Ash Badwaj
Journalist and author of Why We Travel who provides travel reporting and broader commentary, and discusses geopolitical topics including Russia and foreign fighters.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 41min
Why is Russia targeting Africans to fight its war in Ukraine?
Rachel Cunliffe, Associate Political Editor at The New Statesman, and Ash Badwaj, journalist and author, delve into Russia's surprising recruiting of over 200 Kenyans to fight in Ukraine. They discuss unorthodox recruitment tactics and the troubling narratives from captured recruits, revealing low morale and tragic consequences. Meanwhile, in a separate segment, Sebastian Bazin, CEO of Accor Hotels, shares insights from the Tourize Summit, exploring the Middle East's hospitality and tourism growth amidst global shifts.
Sep 3, 2025 • 59min
India’s Modi embraces Xi and Putin after being iced out by Trump
In this discussion, Ash Badwaj highlights India's emerging partnerships with Xi Jinping and Putin, analyzing the fallout from Trump's foreign policy. Negar Anga delves into the complexity of Iran's nuclear negotiations amidst shifting alliances. Inga Torda provides insights on global media narratives while Mark Edelman comments on U.S. political strategies. Bernie Cho shares excitement over a new K-pop venue in Seoul, showcasing the cultural impact of the industry and its growing global influence.
