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    Why is Israel bombing Syria?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 10:36


    Huge strikes—including on Syria's military HQ in Damascus—signal a new phase in Israel's ‘war on seven fronts'. Binyamin Netanyahu claims the moves aim to prevent harm to Syria's Druze minority, but Syria's interim president insists he'll protect their rights. The Times' long-time Middle East correspondent, Richard Spencer, unpacks the motives, consequences, and the complex sectarian dynamics at play.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Melania Trump: Ukraine's Secret Weapon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 10:39


    As Ukrainians respond to Donald Trump's dramatic shift in support for Kyiv, many are attributing Melania Trump's influence to her husband's tougher approach on Russia. The Times' Washington correspondent, George Grylls, examines the first lady's role – and the potential impact of Trump's threatened secondary sanctions.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Trump's promise a turning point in the Ukraine war?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 10:27


    Donald Trump's frustration over the lack of a ceasefire deal has boiled over, with the president saying he's ‘very, very unhappy' with Vladimir Putin. Now Ukraine will receive ‘massive' amounts of American weapons - and Trump has set a 50 day deadline for a peace deal. But will these arms—and the threat of tariffs—be enough to shift the war? Military analyst Sean Bell breaks down Trump's shifting stance and the challenges ahead.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Russia has sustained one million casualties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 10:21


    According to British intelligence, more than one million Russian troops have now been killed or injured during the invasion of Ukraine. That's not just a million people dead or wounded, but a million families back home in Russia affected by the war. The World in 10 examines whether that is undermining public opinion of the war, and how that discontent threatens Putin.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - David DeBatto, former counterintelligence agent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 31:19


    In this extended Frontline conversation, David DeBatto, a former US counterintelligence special agent and Iraq war veteran, delves into the American president's wavering stance on Ukraine, the growing threat of hybrid warfare across Europe, and the strategic implications of Russia's alliances with North Korea and China. He argues for a unified Western response to these escalating challenges.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - John Lough, former NATO official

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 25:43


    In this extended Frontline conversation, John Lough, head of foreign policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre, unpacks the latest developments in the war in Ukraine and the evolving dynamics of international relations. Offering sharp insights, he delves into Russia's internal political turmoil, from the suspicious deaths of high-ranking officials to the growing fractures within Putin's elite circle.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Surging Houthi threat sinks more ships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 10:41


    Houthi fighters on speedboats used drones and rocket-propelled grenades to strike cargo ships and take hostages in the Red Sea. This surge in attacks comes despite a ‘ceasefire' agreed with Donald Trump in May. So why have the Houthis decided to attack now? And will it bring another wave of violence to the Middle East?The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What happened to European ‘boots on the ground' in Ukraine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 10:51


    The so-called ‘coalition of the willing' spent months contemplating a reassurance force to help keep peace after any deal with Russia over Ukraine. But as the prospects of a ceasefire deal recede, and the allies meet in London - defence commentator Eliot Wilson delves into what became of their plans.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    No peace for Ukraine until Putin dies - or quits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 10:40


    As Donald Trump's once-close relationship with Vladimir Putin appears to falter and the US resumes shipments of promised weapons, it seems like good news for Ukraine. Yet a former Ukrainian defence minister argues that Russia's war will only end when Putin is out of the Kremlin. The Times' reporter in Ukraine, Tom Ball, unpacks his interview with Oleksii Reznikov, Trump's evolving stance, and the challenges facing US-Ukraine relations.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Palestinian force working with Israel to overthrow Hamas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 10:30


    As chaos and lawlessness grip Gaza, armed clans and militias are stepping into the void left by Hamas. Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of one such group, has warned "don't rule out civil war" - and says his fighters will confront Hamas. Fighters that Israel's prime minister has confirmed he is providing weapons to. Dr Afzal Ashraf of Loughborough University unpacks the strategy and broader implications.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Revealed - Israel's spies who enabled the strikes on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 10:05


    The Times has obtained intelligence documents revealing the extent of Israel's espionage operation within Iran, which led to Israel and the US attacking Iran's nuclear facilities. Israel Correspondent Gabrielle Weiniger, who broke the story, explains how wide and deep the network was and the ongoing fallout at the top of Iran's regime. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - Former Commander US Army Europe, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 24:43


    In this extended Frontline conversation, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, Former Commander US army Europe, explains how the lack of an official national security advisor in Trump's cabinet may have allowed Ukraine aid cuts to go ahead without Trump knowing."It doesn't look like the secretary of state slash national security advisor. Rubio was aware of it. I'm not even sure that the president was aware of it."The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - Orysia Lutsevych, Ukraine analyst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 24:41


    In this extended Frontline conversation, Orysia Lutsevych OBE - head of the Ukraine Forum at the think tank Chatham House - provides expert analysis on the war in Ukraine. From the Russian summer offensive and Ukraine's cutting-edge use of drone technology to the geopolitical ripple effects of the NATO summit, Orysia offers a comprehensive breakdown of the key developments shaping the conflict and the region's future.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The calculations going on inside Hamas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 10:28


