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  • Netanyahu ‘declares war’ with draft of ultra-orthodox Jews

    Religious Israelis have been exempt from military service but the new defence minister says thousands will now be ordered to serve.


    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
  • Trump's top team takes place - the international impact

    As Donald Trump starts naming his cabinet nominees the world watches on and tries to figure out what each means for them. Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Iran, China and NATO in particular know their appointments will have an impact on their futures. Having also won a majority in the House of Representatives, Trump's Republicans can likely plan for all their policies to come to fruition. David Charter, the Times' US assistant editor, is today's guest, looking at what lies in store.


    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, analysts, military specialists and diplomats.


    Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: www.thetimes.com

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    11 min
  • Exclusive: Ukraine looks at nuclear rearmament over Trump concerns

    As Ukraine fears total US withdrawal from its fight with Russia, Times journalist Maxim Tucker uncovers one possible plan of action - nuclear rearmament. The document he's seen suggests a rudimentary nuclear bomb - about a tenth of the size of the Nagasaki 'Fat Man' - could be built in months if Donald Trump pulls American military support. Maxim Tucker joins the World in 10 to analyse the likelihood of the plan being brought to reality and how it might impact Washington and Moscow.


    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, analysts, military specialists and diplomats.


    Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: www.thetimes.com

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    11 min
  • From rival to Mr Secretary - Trump's foreign policy team takes shape

    Donald Trump is set to offer the job of US secretary of state to Marco Rubio, the Florida senator and former rival who stood for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.

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    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.

    10 min
  • "A non-starter": Moscow reacts to Trump's demilitarized zone plan

    After some of Donald Trump's advisors floated the idea of a demilitarized zone between Russia and Ukraine, The Times' Marc Bennetts tells us how the idea has gone down in Moscow. Plus, President Macron's former defence advisor on why the UK and France may renew calls for Ukraine to be allowed to use long-range Storm Shadow and Scalp missiles inside 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, analysts, military specialists and diplomats.


    Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: www.thetimes.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Frontline special - Professor Scott Lucas

    In this extended Frontline conversation, Professor Scott Lucas from the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin discusses whether the election to the White House of Donald Trump might have come too late to save 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  • Frontline special - Former US Ambassador to Ukraine, John E Herbst (EXTENDED)

    In this extended Frontline conversation, Ambassador John E Herbst, formerly the US Ambassador to Ukraine, discusses the impact of Donald Trump's reelection as US President on Ukraine and 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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  • China on tenterhooks as Trump starts planning

    Donald Trump's re-election to the White House is likely to reignite the trade war between the US and China, and might have serious implications for the future security of Taiwan. Is there any way he and President Xi Jinping can resolve their differences and come to an agreement that would satisfy both sides?

    The Times' China correspondent, Richard Spencer, analyses the short and long term futures of this complex relationship.


    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, analysts, military specialists and diplomats.


    Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: www.thetimes.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Trump presidency leaves NATO future uncertain

    In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s re-election to the US Presidency, there are few nations whose future has not been affect. The same goes for most political bodies and NATO arguably has the most to lose. The former NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General joins the World in 10 today to analyse how Trump might impact the body, for better or worse.


    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.

    11 min
  • “Russia thinks it can have its way with him” - Ambassador John E. Herbst on Trump’s victory

    As Donald Trump is elected America's 47th President, we explore how his foreign policy might be shaped. Former US Ambassador John E. Herbst discusses the war in Ukraine and the precarious situation in the Middle East.


    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.

    11 min

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