Al Gillespie
Al Gillespie is an international law professor at Waikato University, known for his insights into global politics and military strategy. He has recently been in the news for his analysis of China's military parade and summit, where he discussed the implications of a multipolar world and the significance of the growing relationships among countries like China, Russia, and North Korea. Gillespie's commentary highlights concerns regarding the potential shifts in global power dynamics and the challenges posed to the US-led world order.
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Recent news mentions
Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie, told The Front Page that the strikes seem to lack UN Security Council approval, violating the UN Charter.
‘We’ve forgotten everything’: Why Iran strikes could repeat Iraq and Afghanistan failures – The Front Page
New Zealand· 2026-03-02
Waikato University international law professor Al Gillespie told The Front Page that nothing is stopping Trump from eyeing up the Pacific.
Could Trump’s potential Greenland takeover spark a Pacific power grab? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
Al Gillespie is a University of Waikato international law professor who discussed the stalled Ukraine peace plan.
Inside the stalled Ukraine peace plan as US and Russia hit fresh roadblocks – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-12-05
Al Gillespie is an international law professor at Waikato University who commented on China's military parade and its implications for the world order.
Why China’s military parade and summit challenges the current world order - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
