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    Trump's 100 days: the end of the West as we know it

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 10:29


    The world has dramatically changed since Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20th, 100 days ago. With an eye on the development of the West since the end of the 2nd World War, former Pentagon official, Jim Townsend, analyses whether there has been a single individual who has had a more profound impact in such a short time than the US President.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.

    Fall guy: Trump's Russia deal is aimed at ousting Zelensky

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 10:01


    Despite meeting Donald Trump in the Vatican at the Pope's funeral, Volodymyr Zelensky is resisting a US peace proposal issued as an ultimatum to Kyiv and Moscow. The Times' Diplomatic Editor Roger Boyes argues that Trump's desire for a victory lap before his 100th day in office is putting the Ukrainian president in an untenable position. 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 - Professor Mark Galeotti

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 37:41


    In this extended Frontline conversation writer and Russia analyst, Mark Galeotti, 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 more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - Former British Army Officer Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (EXTENDED)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 32:15


    In this extended Frontline conversation, Former British Army Officer Hamish de Bretton-Gordon 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 more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Witkoff lands in Moscow - a bomb goes off

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 10:26


    As Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for talks to end the war in Ukraine, a car bomb has killed a high-ranking Russian general, Yaroslav Moskalik. After a string of similar bombings during the course of the war, defence analyst Nick Drummond examines how it was possible, and whether this is a shift to a new guerrilla campaign by Ukraine against 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 Picture: Ostorozhno Novosti/AP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fear, loathing and lie detectors - Hegseth's Pentagon descends into "chaos"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 10:33


    The sacking of key officials and departure of others has left US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth without key advisors in the Pentagon. At a time when a culture of leaks appears to have developed the department, The Times' former Pentagon correspondent, Michael Evans, digs into whether Hegseth is the real problem and whether the damage being done is likely being met with glee in the Kremlin and Beijing.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.

    Ukraine peace talks break down over US ultimatum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 10:39


    On Wednesday morning Ukrainian peace talks involving American, European and Ukrainian ministers in London were downgraded after Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled his attendance. Hours later, US Vice President JD Vance revealed a peace plan was on the table, insisting it is a "fair deal for both sides" and that both Ukraine and Russia would have to cede territory under its terms. But how much did that deal influence Rubio's decision and where does it leave Ukraine? Professor of American Studies at the Clinton Institute, Scott Lucas, analyses whether we are any closer to peace 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 morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How US allies are Trump-proofing their arsenals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 10:50


    As allies grow increasingly wary of America's reliability, British and European defence companies are shifting away from US-made components and ramping up the production of home-grown munitions. The Times' defence editor, Larisa Brown, explores the drive for military independence, the fallout for US defence giants, and how Donald Trump's policies are reshaping arsenals and alliances worldwide.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's nukes: the risks of no deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 11:02


    The US and Iran edge closer to a deal on Tehran's nuclear programme, with promises of more talks despite military threats and mixed messages from Donald Trump. As the diplomatic dance continues, The Times' Middle East Correspondent, Samer al-Atrush, analyses the stakes—and whether war is inevitable.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 - Angela Stent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 26:37


    In this extended Frontline conversation, Angela Stent, expert on Russia and Foreign Policy at The Brookings Institution 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 more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 33:03


    In this extended Frontline conversation, Former Commanding General of the US Army in Europe, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges 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 more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is the US-Ukraine relationship healing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 10:52


    The US and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of intent - suggesting they will agree the minerals deal which was derailed by Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky's televised row in the Oval Office. At the same time, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will walk away from peace talks with Russia if a ceasefire isn't agreed. So is the relationship between Washington and Kyiv healing? US foreign policy specialist Professor Scott Lucas says that depends on which factions within Trump's top team win the president's ear.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.

    Is Putin planning a NATO attack?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 10:36


    The Kremlin's spy chief has claimed they are planning "pre-emptive" measures against NATO member states, suggesting - without evidence - it would be a response to Britain, Germany and France increasing their military activity near the Russian and Belarussian borders. But what plans might they be making and how might they be thwarted? Former NATO planner and British military intelligence officer, Philip Ingram, analyses the next moves by both sides.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 your groceries fuel a vicious war

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 10:42


    As humanitarian organisations and world leaders gather in London to seek an end to Sudan's devastating conflict, The Times' Africa correspondent, Jane Flanagan, sheds light on this week's horrific attacks on a camp sheltering hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the violence. She also explains how the two-year-old war is being funded by an ingredient found in everyday household products in the West.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 Russia - and Trump - shape Ukraine's future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 11:04


