POLITICS

ASeat AtTheTable: New Zealandandthe United Nations Security Council 2015-2016 EditedbyGrahamHassalland Negar Partow, Massey University Press, $45 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. We’re a tiny nation in the scheme of things, so canwemake a difference in international scene?

NZhad a seat on the

United Nations SecurityCouncil over 2015-16 andwas president for two months, leading the international debate on aviation security, humantrafficking, children in armed conflict and the issues of small islands.

Kiwis have a different take on international affairs from our bigger cousins, andwe have a reputation for being fair.

During NZ’s term our representatives madeefforts to improve the council’s processes and secured a memorable place at this particular table. —