Robert Ayson

An expert on defence policy says Australia's early troop withdrawal from Afghanistan provides an opportunity for New Zealand to do the same. Audio

New Zealand's ability to host major events, like the Rugby World Cup, may be threatened by job cuts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Audio

The New Zealand and Australian governments have also agreed to support a closer defence relationship following a joint Cabinet meeting in Melbourne yesterday. Audio

China has hit out at the decision by the United States' President, Barack Obama, to focus his country's defence resources in the Asia Pacific. Audio

December 7 marks the 70th anniversary of Japan's attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii. The event was a huge turning point in the Second World War - and the US has been engaged… Audio

Chris talks to Robert Ayson, professor of strategic studies at Victoria University. Audio

Hundreds of defence force staff will today be told to hang up their uniforms, as the military cuts its force by 10 percent. Audio

A promise by the US Defence Secretary of a greater military presence across the Pacific Rim is being widely interpreted as America's response to China's growing power in the region. Audio

With the the US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, due to arrive in Wellington tomorrow, a major review of defence policy is describing New Zealand as an engaged, active and stalwart partner of the… Audio

The tragic death of Lieutenant Timothy O'Donnell earlier this week has brought home to New Zealanders just how deadly the Taliban's roadside bombing campaign has become. We talk to Victoria University… Audio

Australia and the United States are to ask China to take part in unprecedented joint military exercises in a bid to strengthen diplomatic ties and allay fears about Beijing's current build up of sea… Audio