
World in 10
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 9, 2025 • 25min
Frontline special - former US ambassador Kurt Volker
In this extended Frontline conversation, former US Ambassador to Nato Kurt Volker dissects the Trump administration’s approach to Russia, Ukraine, and global diplomacy. He contends that while Kyiv has navigated the situation astutely, Moscow has been left scrambling in response to the new US president’s unconventional tactics.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.

Feb 8, 2025 • 29min
Frontline special - James Heappey, former UK armed forces minister
In this extended Frontline conversation, former British armed forces minister James Heappey criticises the West’s hesitancy in taking decisive action on Ukraine and warns of the long-term dangers posed by a sub-optimal peace deal. 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.

Feb 7, 2025 • 11min
North Korean troops may grow deadlier with Ukraine experience
As North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia vanish from the front line, Ukraine fears their retraining could turn them into deadlier adversaries. Reporting from Sumy, The Times’ Maxim Tucker investigates why so many North Koreans have perished on the battlefield.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.

Feb 6, 2025 • 11min
Israel plans Gaza exodus amid outcry over Trump's vision
Amid ongoing condemnation of Donald Trump’s vision for a Gaza ‘Riviera’, Israel’s defence minister has ordered the military to prepare to help the voluntary departure of Palestinians. The Times’ Israel correspondent, Gabrielle Weiniger, breaks down the plan—and why the minister argues countries like Spain, Ireland, and Norway should take in Gazans.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.

Feb 5, 2025 • 11min
The diplomatic dance after Trump’s Gaza 'Riviera’ plan
As the world responds to Donald Trump’s assertion that the US will take control of and transform Gaza, what does this mean for the long-anticipated normalisation deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia – and the prospects for lasting peace in Gaza? The Times’ Middle East correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush, and US assistant editor, David Charter, delve into the fallout from an extraordinary press conference.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.

Feb 4, 2025 • 11min
China could ‘punch Trump in the face’ over tariffs
As China retaliates against Donald Trump’s “malicious” tariffs, worries about a new trade war are mounting. Previous sanctions and restrictions aimed at curbing Beijing’s technological and military advancements may have unintentionally fuelled Chinese innovation. Scott Kennedy of the CSIS think tank argues that America’s campaign against Chinese tech has already backfired.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.

Feb 3, 2025 • 10min
Trump tariffs "a gift to the enemies of the United States"
On the eve of the imposition of huge tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods into the US, we ask if Donald Trump is taking a risk that might embolden his enemies. David Lubin, Senior Fellow at Chatham House's Global Economy and Finance Programme, analyses the impact the tariffs might have on friends and foes alike.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.

Feb 2, 2025 • 26min
Frontline special: Former British Diplomat Tim Willasey-Wilsey
In this extended Frontline conversation, James Hanson speaks to the former British diplomat and visiting professor of war studies at Kings College London, Tim Willasey-Wilsey about the war in 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 moreRead more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2025 • 32min
Frontline special - Professor Mark Galeotti
In this extended Frontline conversation, Kate Gerbeau speaks to the writer and Russia analyst Mark Galeotti about the war in 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 moreRead more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2025 • 11min
Trump’s US Iron Dome: can it really work?
Donald Trump’s executive order to create an American version of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system has prompted Russia to accuse the US of militarising space. But is it even possible to scale up the Iron Dome to span the whole of North America? Missile defence specialist Masao Dahlgren from the Center for Strategic and International Studies explains how Trump’s plans are different to Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ initiative, and why the president’s expectations are more realistic.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.