From the Pentagon to New Zealand | Hard truths for security resilience

Tim Ewing-Jarvie, former Strategic Adviser to the Pentagon, offers a rare insight into global security. He served in the NZ Army in a variety of roles, including as Sniper and Reconnaissance Platoon Commander and Delta Company commander, with operational experience in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Greater Middle East. He now leads Horizon Lab, a strategic advisory providing actionable intelligence and decision support for companies navigating complex operating environments.Tim will discuss how nations and organisations can build resilience amid geopolitical shocks – from the 'weaponisation of trade' to managing conflict risks like those in Iran. How can New Zealand strengthen economic and military resilience? Are geopolitical factors overtaking commercial efficiency as the main driver of trade? And how can businesses adapt in response to international conflicts?Join James Grigor and Stephan Clark for a forward-looking conversation on national priorities, public–private collaboration, and strategies to enhance stability, trade, and long-term security at home and abroad.