The State of It

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The State of It episodes

June 01, 2025 Frontline Special - Former Deputy Commander Operations of the British Royal Air Force, Air Marshall Greg Bagwell
In this extended Frontline conversation Air Marshall Greg Bagwell speaks with Kate Gerbeau about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

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25 min
May 31, 2025 Frontline Special - Former UK defence attaché to Moscow and Kyiv, John Foreman (Extended episode)
In this extended Frontline conversation, former UK defence attaché to Moscow and Kyiv, John Foreman, speaks with Philip Ingram about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

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31 min
May 30, 2025 How China can benefit from Trump tariff rulings
Confusion reigns after a US federal court suspended Donald Trump’s worldwide tariffs and declared them unlawful, only for an appeal to temporarily allow them again. The White House is launching a full legal challenge - so the uncertainty will continue, especially for China, which faced the steepest tariffs. The Times’ China correspondent Richard Spencer explains why Beijing can benefit, even without knowing what is coming next.

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11 min
May 29, 2025 Inside Ukraine’s plan to jam - and destroy - Putin’s drones
Waves of drone attacks have become Russia’s signature weapon in its war against Ukraine, growing increasingly lethal with each strike. The Times’ correspondent in Kyiv, Maxim Tucker, meets those working tirelessly to end their reign of terror. Plus, he delves into the latest developments following Volodymyr Zelensky’s discussions with Germany’s Chancellor.

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11 min
May 28, 2025 Why Israel’s Gaza aid plan is failing amid chaos
Israel's aid distribution model in Gaza has sparked criticism and chaos, with thousands of desperate Palestinians rushing the first distribution site. As major UN agencies and humanitarian organisations refuse to cooperate, citing concerns over 'weaponisation' of aid, Mark Seddon, Director of the Centre for United Nations Studies at the University of Buckingham, unpacks the fallout and examines whether the UN can salvage its reputation amidst the ongoing crisis.

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11 min
May 27, 2025 How lifting missile restrictions could shift Ukraine’s frozen frontline
As Western allies remove range restrictions on Ukraine’s use of weapons, The Times’ defence editor Larisa Brown unpacks how launching missiles deeper into Russia might change the trajectory of the conflict. She also takes us inside the training of Ukrainian soldiers on British soil.

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11 min
May 26, 2025 How Turkey plays an outsize role in global diplomacy
As Turkey’s four-decade-long conflict with the PKK draws to a close, the nation achieves major foreign policy victories, solidifying its role as a vital bridge between the West, the Middle East, and Asia. Liz Cookman, reporting from Turkey for The Times, discusses Ankara’s rise as a powerhouse in regional and global diplomacy.

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11 min
May 25, 2025 Frontline special - Ambassador John E Herbst (Extended)
In this extended Frontline conversation, Ambassador John E Herbst, former US Ambassador to Ukraine, speaks with Philip Ingram about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

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32 min
May 24, 2025 Frontline special - Sir Ben Wallace, former UK defence secretary
In this extended Frontline conversation, former British Defence Secretary Sir Ben Wallace delves into the ongoing war in Ukraine and the West's response to Russian aggression. He examines Vladimir Putin’s strategy, the influence of Donald Trump’s rhetoric, and the critical importance of Western resolve in defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and shared democratic values.

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33 min
May 23, 2025 Trump’s ‘ritual humiliations’ hit US diplomacy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faced an Oval Office ‘ambush’ by Donald Trump, echoing a similar encounter with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Times' US Assistant Editor, David Charter, examines the fallout from Trump's tactics and their potential impact on America's standing in global diplomacy.

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12 min