The State of It

In the week of Xi Jingping's first visit to Europe in five years, our China correspondent, Richard Spencer, explains how Beijing uses economic investment to buy political influence in the continent. Plus, what tactics might Israel use if it goes ahead with its controversial ground operation in Rafah?

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Larisa Brown, Defence Editor for The Times, explains how the British army is using 3D printing technology to manufacture parts for use on the frontline. Plus, former MI6 intelligence officer, Christopher Steele, on the new tactics Russia is using to disrupt western elections.

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Russia expert Mark Galeotti tells us about the foiled assassination plot against President Zelensky of Ukraine. Plus, our Africa Correspondent Jane Flanagan explains how the latest conflict in Sudan has become a proxy for other global wars.

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Gabrielle Weiniger, who covers for the war in Gaza for The Times, explains why Hamas and Israel disagree over the latest ceasefire terms. Plus, why a suspected Chinese cyber-attack on the British military could end up helping Russia.

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As the IDF tells people living in eastern Rafah to evacuate, is this the beginning of Israel's long-awaited assault on the city? We're joined by a former IDF general. Plus, George Barrow from the Institute for the Study of War evaluates the chances of Ukraine launching a successful counter-offensive against Russia in 2024.

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Mick Ryan, Australia's retired army Major General and CSIS fellow speaks to Frontline

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The Times' former Foreign Correspondent, Michael Binyon speaks to Frontline about the Ukraine war. 

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President Macron of France says Europe should prepare to defend Ukraine with troops if Russia makes significant advances. Former NATO planner Philip Ingram gives us his analysis. Plus, former British intelligence officer Nigel Ingster reveals the spy techniques increasingly used by China.

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In spite of countless on-the-ground witness testimonies, Ukraine's recent claims and the US corroborating those, Russia has denied using chemical weapons in its offensive in Ukraine. We analyse if there's any chance that could be the real truth, what punishment there may be if it's not, and how to stop them using chemical weapons in the future.

Also, why the general election of a tiny Pacific island nation, the Solomon Islands, has had the US, Australia and New Zealand worried, and does the outcome give China more or less influence there?

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As South Korea joins Japan in bidding to join the US, UK and Australian military alliance AUKUS, are China's fears that the group is intending to create an Asian NATO coming to fruition? The Times' Asia Editor, Richard Lloyd-Parry analyses the potential impact of the move, as the World in 10 evolves to focus more narrowly on global security.

Also, a Ukrainian military veteran explains how the US's aid package will improve things but also why it is not close to being enough to help them end that war with Russia.

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