The UN Security Council veto makes it virtually impossible to uphold its own charter when it comes to acts of aggression such as the bombing of Iran.
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New Zealand law requires ‘ethical investment’ by the Superannuation Fund. But as an autonomous Crown entity, how and when it should disinvest in another country is open to interpretation.
Although there is broad support for the creation of African permanent seats, this must be considered as part of a wider reform package for the UN security council.
South Africa is arguably best placed to meet the demands on permanent security council members and can play a constructive role in pushing the African agenda.
A lack of moral and legal clarity over the Gaza crisis threatens to undermine New Zealand’s international reputation.
The government’s Gaza response has been caught uncomfortably between joining calls for a ceasefire at the UN and aligning with US security interests.
Concern is rising that an in-principle decision has been made about New Zealand joining AUKUS pillar two, without public understanding or political mandate.
Geopolitical concerns have once again brought the UN security council to a standstill.
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