The State of It

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The State of It episodes

January 14, 2025 Why North Korean soldiers prefer suicide to Ukrainian capture
As Ukraine takes its first North Korean prisoners of war, South Korea is claiming many are killing themselves on the battlefield - under orders to do so - rather than be taken alive. But if these soldiers are so dispensable how can they have such an impact on the war? And are the reports even true? The Times' Asia Editor, Richard Lloyd-Parry, analyses what we can and can't believe.

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11 min
January 13, 2025 Pentagon official's exit raises US-Ukraine questions
The departure of a long-time Pentagon staffer, Laura Cooper, might indicate the direction of travel of Donald Trump's Ukraine policy. How significant is her exit, and why might Ukraine be concerned? Times Pentagon analyst, Michael Evans analyses why one resignation might be the tip of the iceberg.

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11 min
January 12, 2025 Frontline special - Russia analyst George Barros of ISW
In this extended Frontline conversation, George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War delves into recent developments in the Ukraine conflict, particularly the offensive operations in Kursk.

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29 min
January 11, 2025 Frontline special - military analyst Matthew Savill of RUSI
In this extended Frontline conversation, RUSI's director of military sciences - Matthew Savill - unpacks Ukraine's changing battlefield tactics in Kursk and contemplates how the incoming Trump administration could change the conflict.

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22 min
January 10, 2025 Russia goads Trump on Greenland and stakes its claim
After Donald Trump refused to rule out using military force to take control of Greenland, the Kremlin weighs in. Russia specialist Mark Galeotti explains what Moscow wants - and what it might do if Trump decides to act.

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11 min
January 09, 2025 100 days to end the war: Trump’s goalpost shift
As the president-elect backtracks on a campaign promise to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours, military analyst Philip Ingram examines how this could impact tactics on the battlefield and negotiations for a lasting peace.

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11 min
January 08, 2025 Arms industry on the defensive
With defence companies effectively excluded from recruiting at university careers fairs and investors reluctant to support them, concerns for national security are mounting. The Times' defence editor, Larisa Brown, explains the fears of arms manufacturers facing a worsening skills shortage.

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11 min
January 07, 2025 Denmark’s anger as Trump reignites Greenland furore
As incoming US President Donald Trump renews his interest in acquiring Greenland, Denmark's response has been one of anger. Alex Maxia, who reports for The Times, explores the motivations behind Trump's fascination with the Arctic island and reveals the sentiments of its inhabitants regarding the controversy.

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11 min
January 06, 2025 Israel weighs hostage lives against Hamas destruction
As Hamas claims it has sent Israel a list of 34 specific hostages it is prepared to exchange for prisoners and a ceasefire in Gaza, many in Israel are calling for Benjamin Netanyahu finally to agree a deal. But with no certainty how many of the remaining hostages are still alive, might he make the decision to delay for what he sees as a "greater good", namely weakening Hamas' negotiating position at least until Donald Trump's inauguration? The Times' Israel correspondent, Gabrielle Weiniger analyses his options.

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11 min
January 05, 2025 Frontline special - Military analyst and former NATO planner, Philip Ingram
In this extended Frontline conversation James Hanson speaks to military analyst and former military intelligence officer and NATO planner Philip Ingram MBE about the war in Ukraine and what might be expected in 2025.

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25 min