The roots of the crisis for the future of America

The roots of the crisis for the future of America
Peter Bale
This article was first published in June last year.It’s rare that David Bowie, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan all end up quoted in the same commentary, let alone in company with Joseph Stalin.But in this case, drawing on memorable statements from each of them can help explain the crisis enveloping the United States, why it matters and why Americans can seem so hard to understand.Their quotes are a kind of short cut to the elements behind what may be the greatest crisis of democratic values since World War Two.“I'm afraid of A...

More Opinion

NZ's success? There will be signs
Opinion

Simon Robertson: NZ's success? There will be signs

NZ should be thinking about new technologies and leaning into space, AI and FSD.

Simon Robertson 31 May 2025
AI reaches the Employment Court
Law & Regulation

Rachael Judge: AI reaches the Employment Court

Litigants should take care to ensure that AI is used appropriately.

Rachael Judge 30 May 2025
AI in Government: A shortcut to cuts?
Opinion

Peter Griffin: AI in Government: A shortcut to cuts?

Upskilling senior public servants to lead the charge on AI uptake is crucial.

Peter Griffin 28 May 2025
Budget opens cracks in KiwiSaver
Opinion

David Chaplin: Budget opens cracks in KiwiSaver

Not everything will be hunky-dory for Kiwisaver members after last week's Budget.

David Chaplin 27 May 2025