Donald Trump's first day back in the Oval Office brought little by way of foreign policy. But Jim Townsend, who has more than 30 years of experience working in the Pentagon, tells the World in 10 there were plenty of nuggets into which we can read which give us an idea of the direction the President may go in.

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As the 45th President of the US becomes the 47th as well, we analyse his Foreign Policy in-tray. The Times' Assistant US Editor, David Charter, ranks China, Ukraine, Iran and the wider Middle-East for Donald Trump, asks if the impact Covid had on his first term still informs his Chinese policies, and debates how his Cabinet picks might shap Trump's ideas.

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In this extended Frontline Conversation ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, retired four-star General Philip Breedlove unpacks what Ukraine and Russia should expect from the new US administration, and why Vladimir Putin might have to come to the table for ceasefire talks.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, RUSI’s Senior Russia Fellow Ed Arnold examines the limits of Vladimir Putin’s use of shadow fleets to get around Western sanctions - and explains how NATO is fighting back.

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As Israel’s security cabinet approves a ceasefire deal for Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have survived the prospect of key members of his cabinet bringing down his government. The Times’ Richard Spencer looks at whether he can stay in power throughout the six week ceasefire, and whether Hamas can rebuild their military power while fighting stops.

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Following months of pressure from Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a Gaza ceasefire agreement has been brokered. The Times’ Washington correspondent Alistair Dawber explores how the United States facilitated the agreement's conclusion and digs into why both leaders are vying for recognition.

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The long-awaited ceasefire agreement aims to end the conflict in Gaza yet significant challenges remain. The Times' Middle East correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush, delves into the detail and unpacks what happens next.

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Days before Tiktok is banned in the US over national security concerns there's a suggestion Elon Musk might be interested in buying it. But would that really protect its users? And does he even really want it? The Times' China correspondent, Richard Spencer, analyses the complexities and risks of such a deal.

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As Ukraine takes its first North Korean prisoners of war, South Korea is claiming many are killing themselves on the battlefield - under orders to do so - rather than be taken alive. But if these soldiers are so dispensable how can they have such an impact on the war? And are the reports even true? The Times' Asia Editor, Richard Lloyd-Parry, analyses what we can and can't believe.

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The departure of a long-time Pentagon staffer, Laura Cooper, might indicate the direction of travel of Donald Trump's Ukraine policy. How significant is her exit, and why might Ukraine be concerned? Times Pentagon analyst, Michael Evans analyses why one resignation might be the tip of the iceberg.

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