Al Gillespie
What the meeting between North and South Korea means
Those pictures of North Korean president Kim Jong-Un shaking hands with South Korean President Moon Jae-in are some of the most powerful political images we've seen in decades. Al Gillespie, Professor… Audio
What next? Al Gillespie analyses the attacks on Syria
Professor of International Law at Waikato University Al Gillespie talks about the possible ramifications of the allied airstrikes. NATO says it fully supports the action of the US, Britain and France… Audio
CPTTP, Syria and NZ immigration
Al Gillespie of Waikato University says the chance of full-blown war in Syria is extreme. He also talks about the US wanting in on the CPTTP and New Zealanders wanting in on Australia. Audio
The China US trade war looms
Waikato University's Professor of International Law Dr Al Gillespie gives us his take on the looming trade war and the latest in the Skripals' poisoning. Audio
Trump declares trade war on China
The US President Donald Trump says America is treated unfairly in its trade deals with China so he's going to slap on a whole lot of tarfiffs. Al Gillespie of the University of Waikato tells us if the… Audio
Russia and the UK relations on edge
The fallout from the poisoning of Sergei Skripal continues. The British Government's now widened its already huge enquiry into this, to examine other deaths on British soil. The Panel talks to Waikato… Audio
Al Gillespie on significance of Trump Kim meeting
International political professor of law at Waikato University, Al Gillespie, talks about the possible outcomes from a potential meeting with the US and North Korean leaders in May. Audio
North Korea's turnaround
North Korea is open to relinquishing its nuclear weapons, according to South Korea. Seoul officials say North Korea is willing to freeze its nuclear programmes if it beings direct talks with the US… Audio
America and its guns
America's latest school shooting has ignited the discussion about gun use and ownership however there are many facts that seem to circulating that are incorrect or at least, exaggerated. Audio
TPP: Back on, again
The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is back on, with the details expected to be signed off in March. But there are still many who are against the pact. Audio
Fresh talks between North and South Korea
North and South Korea have begun high-level talks today, the first between the countries in more than two years. Audio
What does TPP look like now?
All the trimmings of the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal discussed. Audio
Al Gillespie: the CPTPP and why the ISDS clause is important
Professor Al Gillespie looks at what the new Comprehensive Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership might be trying to achieve and why ISDS is a stumbling block. Audio
Is the TTP an agreement yet?
Al Gillespie of Waikato University on what's going on with the TPP negotiations in Vietnan at the APEC summit. Audio
North Korean sanctions
Pyongyang defectors warn North Korea may collapse under the strain of new sanctions. Professor Al Gillespie comments on whether Kim Jong Un may need to start repairing relations. Audio
A new offensive
Waikato University's Al Gillespie tells us how the unrest in the Kurdistan city of Kirkuk echoes what's happening in Catalonia at the moment. Audio
Promises promises
Can Labour really promise to stop overseas property speculators by Christmas? We ask International law expert Al Gillespie. Audio
North Korea's latest bomb test
Professor Al Gillespie outlines how big the hydrogen bomb that North Korea tested was, and what this means for the country's nuclear capabilities. Audio
Al Gillespie talks about Trump's fire and fury for North Korea
Professor of international law, Al Gillespie, joins the panel to discuss the latest rhetoric from Trump about North Korea. Audio
Call for inquiry into online gun sales
Law professor Al Gillespie talks about changes to firearms laws and regulation. === Audio