The July Lookout - Finding Our Ground in a Shifting World
Kia ora koutou,
Welcome to The Lookout. This month, we look at what it takes to keep our footing in a world of shifting power, overlooked essential workers, and the power of the 'commons' to guide us through rough waters.
At a glance:
Global Affairs: Finding NZ's place between the US and China.
Critical Conversations: The Essential Economy and its untapped potential
Connected Communities: Reclaiming the 'commons'
Upcoming Events: Aspen-Otago National Security Forum
In Global Affairs, John McKinnon explores how New Zealand can chart an independent course as the US-China rivalry heats up. Critical Conversations highlights fresh thinking from the Aspen Ideas Festival on investing in the people and industries that keep our economies running. In Connected Communities, Walter Isaacson reminds us why finding common ground remains vital to the health of our democracy. And we announce our scholarship recipient, representing Aspen NZ at the 2025 Global Changemakers workshop in Bogotá, Colombia.
We hope you enjoy this edition.