Comments for 36th Parallel Assessments (NZ) https://36th-parallel.com Pacific regional security intelligence forecasting and assessments Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:32:38 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Analytic Brief: Fiji’s strategic pivot. by ‘Donated’ Russian weapons may have dual purpose in Fiji, says analyst | Evening Report https://36th-parallel.com/2016/01/27/fijis-strategic-pivot/#comment-24654 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 11:21:39 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=68575#comment-24654 […] For the full report, go to: 36th-Parallel.com for Asia-Pacific analysis. […]

]]> Comment on Analytic Brief: Fiji’s strategic pivot. by Dr Paul Buchanan’s Analytic Brief: Fiji’s strategic pivot | Evening Report https://36th-parallel.com/2016/01/27/fijis-strategic-pivot/#comment-24653 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 23:59:55 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=68575#comment-24653 […] For the full analysis, go to: 36th-Parallel.com. […]

]]> Comment on Analytic Brief: Foreign Policy Realignment, Issue Linkage and Institutional Lag. by Kiwipolitico » Blog Archive » Blog Link: Understanding institutional lag in foreign policy. https://36th-parallel.com/2015/07/15/analytic-brief-foreign-policy-realignment-issue-linkage-and-institutional-lag/#comment-24648 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:03:54 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=56010#comment-24648 […] dedicated to the NZ intelligence community and the problems of threat assessments in general. In this piece I outline three undervalued concepts in the study of foreign policy and offer some […]

]]> Comment on A hard rain is a’gonna fall. by Paul Buchanan on Iraq-Syria Conflict: A hard rain is a’gonna fall | Evening Report https://36th-parallel.com/2015/05/23/a-hard-rain-is-agonna-fall/#comment-24634 Mon, 25 May 2015 04:05:08 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=53562#comment-24634 […] Analysis by Dr Paul G Buchanan – This article was also published on 36th-Parallel.com. […]

]]> Comment on Balancing civil liberties and intelligence operations in New Zealand. by Paul Buchanan on Mass Collection Vs Mass Surveillance Vs Civil Liberties in NZ | Evening Report https://36th-parallel.com/2015/03/18/balancing-civil-liberties-and-intelligence-operations-in-new-zealand/#comment-24633 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 06:30:47 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=48366#comment-24633 […] – This analysis was first published on 36th-Parallel.com. […]

]]> Comment on About the Director by The Green Party belongs out front, not dead centre | David Tong https://36th-parallel.com/about-us/our-people/#comment-24632 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 03:03:21 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?page_id=248#comment-24632 […] university (all love and respect to Kathy Smits!), liberal political thought bored me. Where Pablo‘s classes dealt with real, hard questions like the transition to democracy, how to predict […]

]]> Comment on Analytic Brief: Could Fiji emulate Singapore? by Kiwipolitico » Blog Archive » Blog Link: Could Fiji Emulate Singapore? https://36th-parallel.com/2014/09/26/could-fiji-emulate-singapore/#comment-24597 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:18:01 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=38017#comment-24597 […] written about this foundational election and the transition from dictatorship to democracy, but in this 36th Parallel analysis I consider the possibility that Fiji may see Singapore as a developmental […]

]]> Comment on About the Director by Democracy and the right to dissent | unframed https://36th-parallel.com/about-us/our-people/#comment-24589 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 06:16:53 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?page_id=248#comment-24589 […] are harassed and potential supporters intimidated and discouraged. As well known security analyst Paul Buchanan put it in the Operation 8 […]

]]> Comment on About the Director by New Zealand Internet Party releases draft policy; fails to inspire | whatisitwellington https://36th-parallel.com/about-us/our-people/#comment-24555 Sat, 03 May 2014 22:40:33 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?page_id=248#comment-24555 […] who specializes in matters of security, comparative and international politics.” – Source I.e. someone who knows what he is talking about. Said last year that leaving the Five Eyes […]

]]> Comment on Analytic Brief: A primer on democratic intelligence oversight. by Kiwipolitico » Blog Archive » Assessment Link: Democratic intelligence oversight. https://36th-parallel.com/2014/05/03/analytic-brief-a-primer-on-democratic-intelligence-oversight/#comment-24553 Sat, 03 May 2014 04:09:39 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=36926#comment-24553 […] the issue of oversight and accountability on the part of intelligence agencies in democracies. In  this analytic brief I outline ideal type principles and practicalities of democratic intelligence […]

]]> Comment on RNZ Interview: Paul Buchanan IVed On Radio New Zealand On An Investigation Into The GCSB by Kiwipolitico » Blog Archive » Media Link: The GCSB and the Dotcom case. https://36th-parallel.com/2012/09/25/rnz-interview-paul-buchanan-ived-on-radio-new-zealand-on-an-investigation-into-the-gcsb/#comment-15615 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:08:07 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=27801#comment-15615 […] but my initial comments before yesterday’s revelations might be of interest to some. They are here. Tags: Foreign policy/affairs, GCSB, International relations, John Key, Kim Dotcom, Police, […]

