Quadrant
German Götterdämmerung
Germany’s political and economic decline reflects a culmination of systemic issues, ineffective leadership from Merkel to Scholz, and challenges facing the new coalition under Merz, demanding urgent reform.
Month: March 2025
Insights
RMA reform finally puts growth first
The New Zealand Government’s new planning reforms aim to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, enhance property rights, and promote economic growth through simplified regulations and standardised national zones.
The Australian
Why Donald Trump’s tariffs may not be worth the paper money they’re written on – nor ours
Trump’s policies may undermine global trust in the US dollar and lead to a potential monetary crisis, contradicting previous beliefs.
Insights
Time for ANZAC 2.0
Michael Pezzullo made the case for an integrated ANZAC military force, citing serious security threats from China and New Zealand’s precarious defence position.
The Australian
The US is in retreat as China rises: it’s time for ANZAC 2025
Donald Trump’s interactions with Putin signify a shift from the post-war order, undermining US support for allies like Australia and New Zealand, compelling them to enhance military cooperation amid rising Chinese assertiveness.
Newsroom
Putin’s dangerous war games
Zapad 2025 poses significant risks for European security, as Russia’s military exercises may conceal aggressive intentions, testing NATO’s response amidst uncertainty about U.S. commitment to the alliance.
The New Zealand Herald
Acute threat to New Zealand as Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten globalisation
President Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs signals a significant shift away from globalization, threatening New Zealand’s economy by potentially damaging its vital export industries and trade relationships.
Insights
Our message to the IMF: Reform for resilience
At the top of the agenda of The New Zealand Initiative’s meeting with the IMF are essential reforms in economic policy to address high government debt, fiscal deficits, housing affordability, and restrictive foreign investment, advocating for a dynamic economy.
Newsroom
It’s Trump’s defenders, not detractors, who have ‘Derangement Syndrome’
The Kremlin’s propaganda undermines democratic discourse in New Zealand, as Trump defenders echo Russian narratives. This threatens Western security and illustrates the decline of conservative principles in politics.