The State of It

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  • Frontline special - Lt. General Ben Hodges, former commander US Army Europe

    Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, who served as commander US Army Europe between 2014 and 2017, discusses the war in Ukraine and the lessons today's western leaders can learn from D-Day.


    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: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: thetimes.co.uk

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    30 min
  • Israel accuses Hamas of weaponising rape

    The Israeli government insists Hamas formally sanctioned sexual assault on October 7th. The Times' Catherine Philp has been looking at the claims and counter claims and tells us what she's found. Plus, a former US Permanent Representative to Nato explains President Biden's views on Ukrainian membership.


    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: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: thetimes.co.uk


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    10 min
  • The lessons today's leaders should learn from D-Day

    On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former commander US Army Europe, tells us what lessons today's leaders should learn from the Second World War. Plus, The Times' Defence Correspondent George Grylls on the Ukrainian men trying to dodge the draft.


    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: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: thetimes.co.uk

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

    10 min
  • Israel accused of using dangerous chemical in Lebanon

    A human rights organisation has accused Israel of using the dangerous chemical white phosphorus during its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Plus, historian Dr Yuri Felsthinsky explains why last week's decision by the US to allow Ukraine to use American weapons inside Russia is a turning point in the war.


    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: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: thetimes.co.uk

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

    10 min
  • Biden pushes for peace as Gaza costs votes

    As the Biden administration throws its weight behind a ceasefire and hostage deal, The Times’ David Charter explains their motivations. Plus - a new executive order on migration and China accuses Britain over spying.

    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of The Times. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.com.

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    10 min
  • Mexico’s first female President faces tough challenges

    It’s a resounding victory for the left-wing candidate, but addressing violence and relations with the US will be tough. Plus - the fight to keep Israel’s coalition government intact as a ceasefire deal is considered.

    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.

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    11 min
  • Frontline special - Dr Jade McGlynn speaking from Kharkiv (EXTENDED)

    Dr Jade McGlynn, a research fellow at the Department for War Studies at King's College London, discusses life in Kharkiv - the city in northeastern Ukraine that's currently under Russian bombardment.


    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: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: thetimes.co.uk

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    33 min
  • Frontline special - Riley Bailey, Russian analyst from ISW (EXTENDED)

    Riley Bailey, Russian analyst from the Institute of the Study of War, discusses Russia's stalled offensive in Ukraine and the possible mobilisation of Western weapons.


    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: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: thetimes.co.uk

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    27 min
  • The billionaire's son rallying support for Ukraine

    Our US correspondent Charlotte McDonald-Gibson explains how Warren Buffett's son, Howard, is travelling rural America to drum up support for Ukraine. Plus, Keir Giles, a Russia analyst at the international affairs think tank Chatham House, reacts to the US giving the green light for Ukraine to use western-supplied weapons to strike 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 and military specialists. 


    Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: thetimes.co.uk

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

    11 min
  • Pressure on Biden to let US weapons strike Russia

    Should Ukraine be allowed to use American-supplied missiles to strike military targets inside Russia? Times journalist Maxim Tucker explains why the US has been opposed to it until now. Plus, historian Dr Jade McGlynn on what's it like living in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv under the current Russian bombardment.


    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: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

    Read more: thetimes.co.uk

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

    11 min

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