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  • 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 

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    11 min
  • Plans for a 'wall of drones' along NATO-Russia border

    In an exclusive interview with The Times, the President of Latvia says thousands of surveillance and potentially armoured drones could patrol the border between NATO countries and Russia. He was speaking to our Defence Editor, Larisa Brown, who joins us to explain more. Plus, Professor Justin Bronk from the Royal United Services Institute assesses the strength of Ukraine's air defence systems.


    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
  • UK concerns about China and Russia's election interference

    Fiona Hamilton, Chief Reporter for The Times, discusses a warning by the UK's military intelligence service, MI5, about election interference by hostile states, such as China and Russia. Plus, after Russia's recent gains in northeastern Ukraine, what is Moscow planning next? Russia analyst Riley Bailey from the Institute for the Study of War gives us his opinion.


    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
  • Israeli airstrike kills civilians near Rafah

    We hear from The Times’ Gabrielle Weiniger on how Israel’s air strike, which it says targeted Hamas leaders near Rafah, could have breached the ICJ’s ruling on the military’s offensive in the southern Gazan city. Israel denies it's targeting civilians.

    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
  • Frontline special - Maxim Tucker, The Times' correspondent in Ukraine (EXTENDED)

    Maxim Tucker, The Times' correspondent in Ukraine discusses what it was like reporting from Kharkiv during the latest Russian offensive.


    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.

    20 min
  • Frontline special - Philip Ingram, military analyst (EXTENDED)

    Philip Ingram, military analyst discusses how the war can shift back into Ukraine's favour and how long Russia can keep going with their high losses.


    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.

    22 min
  • ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah offensive

    We hear from The Times’ Gabrielle Weiniger who’s covering Israel’s war in Gaza. She analyses the significance of the UN court’s ruling.


    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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    11 min
  • The US tries to regain influence in Africa

    As President Ruto of Kenya becomes the first African leader to officially visit Washington in 15 years, our Africa correspondent Jane Flanagan explains how the continent has become a proxy for a wider power struggle between the US, China and Russia. Plus, global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw discusses the threat of escalation if Ukraine uses NATO-supplied weapons to directly attack Russian territory.


    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
  • The growing calls for a Palestinian state

    After Ireland, Norway and Spain announced their intention to recognise the state of Palestine - is a two state solution realistic any time soon? Times correspondent and Middle East expert Richard Spencer shares his analysis. Plus, what will it take for Ukraine to regain the momentum against 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.

    10 min
  • Israel's fury at possible ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

    On today's episode, our correspondent in the Middle East explains why the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has applied for arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, including Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, Peter Zwack, a former US defense attache to Russia, discusses whether Vladimir Putin is moving Russia onto a permanent war footing.


    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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