Ash Bhardwaj
Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author, specializing in defence, security, and travel. Author of 'Why We Travel'.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 58min
The week in world affairs: Asia’s elections and global developments
Ash Bhardwaj, travel and defence expert and author, weighs in on tourism trends, major sporting events and security. Charles Hecker, Russia analyst and author, discusses geopolitics, media turmoil and international business ties. They explore train carriage design, Olympic reporting, global soft power through sports, newsroom economics and recent elections in Japan and Thailand.
May 6, 2025 • 51min
'World first' as sea drone shoots down Russian fighter jet & Putin cancels Victory Day parade in Crimea
Ash Bhardwaj, an award-winning journalist and author, shares insights on the dramatic rise of drone warfare in Ukraine, detailing the recent success of a sea drone shooting down a Russian fighter jet. He discusses the Kremlin's anxiety ahead of the Victory Day parade amid escalating drone attacks on Moscow. The conversation also reflects on the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations, national identities in post-Soviet states, and the role of tourism in shaping Ukraine's narrative amidst the ongoing conflict.
