Ian Hill
Biography
Publications
Ian Hill is a retired senior career diplomat in the New Zealand foreign ministry. In the course of his 42 years in the diplomatic service, Mr Hill served three times in Moscow, twice as Ambassador (2009–12 and 2016–20). He also served as Deputy Head of Mission for five years in Washington DC, and held other senior foreign service roles in London and the Pacific. Mr Hill served in several senior foreign ministry positions in Wellington, including as Director for European Affairs, and was also the Prime Minister’s foreign affairs adviser from 1993–95. He is currently Adjunct Professor in the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at Massey University and Senior Fellow in the Centre for Strategic Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
Putin’s hubris foreshadows tragedy – for Ukrainians and Russians alike
The invasion will drive Ukrainians even closer to Europe and bind the NATO alliance with a greater purpose.
Putin’s choice
It’s a wintry outlook for Russia/NATO relations, over Ukraine and beyond.
European security: Putin ups the ante with NATO
Why is Moscow making proposals it must know are unacceptable?
The Kremlin may be tiring of the impasse in eastern Ukraine
In upping the ante, Putin might see a chance to break the deadlock while Europe is distracted and the US preoccupied.
Is Russia finally getting serious on climate change?
Using hydrocarbon revenues to build green energy infrastructure would be a smart move. Don’t bet Moscow will take it.
AUKUS and the CPTPP: It’s all about China
Security deterrence is only one factor in the new and fast-moving geostrategic environment of the Indo-Pacific.
Lukashenko running on empty
Belligerent and unpredictable, Belarus’ president is still an ongoing source of angst for Moscow and its neighbours.
Afghanistan: Russia faces its own risks and uncertainty
Regional instability, refugee flows, extremism, and zero appetite for warfare temper Russia’s stance on Afghanistan.
Russia’s National Security Strategy: Same book, new cover
The subtext of the country’s new security strategy reveals a regime beset by suspicion and insecurity.
