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NZ is becoming more willing to publicly identify foreign interference and espionage — raising awareness of risks to sensitive information, technology, research and democratic institutions. Its geography increases strategic attractiveness as does civilian technology with military applications.Learning Outcomes
• Recognise strategic influences on regional relationships — The article shows how New Zealand’s intelligence assessments, public statements and relationship with China affect its position within the wider Five Eyes partnership.
• Analyse the changing nature of security threats — The article demonstrates that espionage can involve research, commercial information, recruitment, supply chains and dual-use technology rather than only traditional classified information.
• Apply critical thinking to emerging security risks — The article encourages readers to consider how seemingly legitimate activities, companies and recruitment approaches can be used to obtain sensitive information or technology.
