New Zealand and NATO: A Developing Relationship

Dr. Jim Rolfe, Senior Fellow at the Victoria University of Wellington's Centre for Strategic Studies, explains that New Zealand’s relationship with NATO has grown through its inclusion in the Indo-Pacific Four, focusing on cooperation in areas like cyber defense, emerging technologies, and climate security, despite domestic concerns over defense spending and independent foreign policy. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.