Robert Patman
Professor of International Relations at the University of Otago, providing expert analysis on geopolitics, international law, and the implications of military actions in the Middle East.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 56min
The Weekly Hoon: The Middle East fuel crisis & more
Max Rashbrooke, researcher and columnist on inequality, suggests ways to protect low-income households during a fuel shock. Edward Miller, policy commentator, discusses a public diesel reserve and New Zealand fuel security. Robert Patman, international affairs academic, analyses US actions and Middle East fallout. Cathrine Dyer, geopolitics and climate commentator, explores energy systems and how the crisis reinforces fossil-fuel dependency.
Feb 28, 2026 • 60min
Khamenei dead? Airstrikes lead to dramatic developments in Iran
Gary Stevenson, economist and former Citibank trader who campaigns on wealth tax reform. Robert Patman, international relations professor specializing in geopolitics and law. They discuss claims of Iran’s supreme leader being killed and whether strikes can trigger regime change. They debate the legality of the attacks and how airstrikes might reshape regional dynamics and civilian fears.
