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Critics assert that New Zealand has a low capacity to absorb the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). This paper reviews RMA trendlines and enduring characteristics of New Zealand's strategic interests, constructs a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) modelled on RMA trendlines, and costs this model. The paper finds that the NZDF can absorb the RMA, and New Zealand can afford to further upgrade its armed forces within current financial baselines. A NZDF modernised along RMA trendlines would be significantly more effective as a fighting force (and in turn in its peacekeeping capacity), in its sovereignty protection roles; and in its ability to carry out ancillary tasks including research and, rescue and disaster relief.
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Read more: The Revolution in Military Affairs
- Article: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/strategic-studies/documents/working-papers/wp-14.pdf
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An older paper (1999) ... I agree with some of what he said, other stuff I am not sure ... and today's world is totally different from when this was written and when it was targeted for.
New Zealand’s Green Party purports to have a pacifist foreign policy. Its founding charter lists “non-violent conflict resolution” as one of four guiding principles. Following the recent US assassination of Iranian General Qassem Suleimani, an act of war, Green MP Golriz Ghahraman called for NZ troops to be withdrawn from Iraq, where they are supporting the illegal US imperialist occupation.
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Read more: New Zealand Greens support military build-up
- Article: https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL2001/S00048/new-zealand-greens-support-military-build-up.htm
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Defence Minister Ron Mark says a massive Australian military build-up will benefit New Zealand.
“What is good for Australia and the defence of Australia is ultimately good for New Zealand,” he told Stuff.
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Read more: Defence Minister Ron Mark says huge Aussie military build-up will benefit NZ
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300048863/defence-minister-ron-mark-says-huge-aussie-military-buildup-will-benefit-nz
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And this is why people think New Zealand is bludging off Australia... New Zealand must also increase Defence spending.
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OPINION: A new cold war with China is coming and it will be just as dangerous, expensive and pointless as the last one.
The difference will be how much more New Zealand is involved.
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- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/122213035/the-dangerous-new-cold-war-brewing-with-china-will-test-new-zealand-even-more-than-the-old-one
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Beijing has outlined its defense plans that include a modern and advanced army. Global military competition is on the rise and China believes it's lagging behind. Beijing says the U.S. has increased its defense budgets, modernised its weapons, and developed its capacity in cyberspace - and space itself. And the Chinese government wants to catch up.
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Read more: Can China become a military superpower?
- Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEAwszKIIto
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Mr. Henning Gramann, CEO at GSR Services, talks about an interesting project in which his team was involved with the aim to change the image of beaching in India substantially. In particular, Mr Gramann describes the process, from the beginning till the end, toward responsible ship recycling of the HMNZS Endeavour in Alang shipyard in compliance with Hong Kong Convention, EU-Ship Recycling Regulation and Basel Convention. As explained, proper planning and assistance by experts to develop all necessary documents (such as IHM Part I and II) are of outmost importance for conducting responsible recycling.
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Read more: The last days of HMNZS Endeavour
- Article: https://safety4sea.com/compliant-recycling-of-a-navy-tanker/?fbclid=IwAR34Nz-7PQ4wY8hs5tABszOMG-TxW7seCMzw-MBSEEeLj4ZpY6sdwhA9SVk
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Read more: Dealing in Shades of Grey in Global Politics
- Article: http://www.incline.org.nz/home/dealing-in-shades-of-grey-in-global-politics
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Read more: New Zealand's Useful Huawei Ambiguity
- Article: http://www.incline.org.nz/home/new-zealands-useful-huawei-ambiguity
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