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  • Why China could be the winner on ‘Liberation Day’

    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. 

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    11 min
  • Putin digests Trump fury

    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. 


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    11 min
  • Is Putin dying?

    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. 

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    11 min
  • Frontline special - Economist Timothy Ash

    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. 

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    41 min
  • Frontline special - military analyst Chip Chapman

    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. 


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    29 min
  • The US could stop NATO jets from flying

    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 

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    11 min
  • The fight for rare earths is defining the world

    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 


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    12 min
  • Murder, malware - Putin's options after Trump shift

    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 


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    10 min
  • US security leak - what we really learned

    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 


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    11 min
  • Ukraine’s scramble for US patriot missiles

    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.com


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    10 min

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