Max Salmon: Houthi rebels

Half a world away from New Zealand in the Red Sea, a small group is making a big splash in international relations theory and philosophy.

The Houthis, already well known for their stunning flag design talents and progressive stance on ageist restrictions to military service, have awed the intellectual community once again.

Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 23/1/24

Trade and security are taking NZDF personnel and a Minister to the Middle East – but Yemen is not on the agenda

A Minister and six Defence Force personnel are headed for the Middle East.

Not for the same reason, we hasten to add.

And no-one will be visiting Yemen (all going well).