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Robert Patman: International Relations expert on the impact of the decision to strengthen ties with the United States

Published: April 11, 2024, 8:08 p.m.

New Zealand's decision to strengthen its ties with the United States won't be without risk.\xa0

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have recommitted to our bilateral relationship, during a meeting in Washington DC.\xa0

They've issued a joint statement saying New Zealand and the US will work more closely with each other and key allies like Australia, including around defence and intelligence.\xa0

Otago University international relations expert Robert Patman told Mike Hosking that could affect our relationship with both China, and our Pacific neighbours.\xa0

He says China will be looking at the joint statement with concern, and Pacific countries don't see themselves as pawns in a strategic game.\xa0

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