Thomas GregoryThomas Gregory

Thomas Gregory is a lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland. His current research focuses on civilian casualties, counterinsurgency and the ethics of war, which is funded by a Marsden Fast Start Award from the Royal Society of New Zealand. His most recent book (co-edited with Linda Åhäll) is entitled Emotions, Politics and War (Routledge, 2015).

Why is New Zealand laying out the welcome mat for these merchants of carnage?

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Arms traders have gathered this week in Auckland for a weapons expo. Kiwis should be standing up to the global arms trade, not embracing it, writes Thomas Gregory. This week Auckland is playing host to the New Zealand Defence Industry Association Forum at the ANZ Viaduct Centre, bringing together arms dealers from around the world … Read more