PinnedLouis CollinsDemocracy in the Pacific Islands; Threatened or Thriving?To the average Kiwi, unaware of the intricate nuance of Pacific Island politics, the region has a reputation of appearing politically…Jun 17, 2022Jun 17, 2022
Louis CollinsAlmost: The narrative of a New Zealand sports fan is one abundant in both romance and tragedy.(Written 15th June 2022)Aug 24, 2022Aug 24, 2022
Louis CollinsA fractured Union: Is Nationalism the handbrake to Scottish independence?Tartan, tweed, haggis, golf, whisky and don’t forget the bagpipes. The distinct iconography of the ‘nation’ of Scotland has for centuries…Jul 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022
Louis CollinsTe Ao Ma’ohi na muri le bombe: The Impact of Nuclear Testing on Development in French PolynesiaTwo and a half decades have passed since the last French nuclear test in the Pacific. The French naval ships are gone but the legacy still…Jun 3, 2022Jun 3, 2022
Louis CollinsLines in the sand: Young Saudis are rocking the casbah and getting away with itMany with expertise in Geopolitics predict that the flagship multilateral forum of the Arabian Penisula, the GCC’s (Gulf Cooperation…Jun 3, 2022Jun 3, 2022