    Hamas' senior leadership are said to be closely studying details of a US ceasefire proposal - even as scores more people are killed in Gaza. The Times' Israel Correspondent, Gabrielle Weiniger analyses the calculations going on within Hamas and explains why the group is more likely to accept a deal now than it has been previously. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What's unfolding in Ukraine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 10:50


    As Donald Trump reveals discussions with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, allies scramble to respond to a US pause in weapons shipments to Kyiv. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces record-breaking drone attacks, relentless nightly bombardments, and Russia's symbolic victories in Luhansk. Reporting from Kyiv, The Times' Tom Ball shares the latest updates and delves into his interview with opposition leader Petro Poroshenko.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine via Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Could this be the moment for a Gaza ceasefire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 10:15


    Donald Trump says Israel has agreed conditions for a ceasefire - and that he'll be “very firm” with Binyamin Netanyahu. As Hamas considers the US proposal, could this be a breakthrough in the 21-month Gaza conflict? Longtime peace negotiator and international lawyer Nomi Bar-Yaacov sets out the challenges, opportunities, and what it might take to secure a lasting resolution.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Terrorists could use driverless cars to commit attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 10:43


    The UN has raised concerns about extremists weaponising emerging AI technologies. Could hacking fleets of autonomous vehicles become a devastating shortcut to mass casualty events? Dr William Allchorn of ARU explores the evolving threat landscape and unpacks the risks.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nuclear dominoes could start falling after Iran strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 10:48


    Recent American and Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear programme may risk igniting a global arms race, encouraging nations to sidestep constraints and speed their pursuit of nuclear weapons. As concerns grow over the potential collapse of the non-proliferation framework, is the world on the brink? Professor Nicholas Wheeler of the University of Birmingham examines nuclear diplomacy, Iran's response to the attacks, and the implications for global security.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - Mark Galeotti, Russia specialist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 32:59


    In this extended Frontline conversation, The Sunday Times' Russia analyst and leading foreign and security policy expert, Mark Galeotti, offers insight into the evolving geopolitical landscape. Fresh from the NATO summit in The Hague, he examines the precarious state of Russia's missile programme, Europe's defence spending dilemmas, and the pressing challenge of countering Russian aggression in the hybrid warfare era.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - Prof Scott Lucas, foreign policy analyst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 23:14


    In this extended Frontline conversation, political analyst Scott Lucas - of University College Dublin's Clinton Institute - delves into the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. From NATO's strategic diplomacy with Trump to the mounting strain on Russia's economy, Scott analyses the broader implications of US sanctions, European support, and the potential involvement of North Korean troops.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Trump vs the Ayatollah: what next for Iran?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 10:31


    Iran's Supreme Leader has emerged from his bunker to declare victory over the US and Israel. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insists they achieved little with their attacks on Tehran, and did no significant damage to Iran's nuclear facilities. But do Iranians believe his sabre-rattling? Bronwen Maddox, director of the Chatham House think tank, explains what comes next for Tehran as it tries to restore its nuclear programme, its proxies in the Middle East and its authority at home.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The President, the Pentagon and the leak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 9:53


    A Pentagon intelligence leak has sparked a war of words over Iran's nuclear programme, with conflicting assessments from US intelligence agencies and the White House fuelling heated debate. Former Pentagon official Jim Townsend joins us to unpack the challenges of intelligence and examine the fraught relationship between the White House and the intelligence community.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Trump gets NATO to cough up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 10:07


    As NATO leaders gather in The Hague - edging towards an historic 5% defence spending target - their focus is on Donald Trump's influence, and a continuing land war in Europe. John Lough - a former NATO official and now Head of Foreign Policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre unpacks how this summit has unfolded.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Can Trump keep Israel and Iran in line?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 10:11


    Announced amidst missile strikes and heated rhetoric - Donald Trump's fragile peace deal between Iran, Israel and the US is holding, for now. The Times' foreign correspondent Richard Spencer examines its prospects - and what it means for the region.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Trump enters the fray, but don't underestimate Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 10:16


    After deploying ‘bunker-buster' bombs on Iran's nuclear sites, the US President is now weighing regime change. With Iranian generals vowing decisive retaliation, Dr Farzan Sabet of the Geneva Graduate Institute unpacks the escalating conflict and what could happen next.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - journalist and weapons expert Ian Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 32:37


    In this extended Frontline conversation, former Sunday Times journalist and former Deputy Director in the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Stategic and International Studies think tank, Ian Williams, discusses the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch moreRead moreFrontline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - Global Affairs Analyst, Michael Bociurkiw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 36:32


    In this extended Frontline conversation, global affairs analyst and nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, Michael Bociurkiw discusses the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch moreRead moreFrontline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Toppling Iran's regime - a gamble for Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 10:22


    Israel's endgame in targeting Iran seems to be regime change in Tehran but what would the fall of the 45-year-old Islamic Republic really mean? The Times' longtime Middle East correspondent Richard Spencer explores Iran's intricate political system and the challenges of external intervention.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch moreRead morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Iran's allies are nowhere to be seen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 10:24


