RNZ: John Howard on the current geopolitical climate
Major General John G. Howard, MNZM (Ret)
9 September, 2026
Retired Major General John Howard joined Suzanna Lei'ataua on RNZ to discuss the current Geopolitical climate.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated again, with the US military announcing it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for an attempted Iranian attack on a US Navy warship. Meanwhile in Europe, the war in Ukraine continues, and Germany has accused Russia of being behind an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport — an allegation Moscow denies. With Russia heading into parliamentary elections later this month, questions are mounting over what Vladimir Putin might do next, and whether Europe is prepared for a wider confrontation, listen to hear what John has to say about them.