World in 10

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.

With the US hailing the talks in Riyadh as 'the first step of a long and difficult journey,' questions arise about whether any resolution would truly end the war in Ukraine. Former UK ambassador to Moscow, Sir Laurie Bristow, delves into Russia’s objectives - from demands over NATO to asserting its global power - and what these negotiations mean for the future of the conflict.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.

Ukraine's future looks, increasingly, to be out of its own hands, with the US and Russia sending high-ranking officials for talks in Saudi Arabia about the end of the war - with Volodymyr Zelenskyy insisting he was not invited. But could European plans for boots on the ground - and a hasty and strong response to American rhetoric about the continent - provide Ukraine with some hope? Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges at NATO. Jamie Shea, analyses what might push Donald Trump in one direction or another.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.

In this extended Frontline conversation, The Times’ correspondent Maxim Tucker in Kyiv delves into Ukraine’s concerns over Trump’s direct talks with Putin, which many fear sideline their nation. He also sheds light on the intensifying battlefield challenges, Ukraine’s dependence on Western military aid, and the pressing need for Europe to bolster its defence commitments against the growing Russian threat.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.