Global insight: Implications for NZ in Trump’s Russia response

Prof Robert Patman warns that Donald Trump’s cozy relationship with Vladimir Putin poses a threat to New Zealand’s security, as Trump’s lackluster response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine could embolden further aggression. Patman highlights the potential impact on New Zealand’s relations with Japan and the risk of Trump not coming to the aid of allies in a crisis. He questions Trump’s unusual support for Putin and suggests a crisis in transatlantic relations due to Trump’s alignment with Russia over European interests.

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