Tobias Schneider, a research fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute and former editor for Syria in Context, dives into Syria's tumultuous landscape post-Assad. He explores the complex dynamics of various factions competing for power amid ongoing uncertainty. Schneider discusses the implications of a potential U.S. withdrawal, warning of a power vacuum that could be exploited by Turkish-backed rebels. He emphasizes the need for a governance model that includes all voices, highlighting the delicate balance of international interests in the region.

Oliver Marsden, a journalist from The Times reporting from Damascus, reveals harrowing truths about Syria’s notorious prison network. He discusses the brutal conditions of Sednaya prison, where dissenters face unimaginable torture. Marsden sheds light on how these prisons serve as tools for the Assad regime to quash opposition. The tragic story of activist Mazan al-Hamada and the emotional contrasts at a funeral highlight the struggle for justice and the bittersweet hope among families still searching for missing loved ones.

Catherine Philp, World Affairs editor at The Times and an expert in global security, discusses the precarious situation in Syria and the potential resurgence of the Islamic State. She highlights how ongoing instability may allow IS to reclaim influence amid the dominance of HTS. The podcast dives into the brutal tactics of IS, including recent executions, and contrasts their violence with other groups. Additionally, Philp warns about the repercussions of Western policies that leave IS fighters unaddressed, further complicating security in the region.

What is motivating Israel's incursion into Syrian territory? Professor Lina Khatib, Director of the Middle East and North African Programme at the think tank Chatham House, joins us to explain.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 Syrian President Assad claims asylum in Russia, the World in 10 analyses the positions of his main backers, Iran and Russia, with the US's response thought to be key. Oxford University professor of forced migration & international affairs, Alexander Betts, looks at their options.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, Kate Gerbeau speaks to NATO's former Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Philip Breedlove, 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 Times man in Ukraine, Maxim Tucker, who analyses how the war is going from on the ground.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 a move that nobody saw coming, Romania's top court has ruled the first round of its presidential election, which saw a Pro-Putin rank outsider become favourite for the presidency, void over Russian interference. For the background listen to yesterday's episode, as Tom Kington returns to analyse the decision that might scupper the chances of Calin Georgescu becoming a Putin-lapdog president of a NATO nation.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.

NATO-member Romania says Russian meddling has had a huge influence in its presidential election, which looks likely to deliver a pro-Russian, anti-NATO president, who has come from nowhere. Calin Georgescu won the first round last month and is now favourite to win Sunday's run off. With Romania hosting both US and NATO facilities, and sharing a massive border with Ukraine, what does it mean for the bloc, and the war on its doorstep? Times correspondent Tom Kington analyses the concerns.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 Russian military power is utilised to defend Syrian President Assad, we ask what benefit Vladimir Putin has had from almost a decade fighting there. Former British Army Major General explains how he's gained, and why he might now lose, from a continued presence there.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.