eight decades later.
Although at this stage, Little looks well-placed in this regard, his election should not be accepted as a foregone conclusion. His plans for the city still need to be outlined, then tested, defended and scrutinised alongside those of other candidates during the campaign. Only then will it become clear whether he is the best choice to lead Wellington.
Ian Powell discusses the contrasting responses to two politically different MPs involved in ‘controversies’ in the context of dirty politics and transphobia.
Now that the formalities of saying goodbye to Pope Francis are over, the process of selecting his successor can begin in earnest.
What is well worth celebrating, however, is that Vietnam successfully got the imperial powers off its back and out of its country. It is well-placed to play an increasingly prosperous and positive role in the emerging multipolar world. It is part of the WTO, and the ASEAN network, and borders China, giving Vietnam the opportunity to weather any storms coming from the continent of America.
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