New Zealand should rethink its pivot towards the US to retain strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific

The rationale behind New Zealand’s foreign policy shift is understandable. But the strategic risks of overcommitting to US-led security frameworks are significant – and could outweigh the benefits.

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16 July 2025 4 minute read
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