Tag: Peace and Conflict
Defence spend-up unnecessary if peacemaking the main goal
The massive increase in defence spending announced today would be unnecessary if New Zealand concentrated on peacekeeping and security in the South Pacific, rather than equipping for major combat, says Green MP Keith Locke.
Locke defends Chief of Defence Force from Aussie attack
Green MP Keith Locke has defended the Anzac Day speech given by Chief of Defence Force against an attack by Greg Sheridan, a leading columnist for the Australian newspaper.
Give Israeli Nuclear Whistleblower a Kiwi Passport
A passport from nuclear-free New Zealand would offer Israeli whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu the path to freedom that he deserves, Green MP Keith Locke says.
Follow Norwegian PM on peacemaking, aid, human rights
New Zealand should learn from the example of Norway on peacemaking, aid and human rights work, the Green Party says.
Consistency in Human Rights, Peace and Aid
The Prime Minister, in her first speech for the year, said that: \"we have forged an independent foreign policy record we can be proud of.
Govt embarrassed by Bush’s award to SAS
The Government seems to be embarrassed by George Bush's award to the New Zealand SAS, says Green MP Keith Locke.