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  • Frontline special - Professor Scott Lucas (Extended)

    In this extended Frontline conversation, Professor Scott Lucas from the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin discusses the war in Ukraine and reports North Korean troops are fighting for 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 

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    26 min
  • Middle East conflict could swing Michigan for Trump

    The Times' Josie Ensor has visited the US state of Michigan to find out how people's ties with Lebanon and the wider region are impacting who they might vote for. Given the state's importance as a swing state, could the Israel/Gaza conflict overshadow other political issues? 


    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
  • Putin rolls out the red carpet for world leaders

    As Vladimir Putin hosts world leaders in the Russian city of Kazan, The Times journalist Aliide Naylor explains why many in the West are concerned about the gathering. Plus, George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War discusses the potential for a ceasefire agreement in the war in 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. 


    Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: www.thetimes.com

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

    10 min
  • Trump accuses UK's Labour party of US election interference

    Donald Trump's campaign team has accused the UK's Labour Party - the governing party in Britain - of interfering in the US election. Why has it chosen to speak out about this and is UK involvement unusual?


    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
  • The Israelis accused of spying for Iran

    After seven Israeli nationals were arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran, The Times' Defence Correspondent George Grylls tells us about Tehran's increasingly advanced intelligence operations. Plus, Major General Mick Ryan who served in the Australian army for more than 30 years discusses reports that North Korean troops are fighting in Ukraine for 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.

    11 min
  • Gaza peace ruled out as Biden reveals he knows Israel's next move

    Days after the killing of Hamas' leader, Yahya Sinwar, we look at the impact it has had on Israel's fight in Gaza, what the terror group's next move might be and whether Iran might decide it is time to get directly involved in the war. Meanwhile the US President reveals he knows what Israel's next move is, when it will happen and which parts of Iran they might target. We analyse what that might look like in the company of the Times' Middle East correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush.


    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
  • Frontline Special - Professor Michael Clarke (EXTENDED)

    In this extended Frontline conversation, Professor Michael Clarke, Director-General of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) from 2007 to 2015, discusses how the Russian economy faces further decline.


    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.

    32 min
  • Frontline special - Director of Military Sciences Matthew Savill (EXTENDED)

    In this extended Frontline conversation Director of Military Sciences, Matthew Savill discusses the war in Ukraine and whether it is becoming existential for 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.

    18 min
  • US Election: How Russia is preparing (Part 5)

    In the last of our series unpacking global preparations for the US election, Max Bergmann - director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies - discusses whether the Kremlin would prefer either candidate, and how a change in the White House may alter Russia’s military approach.


    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
  • US Election: How Iran is preparing (Part 4)

    In our fourth episode examining global preparations for the US election, the focus turns to Iran. Dr Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, unpacks the implications for US-Iran relations and how Tehran might adjust to either a Trump or Harris presidency.


    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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