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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: Israel-Hamas war highlights politicians' lack of foreign policy focus
Description: For much of the election campaign, the focus has been solely on domestic issues, with questions around foreign policy during televised debates quickly shut down.  That changed this weekend after Palestinian militants  attacked settlements in southern Israel, killing hundreds, taking hostages, and sparking harsh retaliation from Israel. As our politicians exchanged back and forths about the crisis, questions were asked about Aotearoa’s stance on a two-state solution, and what role this country can play in foreign affairs. University of Waikato Professor of Law and foreign policy expert Alexander Gillespie shares why he wants...