The State of It

By The Times

Real reporting from the coalface of British politics.

Join The Times and The Sunday Times’s political heavyweights Patrick Maguire, Steven Swinford, Gabriel Pogrund and Caroline Whee

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The State of It episodes:

March 29, 2025 Frontline special - military analyst Chip Chapman
In this extended Frontline conversation, retired British general “Chip” Chapman discusses Nato’s precarious position, the war in Ukraine, and the fallout from leaked US communications about Yemen.

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.

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March 28, 2025 The US could stop NATO jets from flying
A previously classified contract, which allows the US to essentially ground F35 fighter jets operated by Germany's air force has been uncovered by German media. It has added to Europe's fears that its hostile relationship with Donald Trump might be leaving it vulnerable as it attempts to rearm and stand up to Russia. The Times’ Berlin correspondent Oliver Moody explains why the US still has such control over the jets and whether Europe has alternatives to the F35.

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.

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March 27, 2025 The fight for rare earths is defining the world
Greenland takes centre stage as the US Vice President makes a high-profile visit. Much like Ukraine, the icy nation has untapped mineral wealth now being sought by the Trump administration. Rohitiesh Dhawan of the International Council on Mining and Metals unpacks how the escalating race for natural resources will define geopolitics in the years ahead.

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.

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March 26, 2025 Murder, malware - Putin's options after Trump shift
US national security agencies have reportedly been instructed to halt efforts to counter Russian sabotage, according to anonymous senior officials. Experts warn the decision could give Vladimir Putin an opening to further destabilise the West. Matt Pearl of the Center for Strategic and International Studies outlines the potential risks and strategies to prevent further disruption.

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.

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March 25, 2025 US security leak - what we really learned
An extraordinary leak of a Signal group chat involving senior members of Donald Trump’s cabinet has revealed top-secret plans alongside candid views on European allies, igniting a political storm. The Times’ former Defence Editor, Michael Evans, delves into the security ramifications and the potential fallout for US-European relations.

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.

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March 24, 2025 Ukraine’s scramble for US patriot missiles
Ukraine is facing a struggle to keep up its supply of surface-to-air missiles. Donald Trump is reluctant to supply them and European stockpiles are depleted handing Russia a potential battlefield advantage.

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.
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March 23, 2025 Frontline Special - The Times' Ukraine reporter in Kyiv, Maxim Tucker
In this extended Frontline conversation Maxim Tucker, The Times of London's Ukraine reporter, discusses the latest developments in the country and the diplomatic efforts to bring peace.

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March 22, 2025 Frontline special - Sir Bill Browder, anti-Putin campaigner
In this extended Frontline conversation anti-Putin campaigner, Sir Bill Browder, discusses the latest developments in Ukraine and the diplomatic efforts to bring peace.

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March 21, 2025 Germany’s landmark defence move
In a landmark move, Germany has changed its constitution to spend more on defence. The man who is set to be the new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has persuaded lawmakers to exempt defence spending from deficit rules, giving him a theoretically unlimited defence budget. The Times’ Berlin correspondent Oliver Moody explains how fear of Donald Trump is motivating Germany as much as fear of Vladimir Putin.

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.
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March 20, 2025 Why the US running Ukraine’s nuclear plants would be another Russia win
In an hour-long call on Wednesday, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the US taking over control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants. What is in that for Trump, why would Zelenskyy agree, and who does it benefit the most? Former commanding officer of the UK and NATO's nuclear defence forces, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, analyses if the idea is worthwhile in securing peace with Russia.

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