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Views from Down Underer

Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs
Iran
United States
China
New Zealand
Association Of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
India
Israel
Democracy
Artificial Intelligence
European Union
Papua New Guinea
Mandarin Chinese
RNZAF P-8 Poseidon East China Sea
ASEAN
Japan
Mark Carney
Strait Of Hormuz
Iran Conflict
Cook Islands
Hungary

Analysis, news commentary, and opinions on the international relations of the Indo-Pacific and beyond as seen from the region by people from the region. An initiative of the Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs (www.indopac.nz) in Christchurch, New Zealand, the podcast is hosted by Professor Alex Tan of the University of Canterbury (Christchurch, New Zealand) with panelists Associate Professor Nick ... more

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NZ social cohesion and views on migration is a topic of a recent survey.  State of US-China relations after Xi-Trump summit. Arts and politics meet in Venice Biennale.  NZ MPs sanctioned by China for visiting Taiwan.

RNZAF plane flies to East China Sea to participate in an international mission but the PRC Foreign Affairs Ministry criticised NZ for this flight.  There is drama around the leaked emails regarding the position of the NZ Prime Minister about the Iran... more

Hungarian election resulted in the end of PM Orban's 16-year reign.  What lessons does it offer?  Is it a glimmer of hope to reverse democratic backsliding?  New Zealand's National Party is dropping in public opinion polls leading to the general elec... more

US-Israeli conflict with Iran is on its fifth week (with no end in sight) and with the global economy held hostage due to the 'closure' of the Strait of Hormuz, US president Trump said that keeping the Strait open is not the US's problem.  In a rever... more

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Brie Harding Brown
Former student, Huayu Mandarin Enrichment Scholar in Taiwan
National Chengchi University (NCCU) / University of Canterbury connection mentioned
Episode: Ep. 85: Learning a foreign language: opening minds, appreciating cultures, building self-confidence, creating opportunities
Orson Tan
Researcher invited to discuss the paper and its findings
Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs
Episode: Ep. 83: Trading democracy off for desirable outcomes?
Katie Mills
Alumna of the program and incoming PhD student
Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs / University of Canterbury
Episode: Ep. 83: Trading democracy off for desirable outcomes?
Henrietta McNeill-Stowers
Research fellow focused on Pacific security
Australian National University
Episode: Ep 82: Australia-PNG security pact and Australia-Vanuatu security and development pact

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Alex Tan
Host of Views from Down Underer; affiliated with Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs and University of Canterbury
Nick Khoo
Panelist; affiliated with Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs and University of Otago
Orson Tan
Panelist; affiliated with Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs

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Ep. 85: Learning a foreign language: opening minds, appreciating cultures, building self-confidence, creating opportunities
Q: How did your time at NCCU compare to your previous exposure to Chinese in New Zealand?
She notes the intensive, immersive environment, small class sizes, and specialized instruction in traditional script that significantly boosted her skills and confidence.
Ep. 85: Learning a foreign language: opening minds, appreciating cultures, building self-confidence, creating opportunities
Q: What sparked your interest in learning Chinese?
Brie explains that she picked up Chinese as an elective, later falling in love with the language, which led her to major in Chinese and pursue advanced study in translation.

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Insightful regional analysis of Indo-Pacific international relations, security, and politics from a New Zealand–based policy institute. Episodes consistently feature a rotating panel of academics, researchers, and practitioners who dissect current events, alliance dynamics, and regional diplomacy through a policy-oriented lens. Notable strengths include a rigorous, scholarly approach balanced with timely, real-world relevance, a strong emphasis on middle-power perspectives, and the ability to connect macro geopolitics to domestic political developments and public discourse. The show often covers security partnerships in the Pacific, climate-security linkages, trade and governance, and how rhetoric and media framing shape public understandin... more

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