John Howard
Retired Major-General with a 40-year military career and former deputy director seconded to the US Defence Intelligence Agency, speaking on national security and defence preparedness.
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Mar 21, 2026 • 53min
Q+A 22 March 2026: “Extreme risk”. How Iran war exposes NZ’s national security vulnerabilities
John Howard, retired Major-General with 40 years in military intelligence, warns NZ faces fuel, supply-chain and defence vulnerabilities from the Iran war. Alain Bertaud, former World Bank urban planner, argues cities should grow by market-driven choices and better commute planning. They discuss strategic fuel allocation, defence readiness, urban density versus greenfields, and how planning affects daily life.
Mar 21, 2026 • 39min
“Extreme risk”. How Iran war exposes NZ’s national security vulnerabilities
John Howard, retired Major-General with 40 years in military and US Defence Intelligence, warns NZ is unprepared for strategic shocks. He discusses how the Iran war exposes supply vulnerabilities, the risk of fuel shortages and allocation dilemmas. He questions NZ’s strategic planning, defence readiness and the implications for regional alignments.
