What has 2024 meant for Vladimir Putin? Russian expert Mark Galeotti joins us to assess Putin's year.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, Louis Sykes speaks to Mark Cancian, a retired colonel with more than three decades of service with the US Marine Corps, 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 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, James Hanson speaks to The Times' Defence Correspondent George Grylls 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 more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Bader al-Saif, a specialist in Arabian Peninsula affairs at Kuwait University, delves into Qatar's remarkable diplomatic journey. He discusses how Qatar has emerged as a key mediator in global conflicts since 1971, despite facing scrutiny for its ties to groups like Hamas and the Taliban. Al-Saif highlights Qatar's strategic use of soft power and its recent achievements, like gaining U.S. non-NATO ally status. He also addresses the challenges posed by shifting U.S. political landscapes and their impact on Qatar's pivotal role in the global gas market.

British troops could be sent to Ukraine for training, the UK Defence Secretary has told The Times. Our Defence Editor, Larisa Brown, who's been speaking to John Healey on his trip to Kyiv and Estonia, gives us her 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.

Lynette Nusbacher, a strategist and former military intelligence officer, dives into the recent surge in negotiations for a hostage deal in Gaza. She highlights the significant developments in Middle Eastern diplomacy and the evolving stances of both Israel and Hamas. Nusbacher discusses the complexities of U.S. political influences on these negotiations, the deep-seated positions of Israeli leadership, and the emotional weight carried by families of hostages. Her insights illuminate how these dynamics could reshape regional stability amid ongoing tensions.

Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the assassination of a leading Russian general in Moscow. The former British Army officer and chemical weapons expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon explains why Igor Kirillov was such a prime target for Ukraine and why Vladimir Putin will now be seriously worried about his own safety.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.

The US journalist Austin Tice is America's longest-held hostage, having been held captive in Syria since 2012. The Times' US Correspondent Josie Ensor, who covered the Middle East and Syria for years, discusses the ongoing efforts to find him - including her conversation with a Syrian undercover journalist who believes he was in the same prison at the same time as Austin.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.

Ian Williams, an award-winning journalist and author of 'Vampire State: The Rise and Fall of the Chinese Economy,' shares his expertise on pressing geopolitical issues. He discusses the potential military strategies surrounding Taiwan and the challenges of a U.S.-China trade war. Williams delves into China's complex relationships in the Middle East and its impact on global cyber scams. Additionally, he analyzes recent political unrest in South Korea and the ramifications for international relations amid shifting power dynamics.

Dr. Vlad Mykhnenko, an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford and expert in geographical political economy, offers vital insights on the war in Ukraine. He discusses the geopolitical stakes surrounding Ukraine's negotiation strategy and the skepticism from European allies. The conversation delves into Russia's military maneuvers, Trump’s evolving stance, and the complexities of Ukraine's defense dynamics. Vlad emphasizes the necessity for innovative defense solutions and effective strategies to exploit vulnerabilities in the Russian regime.