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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2026 · 38 MIN

“Extreme risk”. How Iran war exposes NZ’s national security vulnerabilities

from Q+A with Jack Tame · host Q+A with Jack Tame

The world has fundamentally changed, and New Zealand is not yet grappling with what that means for our national security, says Retired Major-General John Howard. After a distinguished 40 year career in the military, Howard is now speaking out about what the war in Iran represents, the limits of New Zealand’s military capabilities, and the lack of strategic thinking around our military and economic vulnerabilities. In particular, Howard highlights the potential for fuel shortages, and that it is unclear how fuel will be allocated between the population at large and critical industries if necessary. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

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