At the Auckland-based New Zealand Institute of International Relations (Auckland), the presentation of Kiryl Kuchera’s English-language book “Empire Z Revealed: The War at the Heart of a Divided World” took place.
This event drew the attention of readers and experts, as the author offers a vivid examination of full-scale aggression: through texts, tables, and infographics its historical roots are revealed, the reasons for distrust in Moscow’s theses are explained, and the dynamics of the conflict in recent years are analyzed.
Aims and Content of the Book
The New Zealand-born Ukrainian aims to give readers a clear understanding of the events: how the aggression unfolded, why the world reacts differently, and which factors shape the current global order. The publication discusses Ukraine’s cooperation with New Zealand in the fields of technology and economy, as well as tools to counter Moscow’s information influence, which resonates around the world.
The book also presents historical parallels and substantiates the role of information strategy in preserving global security, analyzing the arguments and counterarguments of different sides.
Speeches and Reactions
In the foreword to the book, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia and New Zealand, expressed:
“Kucher combines academic rigor with the craft of an essayist; as a result, this book is a wonderful resource for both professionals and people of goodwill who seek to deepen their understanding of the world’s first drone war.”
– Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia and New Zealand Vasyl Myroshnychenko
Polish consul of the Republic of Poland in New Zealand, Bogumił Nowak, who served as moderator of the presentation, drew attention to sections on the history of Ukraine’s struggle for independence and to the facts regarding Ukraine’s current mission to serve as a shield for Eastern Europe against the aggressor.
According to experts, this is an important and timely informational contribution to understanding the deep processes and the positions of Ukrainian resistance on the path toward the prospects of global understanding of events.
It is also known that in New Zealand the anniversary issue of the first Ukrainian radio program, launched by Ukrainian journalist Olha Vyazhenko, was released.
In conclusion, the presentation emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and objective analysis of events on the world stage, where the Ukrainian experience plays a significant role in shaping worldviews and understanding of the contemporary world.