The State of It

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The State of It episodes

January 23, 2025 Russia dismisses Trump’s economic threats
Donald Trump's warning that he will target Russia's economy if it fails to reach a deal over the Ukraine war has been dismissed by Moscow. However, with trade between the US and Russia at historic lows and existing sanctions in place, David Lubin, a global economy specialist at Chatham House, discusses the potential effectiveness of economic measures in ending the conflict.

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11 min
January 22, 2025 Trump risks "better, stronger Russia" with Ukraine deal
Donald Trump has told Vladimir Putin Russia will be "in big trouble" if he does not make a deal to end the Ukraine war. But has he thought of the potential ramifications of his plan? A senior British military man has warned it will give Putin time to rebuild for another assault in the medium term future. The Times' Defence Editor, Larisa Brown, looks at the advantages and potential problems of bringing Putin to the negotiating table and successfully agreeing a deal with him.

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10 min
January 21, 2025 Trump's first day hints bring hope for global security
Donald Trump's first day back in the Oval Office brought little by way of foreign policy. But Jim Townsend, who has more than 30 years of experience working in the Pentagon, tells the World in 10 there were plenty of nuggets into which we can read which give us an idea of the direction the President may go in.

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11 min
January 20, 2025 Trump's Oval Office return: China revenge on his mind
As the 45th President of the US becomes the 47th as well, we analyse his Foreign Policy in-tray. The Times' Assistant US Editor, David Charter, ranks China, Ukraine, Iran and the wider Middle-East for Donald Trump, asks if the impact Covid had on his first term still informs his Chinese policies, and debates how his Cabinet picks might shap Trump's ideas.

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10 min
January 19, 2025 Frontline special - General Philip Breedlove
In this extended Frontline Conversation ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, retired four-star General Philip Breedlove unpacks what Ukraine and Russia should expect from the new US administration, and why Vladimir Putin might have to come to the table.

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30 min
January 18, 2025 Frontline special - RUSI Russia specialist Ed Arnold
In this extended Frontline conversation, RUSI’s Senior Russia Fellow Ed Arnold examines the limits of Vladimir Putin’s use of shadow fleets to get around Western sanctions - and explains how NATO is fighting back.

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27 min
January 17, 2025 Netanyahu survives risk of government collapse as Israel approves Gaza ceasefire
As Israel’s security cabinet approves a ceasefire deal for Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have survived the prospect of key members of his cabinet bringing down his government. The Times’ Richard Spencer looks at whether he can stay in power throughout the six week ceasefire, and whether Hamas can rebuild their military power while fighting stops.

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11 min
January 16, 2025 Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal (Part 2): Trump and Biden claim diplomatic success
Following months of pressure from Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a Gaza ceasefire agreement has been brokered. The Times’ Washington correspondent Alistair Dawber explores how the United States facilitated the agreement's conclusion and digs into why both leaders are vying for recognition.

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12 min
January 16, 2025 Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal (Part 1): details and potential problems
The long-awaited ceasefire agreement aims to end the conflict in Gaza, yet significant challenges remain. The Times' Middle East correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush, delves into the detail and unpacks what happens next.

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12 min
January 15, 2025 China's plan for Musk Tiktok purchase leaves further security concerns
Days before Tiktok is banned in the US over national security concerns there's a suggestion Elon Musk might be interested in buying it. But would that really protect its users? And does he even really want it? The Times' China correspondent, Richard Spencer, analyses the complexities and risks of such a deal.

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11 min