Author: Simon
I tell stories in order to challenge people to challenge the status quo. Much of my work is investigative journalism in both print and podcast media. Other pieces are more academic in nature. The pure pleasure comes from creating fiction.
As part of my day-to-day work, I also design and deliver outcome simulations (business war games) for corporate clients and provide 'Red Team' services for organisations that want to stress-test their plans. I teach a range of experiential learning programmes. I research and publish on national security issues with a New Zealand focus. I am the co-founder of a private think tank on cyber warfare research.
My passion is writing fiction (under the pen name of Simon Roberts) that helps people engage in an interesting way with complex concepts about future war, intelligence and security. I love boating and fishing in between and the Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand's South Island is my favourite haunt. I play several musical instruments averagely, grow chillies and have run the odd scotch whisky school.
New Zealand’s Struggle for Strategic Identity
Defence Minister Says COVID19 Not An Emergency
Modelling the Kiwi Veteranscape
S1E9 – Defending New Zealand 1: Armed Neutral and Long Range
Ardern’s C130 Gambit: Too Little Too Late
S1E8 – Attack New Zealand: A Red Team View
S1E7 – National Security Posture or Pose?
S1E6 – Like Some Law With That?
S1E5 – What’s Taking So Long?
Grumpy Bob - Marlborough Sounds Handyman
Baches, Boats, Backyards & Beautiful Wooden Gifts
Alistair J. Michaels
Writer, Political Thinker, Son of Zealandia
Paul's Blog
THOUGHTS ON CYBER WARFARE
cyberarmscontrolblog
International Agreement for Control of Cyber Weapons
PAXsims
Conflict simulation, peacebuilding, and development
Divergent Options
www.DivergentOptions.org -- National Security Analysis, Options Without Advocacy, and Podcasts
Environment & Disasters
A New Zealand critique on all aspects of Health, Public, Environmental, Occupational, Safety and Emergency Management
TorquePoint
Creating Wins With Smart Global Thinkers
One Sock: Heather Roy's Blog
A blog for my thoughts and writings - past, present and future
August Cole
Exploring The Future, One Page At A Time
New Zealand's National Security
Simon Ewing-Jarvie: Editor
New Zealand's National Security 