]]> Comment on Interview: Opposition Grows Against New Zealand Government’s Anti-Boat People/Asylum-Seeker Deterrent Legislation by Nothing found for %postname& https://36th-parallel.com/2012/09/11/interview-opposition-grows-against-new-zealand-governments-anti-boat-peopleasylum-seeker-deterrent-legislation/#comment-14919 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:03:04 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=26385#comment-14919 […] Human Rights Commission's take on it [Read] I talk ad nauseum–er, in depth, with Selwyn Manning [Triangle].   [More Good […]

]]> Comment on Interview: Opposition Grows Against New Zealand Government’s Anti-Boat People/Asylum-Seeker Deterrent Legislation by Nothing found for %postname& https://36th-parallel.com/2012/09/11/interview-opposition-grows-against-new-zealand-governments-anti-boat-peopleasylum-seeker-deterrent-legislation/#comment-14917 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:02:20 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=26385#comment-14917 […] Human Rights Commission's take on it [Read] I talk ad nauseum–er, in depth, with Selwyn Manning [Triangle].   [More Good […]

]]> Comment on Interview: Opposition Grows Against New Zealand Government’s Anti-Boat People/Asylum-Seeker Deterrent Legislation by Nothing found for %postname& https://36th-parallel.com/2012/09/11/interview-opposition-grows-against-new-zealand-governments-anti-boat-peopleasylum-seeker-deterrent-legislation/#comment-14915 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:01:35 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=26385#comment-14915 […] Human Rights Commission's take on it [Read] I talk ad nauseum–er, in depth, with Selwyn Manning [TriangleTV].   [More Good […]

]]> Comment on Interview: Opposition Grows Against New Zealand Government’s Anti-Boat People/Asylum-Seeker Deterrent Legislation by Nothing found for %postname& https://36th-parallel.com/2012/09/11/interview-opposition-grows-against-new-zealand-governments-anti-boat-peopleasylum-seeker-deterrent-legislation/#comment-14913 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:00:46 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=26385#comment-14913 […] Rights Commission's take on it [Read] And I talk ad nauseum–er, in depth, with Selwyn Manning [TriangleTV].   [More Good […]

]]> Comment on RAMSI in Transition: Towards Indigenous Security? by Pacific Buzz (May 2): Contact in Fiji | Growing Chinese influence | Honiara security issues | Ongoing flood effects…and more | Development Policy Blog https://36th-parallel.com/2012/03/15/ramsi-in-transition-towards-indigenous-security/#comment-13191 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:06:35 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=2517#comment-13191 […] Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) during last week’s visit to Honiara. Analysts recently highlighted the need for ongoing support for the Solomon Islands police force, which was […]

]]> Comment on Fiji’s Military Regime Deploys More Personnel To UN Ops Than Australia, Canada, New Zealand Combined by Kiwipolitico » Blog Archive » Blog link: Why the sanctions on Fiji have failed. https://36th-parallel.com/2012/07/13/fijis-military-regime-deploys-more-personnel-to-un-ops-than-australia-canada-new-zealand-combined/#comment-10195 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 04:17:58 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=20355#comment-10195 […] on Fiji have failed. Posted on 16:17, July 13th, 2012 by Pablo Selwyn Manning gives us the word. Tags: Fiji, Foreign policy/affairs, International relations, Sanctions Posted in […]

]]> Comment on The Papua New Guinea Crisis – Australia and New Zealand’s Challenge by State Of It: Why Australia & NZ Have Taken A Softly Approach Over Papua New Guinea’s Crisis « LiveNews https://36th-parallel.com/2012/05/03/the-papua-new-guinea-crisis-australia-and-new-zealands-challenge/#comment-3143 Thu, 03 May 2012 20:42:50 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=5231#comment-3143 […] Regional News Round-Up – May 03 2012 – May 3, 2012The Papua New Guinea Crisis – Australia and New Zealand’s Challenge – May 3, 201236th Parallel Analysis Update – May 1 2012 – May 1, 2012Interview: Glenn Williams […]

]]> Comment on Security Level B Analysis: Melanesia’s Leaders Approve Security Force by State Of It: Pacific Geopolitics Reshaping As Melanesians Assert Security Autonomy « LiveNews https://36th-parallel.com/2012/04/10/security-level-b-analysis-melanesias-leaders-approve-security-force/#comment-1295 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:34:13 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=4453#comment-1295 […] Click Here, for full analysis of this issue. […]

]]> Comment on Melanesia’s Leaders Approve Security Force & Position MSG Bloc To Interact With Global Bodies by 95bFM The Wire: Selwyn Manning & Simon On ANZ Common Currency + Melanesia Sets Up Security Force « LiveNews https://36th-parallel.com/2012/04/02/melanesias-leaders-approve-security-force-position-msg-bloc-to-interact-directly-with-global-bodies/#comment-529 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:06:50 +0000 http://36th-parallel.com/?p=4115#comment-529 […] Assad & Chavez – April 3, 201236th Parallel Weekly Analysis Update April 1 2012 – April 2, 2012Melanesia’s Leaders Approve Security Force & Position MSG Bloc To Interact With Global Bodies – April 2, 201236th-Parallel Regional News Round-Up – April 02 2012 – April 2, 2012Analysis & […]

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