    As Iran faces a potentially existential threat in its conflict with Israel – and possibly the US – its international allies have been notably absent. Why are Russia, China, and North Korea stepping back? Christopher S. Chivvis, Senior Fellow and Director of the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, provides expert analysis.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Iran could strike the US - at home or abroad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 9:48


    Iran's regime has warned Donald Trump it will strike back "without restraint" if he decides to join Israel's military campaign against the country. But with comparably limited power what might they target and what damage could they actually inflict? Associate Fellow at the think tank Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme, Lina Khatib, analyses their threat.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch moreRead morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Trump considers his Iran military options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 10:27


    With Iran refusing to do a deal with Israel to end their conflict, Donald Trump's threat to rain the might of the US armed forces down on the country lingers. But how would that play out and why is the US president prepared to go to war with Iran when he normally avoids conflict at all costs? With analysis from Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's Transatlantic Security Initiative.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch moreRead morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How Trump's military threat could force Iran-Israel deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 10:32


    Donald Trump has told Iran it must do a deal with Israel or feel the full might of US forces. Iranian history professor Ali Ansari analyses whether the threat could bring peace to the region, how damaging a continued fight might be to Iran's Supreme Leader or his nuclear plans, and whether the country's citizens might now have an appetite to rise up against the regime.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch moreRead morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - financier and Putin critic Sir Bill Browder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 32:49


    In this extended Frontline conversation, Sir Bill Browder, formerly Russia's biggest foreign investor but now a Kremlin critic, says Russia reportedly reaching the milestone of a million soldiers killed in the war in Ukraine won't stop Vladimir Putin. He explains how the Russian leader is still controlling public opinion about the war despite repeated setbacks, particularly through recruiting for the military from Russia's poorest regions.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - security writer and Times columnist Edward Lucas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 29:15


    In this extended Frontline conversation, security writer and Times columnist Edward Lucas explores the ways the Kremlin is testing NATO - and argues why members should already think of themselves as at war with Russia.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Israel attacks Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 10:12


    After days of speculation, Israel has launched a major attack on Iran. 200 jets carried out airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites and targeting senior military figures. Israel says it had to act to stop Iran developing a nuclear weapon, and argues this military attack is its only choice. The Times' Middle East correspondent Samer Al-Atrush explains why Israel has struck now, and what happens next.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: AP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Trump thinks again about nuclear sub deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 10:52


    A Trump defence official says the US will review the AUKUS deal to see whether it fits the ‘America First' agenda. That Biden-era agreement will see the UK and Australia develop new nuclear submarines with the US, while Washington will sell five current models to Australia. Ship-building specialist Trevor Taylor explains why officials in London and Canberra shouldn't panic yet - and the likelihood of the US pulling out entirely is low.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why France might recognise a Palestinian state

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 10:19


    French officials have played down speculation that President Emmanuel Macron will recognise a Palestinian state imminently. But he is co-chairing a summit in New York with Saudi Arabia, to discuss the future for Palestinians and a two-state solution to the conflict in Gaza. Former French ambassador Michel Duclos thinks France has to follow through on reports it is about to recognise a Palestinian state, or lose credibility on the world stage.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How Russia could test NATO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 10:03


    Germany's intelligence chief has warned that Russia could test NATO's resolve. Bruno Kahl thinks Vladimir Putin would do this by placing ‘little green men' - in other words, plain-clothes soldiers - in Estonia like he did when he annexed Crimea in 2014. Emily Ferris, a Russia specialist from the RUSI think tank in London, examines how likely this is and looks at other ways the Kremlin might test NATO.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Does the world need an Asian NATO?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 10:50


    Donald Trump thinks China is the US' main adversary on the global stage. It's a view that's been shared by senior Democrats and Republicans since Barack Obama's presidency. So is it time for a NATO-style alliance in the Indo-Pacific? Former Biden official Ely Ratner makes the case - and explains why it is different to NATO.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - intelligence analyst Malcolm Nance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 34:38


    In this extended Frontline conversation, intelligence analyst Malcolm Nance - who served in the US military and has worked in Ukraine - says Ukraine's attack on the Kerch Bridge in Crimea and its daring drone attack on Russian airfields shows Vladimir Putin can't win the war by simply grinding forward on the frontline.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - The Times' Maxim Tucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 19:55


    In this extended Frontline conversation, the Times' correspondent in Ukraine Maxim Tucker explores the fallout from Ukraine's daring drone attack on Russian airfields last weekend. He also explains why Ukraine's most prominent politicians are quarrelling during their country's moment of maximum peril.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How Germany's defence boost gives it new importance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 10:51


    Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz thinks his meeting with Donald Trump was a success - despite being one of the president's more vocal European critics in Europe. It helps that Merz has heeded US calls for more European defence spending. The Times' Berlin correspondent Oliver Moody examines how he won Trump over - and how more military spending gives Germany new importance on the international stage.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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