The State of It

An attempt by the US, backed by the US and eight other nations from around the World, to persuade Israel and Hezbollah to put down their weapons has failed, leaving an Israeli ground offensive into Lebanon looking increasingly likely. But what awaits their soldiers there and why are so many international commentators describing that plan as "folly"? The Times' defence editor, Larisa Brown, analyses the risks.

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Donald Trump has claimed Iran has tried to kill him, and will do so again, as he details the enhanced security he's under since two recent assassination attempts. But why would he be on Iran's kill-list? Diplomacy expert, Professor Dan Plesch explains.

Also, with Trump among the American political giants set for an audience with Volodymyr Zelensky in New York this week, what could the Ukrainian President possibly say to garner support for his so-called "victory plan" against Russia? A former British Ambassador to Russia, Sir Laurie Bristow, unpicks his potential messages.

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As Joe Biden delivers his final speech to World leaders at the UN General Assembly, we take a deep dive into the tactics his delegation is likely to employ as it seeks to bring calm to the Middle East and an end to the Ukraine war. Can this week's meetings in the US have any impact? The Times' Washington Correspondent Alistair Dawber analyses what Biden has to offer, and what he might take.

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As cross-border attacks continue to escalate between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah, The Times' Middle East Correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush, discusses the likelihood of an IDF ground offensive into Lebanon. Plus, General Sir John McColl, the former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, explains why he believes Israel is doing all it can to save civilians in Gaza.

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In this extended Frontline conversation the Director of Military Sciences at the think tank RUSI, Matthew Savill, who focuses on developments and trends in modern conflicts, explains the strategy behind Ukraine's targeting of Russia's weapons' stores, why it's vital they continue to do so quickly, and what President Zelenskyy might say at the UN General Assembly next week.

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In this extended Frontline conversation Russia expert and author Mark Galeotti discusses: whether the US will loosen restrictions on Ukraine using long-range missiles to strike Russian targets; the links between the man suspected of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump and Ukraine; and whether Vladimir Putin's position has been weakened by the Kursk incursion.

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After two days of unprecedented attacks on Hezbollah's old-school communications devices, we ask how Iran's subsidiaries might react. Can Israel's actions be forgiven as an act of war when it knew there would be civilian casualties? And does a failure to make an impact with previous revenge attempts by Hezbollah leave them with no choice but to start a war? The Times' former Middle East correspondent, Richard Spencer analyses the options for the Iran-backed proscribed terror group.

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In more from his exclusive interview with The Times, outgoing NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses the growing alliance between China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, and future threats to NATO. Plus, he insists all members would carry out their duty to defend each other in the event of an attack on a NATO country. The Times' Defence Editor, Larisa Brown, joins the World in 10 to analyse Stoltenberg's thoughts.

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In an exclusive interview with The Times, outgoing-NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg appears to suggest he believe there is no level of support the alliance could give Ukraine that would goad Vladimir Putin to attack one of NATO's members. He hints that he supports the firing of Western long-range missiles into Russia by Ukraine, a plan apparently being held up by Joe Biden amid suggestions by Putin that it would be an act of war by NATO. Stoltenberg also insists it will be solely up to Ukraine to decide when to come to the negotiating table with Russia. So what is the meaning behind the messages? The Times' Defence Editor, Larisa Brown, joins the World in 10 to analyse Stoltenberg's thoughts.

This is episode one of two that will analyse this exclusive interview with Jens Stoltenberg. Episode two, on the immediate future of NATO and the risks it faces, will be published tomorrow.

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