Non-aligned foreign policy and end to intelligence sharing with the US
What it actually does
A foreign affairs and defence policy built on non-alignment, disarmament and support for the UN and the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone. The party pledges to immediately terminate intelligence sharing with the United States, with a view to demilitarising facilities such as Waihopai, Tangimoana and Black Birch.
Source: allianceparty.nz · 2026-10
The Trump take
“They want to switch off the spy base and stop talking to us? Fine, we'll find out what they're up to anyway, we always do. Very ungrateful little country, beautiful scenery though.”parody
Why it scored this way
Defence
Ends intelligence sharing with the US and rejects the US alliance
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