World in 10

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington to sign his minerals deal with Donald Trump - the third European leader to visit the White House this week. The US president still hasn’t committed to any security guarantees, despite pressure from French president Emmanuel Macron and the UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer. Russia specialist Mark Galeotti unpacks the Kremlin’s reaction, and whether the deal changes Vladimir Putin’s thinking on peace talks.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.

As Sir Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, heads to the White House, there are countless issues to discuss. In the background lies the so-called 'Special Relationship' between the UK and the US. But is it still special? And how important is it to maintain when Donald Trump's policies appear divergent with the UK's? Times columnist and trans-Atlantic security consultant Edward Lucas analyses how things might develop.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 more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed the framework of a deal giving America access to Ukraine's valuable 'rare earth minerals' but it provides no specific security guarantees by the US for after the war with Russia. The Times' Assistant US Editor, David Charter, analyses why Zelenskyy would so cheaply give away such an important asset.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 more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of his trip to Washington, Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a multi-billion-pound boost to UK defence spending, addressing rising threats from Russia and growing pressure from Donald Trump for Nato allies to contribute more. Military analyst Hamish de Bretton-Gordon breaks down what this means for Britain, Europe, and the future of global security.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.

European leaders mark three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but the absence of top US officials fuels fears that Europe may have to go it alone. As Macron and Starmer travel to Washington to sway Donald Trump, Germany’s next leader hints at a shift in transatlantic relations. Peter Conradi, Europe editor of The Sunday Times, provides expert analysis.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.

In this extended Frontline conversation, NATO’s former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Richard Shirreff warns there will be another war in Europe within five years if the US withdraws from NATO and fails to challenge Vladimir Putin in peace talks for Ukraine.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.

In this extended Frontline conversation, King's College London professor Samuel Greene argues that US-Russia talks are testing both sides' seriousness, while an inconsistent American approach risks undermining trust and European security.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.

After a week of Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky trading barbs, US officials are still convinced a deal to access Ukraine’s rare earth minerals is a key part of any peace with Russia. In today’s episode with the Times’s World Affairs Editor Catherine Philp, we unpack why Ukraine is opposed, whether it will create any deterrent to Vladimir Putin, and how it helps Donald Trump’s trade war with China.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.

As the Kremlin and Elon Musk weigh in on the escalating war of words between Trump and Zelenskyy, European leaders face mounting pressure to respond - even as Moscow demands Nato pullback from Eastern Europe. With the conflict on their doorsteps, The Times Brussels correspondent Bruno Waterfield argues that their next steps are pivotal.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.

As Donald Trump blames Ukraine for starting the war in 2022, can he and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ever reconcile their differences and, if not, what are the implications? Today's guest is Ukrainian MP Oleksiy "Alex" Goncharenko, who explains the country's red lines towards any possible deal with Russia and why, if any of those are crossed, they still have the option to keep fighting.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 more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.