New Zealand’s politicians are focusing on “bread and butter” issues, but they’re missing a crucial point—foreign policy and defence are becoming increasingly important in a dangerous world. In the Maxim Institute column this week, Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts explains how “great power” competition and conflict are increasing and how that affects New Zealand’s ability to trade or even feed ourselves. The world is getting smaller and meaner, and our politicians must start recognising this.

Join us as we highlight some of the more thought-provoking aspects of our column, talk about the critical issues, and listen to the column read by the author.