

World in 10
The Times
Daily analysis of the biggest global security developments, brought to you by military specialists and The Times' renowned foreign correspondents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 11min
Is Trump building support for Greenland takeover?
Oliver Moody, The Times' Berlin correspondent and author of Baltic: The Future of Europe, dives into the intriguing geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland. He discusses the U.S. accusations of covert influence operations linked to the Trump administration aimed at stoking separatist movements. Moody elaborates on the strategic importance of Greenland for military and resource interests, while also unpacking the island's quest for independence from Denmark and the local resistance to U.S. involvement.

Aug 27, 2025 • 11min
Trump's Peace Motives: Empathy Or Narcissism?
In only 7 months as President of the US, Donald Trump has felt compelled to involve himself in multiple wars, or threats thereof, as he looks to bring peace to the international community. He claims to have resolved or avoided five wars. But has he truly had success and what motivates his efforts? The Times' World Affairs Editor Catherine Philp analyses Trump's impact on keeping the peace across the globe.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 moreRead morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2025 • 10min
Journalist killings leave Israel under pressure
Israel is facing ever-increasing international condemnation after five journalists were killed in Gaza in an attack on a hospital, which Israel branded a "tragic mishap." It comes as furious Israelis bring major roads to a standstill across the country in protest at the failure to agree a deal to bring Hamas-held hostages home. So in a week of building pressure, the Times' Middle East correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush, looks into whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might consider reshaping his plans for Gaza, while discussing the increasing difficulties of reporting on a "closed-off" 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 moreRead morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 2025 • 11min
Israel on brink of new Iran war
As Israel’s actions in Gaza fuel more international outrage, analysts—and Iran’s president—warn that a renewed conflict on another front may be imminent. Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute explains why an Israeli attack on Iran may be just weeks away—potentially bloodier than the last and likely to draw the United States into the fray.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: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2025 • 25min
Frontline special: Ian Garner, Russian propaganda specialist
In this extended Frontline conversation, Dr Ian Garner from the Pilecki Institute in Warsaw examines Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine. He explores how Western unity and credible security guarantees are vital to deterring the Kremlin and making progress towards peace.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: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2025 • 28min
Frontline special: Lord Ricketts, former diplomat
In this extended Frontline conversation, Lord Ricketts - Peter Ricketts - the UK’s former national security adviser, examines a week of high-stakes diplomacy. He discusses European leaders’ attempts to counter Putin’s influence over Trump and shares his scepticism about the prospects for peace or a ceasefire in Ukraine in the near future.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: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2025 • 11min
Why the Black Sea is key to Putin’s grand strategy
As Russia’s deadly attacks on Ukraine continue, the Black Sea has emerged as a focal point of Moscow’s strategic ambitions. Dr Natalie Sabanadze of Chatham House explores why dominating this critical waterway has long been central to Russia’s geopolitical goals—from trade and energy to military power projection—and why it poses a significant challenge for Europe and NATO.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: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 2025 • 11min
AI and nuclear weapons could change warfare
A leading arms control monitor warns of the rising risk of accidental nuclear conflict as global arsenals grow and military AI technology advances. Jules Palayer of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) examines how artificial intelligence, now influencing critical decision-making, could undermine human judgement and escalate tensions in high-stakes situations.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: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2025 • 10min
Israel approves invasion despite Hamas ceasefire talks
Arab mediators say the deal is ‘almost identical’ to a US proposal previously accepted - now they await Israel’s response. As Israeli officials mull the plan, Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to push forward with a full military takeover of Gaza. The Times’ correspondent in Israel, Gabrielle Weiniger, examines the challenges ahead, alongside the UN’s latest warnings about the escalating humanitarian crisis for Palestinians. 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: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 2025 • 11min
Over to You, Zelensky
After Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky - flanked by European leaders - met with US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, we ask if he has been backed into a lose-lose position. Russia analyst James Nixey, of the Conflict Studies Research Centre, delves into mooted security guarantees - and whether there remains any palatable route for Zelensky to move towards that the Ukrainian public might accept.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: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.