Young people want New Zealand politicians to show leadership on the world stage, Prof Robert Patman says. Prof Patman is urging the New Zealand government to combat that by showing leadership internationally. "Many New Zealanders see their country as a brave little country that stands up for what's right," Prof Patman says. Photo: Getty ImagesProf Patman was speaking on the eve of the most important annual global security gathering, the Munich Security Conference. In this episode of Global Insight, Prof Patman also details evidence the world order is under strain and points to international signs of hope.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 12, 2026 15:45 UTC