Combat
Why an American writer chose to stay in Ukraine
American writer and editor Kate Tsurkan initially moved to the Ukrainian city of Chernivsti to work as a volunteer English teacher four years ago. Now she is living through the Russian invasion of her… Audio
How the math is starting to stack up against Russia
The math, as they say, appears to be stacking up against the Russian forces - both physically and emotionally - as the invasion of Ukraine rolls into its second month. Dr Dmitry Gorenburg joins the… Audio
Chairman Xi driven in quest to 'make China great again'
China's leader Xi Jinping has accelerated his ambition to put Covid-19 behind it and 'make China great again'. Macquarie University Prof. of Asia-Pacific Security Studies and long-time China-watcher… Audio
The curious science of war
Infections from a cut and sleep deprivation can be annoying, for many of us. For soldiers, they can be life threatening. Research aimed at helping soldiers survive everything from desert heat to shark… Audio
Hi tech combat sport
Unified Weapons Master combines sensor technology, armoured suits, real time injury modelling software and traditional martial arts weapons. The people behind the business (including 2 New Zealanders)… Audio, Gallery