The NZIIA Podcast
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The NZIIA Podcast
Trump 2.0: what it means for New Zealand and the World
This discussion occurred at the NZIIA flagship conference in Wellington in June 2025. The return of US President Donald Trump to the White House has created tumultuous news on a daily basis. The Administration’s approach to Ukraine, the Middle East, international trade, competition with China and reform of US Government institutions are creating shockwaves, and may have very long-lasting effects on the international system. The ‘reckons’ on where US foreign and trade policy are heading are everywhere. But how do we cut through all the noise to understand exactly where rhetoric differs from action? How are countries like New Zealand affected? And what should New Zealand and other countries and regions do to respond? This expert panel addresses these questions and more.
- Moderated by Emeritus Professor Roberto Rabel, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington
- Professor Lise Howard, Georgetown University
- Derek Grossman, RAND Corporation (virtual)
- Emily Mosley, Australian Institute of International Affairs
- Professor Alan Tidwell, Georgetown University