    Russia's deadliest strike of the year in Sumy leaves Ukraine grieving and the world condemning, as Donald Trump controversially shifts blame onto Zelensky. Amid European concerns over Trump's stance, James Nixey from Chatham House unpacks Russia's disdain for diplomacy and the implications for peace.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's big bet on Iran nukes might just work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 10:38


    Iran and the US are gearing up for a second round of negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme, with Donald Trump warning: make a deal or face war. After a ‘constructive' first meeting, Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute explains why these landmark talks could be the best opportunity in years to curb Iran's nuclear advances.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 - Russia analyst George Barros

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 25:29


    In this extended Frontline conversation, George Barros from the Institute of the Study of War says Vladimir Putin will run into some "very difficult scenarios" if the war continues, because of operational problems and finite resources. 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 - former tank commander Hamish de Bretton Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 27:24


    In this extended Frontline conversation, former tank commander Hamish De Bretton-Gordon speaks about the state of the war in Ukraine from the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset in the south-west of England, at the opening of their exhibition about Russia's invasion. 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's cyber purge a "priceless gift” to US enemies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 10:19


    Donald Trump sacking General Timothy Haugh as head of the National Security Agency and US Cyber Command - after a conspiracist influencer accused him of disloyalty - has been described by a senior Democrat as a “priceless gift” to the US' enemies. Cyber security specialist Dr Tim Stevens considers whether the disruption opens up an opportunity for the likes of Russia and China, and what the risks are if an unqualified loyalist is put in place.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.

    Who will blink first: Trump or Xi?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 10:13


    Donald Trump's team claim his tariff reversal was the “strategy all along” to isolate China. While the rest of the world now faces the baseline US tariff of 10%, goods from Beijing will now be subject to 125% import taxes. In return, China has retaliated and says it will not back down. David Lubin, economist and senior research fellow at the Chatham House think tank, explains why Trump is more likely to blink first, and what the trade war means for the rest of the world.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.

    Carney with a mandate could spell trouble for Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 11:05


    Canadians are heading to the polls this month in a federal election that has effectively become a referendum on Donald Trump. With relations between the United States and Canada hitting new lows, US-Canada analyst Xavier Delgado explains the issues at stake - and whether a decisive mandate could empower the next Canadian Prime Minister to better negotiate with the US President.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.

    Has Trump dropped the ball on Gaza?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 10:30


    Three weeks after Israeli air strikes on Gaza claimed hundreds of lives, hopes for a ceasefire seem increasingly remote. Dr Julie Norman from UCL joins us to discuss Donald Trump's shifting stance, escalating Israeli ground operations, and the deepening humanitarian crisis.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.

    Hegseth's next move, after Signalgate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 10:18


    After being involved in an embarrassing security leak, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth still travelled to Japan to declare China the primary threat to America—and promised 'robust and credible deterrence' to protect Taiwan. His remarks sparked an immediate and defiant response from Beijing, including live-fire military drills near Taiwan. The Times' China correspondent Richard Spencer analyses the significance of the comments and their 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 Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - former ambassador Kurt Volker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 26:35


    In this extended Frontline conversation, former US Ambassador to Nato Kurt Volker delves into global diplomacy under President Trump. From navigating US-Russia relations and Ukraine's mineral wealth to addressing NATO's future and the looming spectre of global conflict, Volker offers insights into the shifting geopolitical landscape. 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.

    Extended special - correspondent Christina Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 17:17


    With 37 years of experience reporting from the world's most turbulent conflict zones—including South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Ukraine—Christina Lamb has witnessed the complexities of war and its human impact. In this extended World in 10 conversation, the Chief Foreign Correspondent of The Sunday Times reflects on the shifting global order, the struggles of women under oppressive regimes, and the enduring hope for a better 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 Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How Mark Rutte is trying to save NATO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 10:45


    As NATO foreign ministers meet in Brussels, Secretary General Mark Rutte is on a diplomatic mission to preserve the alliance's unity. Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller explains why he's the man to both woo Donald Trump and get Europe to do more.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.

    Could the world sue Trump over tariffs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 10:45


    With global markets reeling from the US President's sweeping tariffs, nations are scrambling to respond. As Japan suggests the measures may breach World Trade Organization rules, Dr Mona Paulsen, a specialist in trade and international economic law at LSE, unpacks the implications—and examines whether the world has the tools to push back.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.

    Why China could be the winner on ‘Liberation Day'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 10:16


    As the world reacts to Donald Trump's tariff announcement on ‘Liberation Day,' we explore its potential ripple effects and the ways it could reshape the world. Is this a calculated negotiation tactic or a bold PR manoeuvre, and could there be unintended consequences that strengthen Trump's great adversary, China? Jonathan Hillman, Senior Fellow for geoeconomics at the Council on Foreign Relations, explains why he believes that is likely to be the case.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.

