Kiwi Call-Up

The *World Socialist Web Site* article criticizes *The Daily Blog*, a pro-Labour Party publication in New Zealand, for endorsing the *New Zealand Herald's* proposal for conscription. The article argues this endorsement reveals the Labour Party's alignment with US war preparations. The author asserts that the push for conscription is not about national defense but about aligning New Zealand with US imperialism and its strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly against China. It criticizes the Labour Party for abandoning its historical stance against militarism and instead supporting measures that would force young people into military service for geopolitical ambitions. The article highlights the historical context of New Zealand's involvement in US-led wars, and contends that conscription is a dangerous step towards further entangling the country in potentially catastrophic conflicts. The author accuses *The Daily Blog* and the Labour Party of betraying the interests of the working class by promoting policies that serve the interests of the capitalist class and its imperialist agenda. It concludes by advocating for an independent socialist movement to oppose war and defend the interests of the working class. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/08/uows-m08.html