    Putin digests Trump fury

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 10:40


    As Donald Trump grows increasingly frustrated with Vladimir Putin's stalling over a peace deal for Ukraine, how is the Kremlin responding to the threat of massive tariffs and what impact could these have on Russia's war effort? RUSI's Senior Research Fellow in Russian and Eurasian Security, Emily Ferris unpacks the motives behind Moscow's delay tactics and what they reveal about its long-term strategy.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 Putin dying?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 10:17


    After Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Vladimir Putin will "die soon" the World in 10 asks if there is any basis to the suggestion. John Lough, the Head of Foreign Policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre, analyses what we know about the Russian's president's health, what is speculation, and discusses whether Putin's death really would help Ukraine's plight.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 - Economist Timothy Ash

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 40:40


    In this extended Frontline conversation, Timothy Ash, an economist and associate fellow at Chatham House's Russia and Eurasia programme, says Russia's escalating demands over a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a resumption of the grain export deal risk bringing down the whole US-led peace process for 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 more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - military analyst Chip Chapman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 28:13


    In this extended Frontline conversation, retired British general “Chip” Chapman discusses Nato's precarious position, the war in Ukraine, and the fallout from leaked US communications about Yemen. 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 US could stop NATO jets from flying

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 10:49


    A previously classified contract, which allows the US to essentially ground F35 fighter jets operated by Germany's air force has been uncovered by German media. It has added to Europe's fears that its hostile relationship with Donald Trump might be leaving it vulnerable as it attempts to rearm and stand up to Russia. The Times' Berlin correspondent Oliver Moody explains why the US still has such control over the jets and whether Europe has alternatives to the F35.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 fight for rare earths is defining the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 11:05


    Greenland takes centre stage as the US Vice President makes a high-profile visit. Much like Ukraine, the icy nation has untapped mineral wealth now being sought by the Trump administration. Rohitiesh Dhawan of the International Council on Mining and Metals unpacks how the escalating race for natural resources will define geopolitics in the years 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.

    Murder, malware - Putin's options after Trump shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 10:00


    US national security agencies have reportedly been instructed to halt efforts to counter Russian sabotage, according to anonymous senior officials. Experts warn the decision could give Vladimir Putin an opening to further destabilise the West. Matt Pearl of the Center for Strategic and International Studies outlines the potential risks and strategies to prevent further disruption.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.

    US security leak - what we really learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 10:48


    An extraordinary leak of a Signal group chat involving senior members of Donald Trump's cabinet has revealed top-secret plans alongside candid views on European allies, igniting a political storm. The Times' former Defence Editor, Michael Evans, delves into the security ramifications and the potential fallout for US-European 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.

    Ukraine's scramble for US patriot missiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 9:59


    Ukraine is facing a struggle to keep up its supply of surface-to-air missiles. Donald Trump is reluctant to supply them and European stockpiles are depleted handing Russia a potential battlefield advantage.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.comPhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline Special - The Times' Ukraine reporter in Kyiv, Maxim Tucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 30:28


    In this extended Frontline conversation Maxim Tucker, The Times of London's Ukraine reporter, discusses the latest developments in the country and the diplomatic efforts to bring peace.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 more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Frontline special - Sir Bill Browder, anti-Putin campaigner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 26:00


    In this extended Frontline conversation anti-Putin campaigner, Sir Bill Browder, discusses the latest developments in Ukraine and the diplomatic efforts to bring peace.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 more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Germany's landmark defence move

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 10:00


    In a landmark move, Germany has changed its constitution to spend more on defence. The man who is set to be the new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has persuaded lawmakers to exempt defence spending from deficit rules, giving him a theoretically unlimited defence budget. The Times' Berlin correspondent Oliver Moody explains how fear of Donald Trump is motivating Germany as much as fear of Vladimir 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 Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why the US running Ukraine's nuclear plants would be another Russia win

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 10:16


    In an hour-long call on Wednesday, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the US taking over control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants. What is in that for Trump, why would Zelenskyy agree, and who does it benefit the most? Former commanding officer of the UK and NATO's nuclear defence forces, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, analyses if the idea is worthwhile in securing peace 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 moreRead morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Putin is "playing a game" with Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 10:04


    After a 90 minute phone call with Donald Trump, the Russian president agreed not to strike energy infrastructure but within hours a Ukrainian power station was hit. Hamish de Bretton Gordon - a former commanding officer of the UK - and NATO's - Chemical and Nuclear defence forces unpacks the hours following the announcement of this limited ceasefire, how Vladimir Putin will be viewing the phone call with Trump and what Europe needs to do now.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.

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