

World in 10
The Times
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.
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May 15, 2025 • 10min
Trump, Zelensky and the consequences of Putin’s no-show
Vladimir Putin's failure to head to Turkey for peace talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears to have exposed his total lack of desire to end the war in Ukraine. Chatham House's Orysia Lutsevych analyses whether Donald Trump will finally acknowledge that and act accordingly, walk away from the situation entirely, or merely blindly continue his warm relationship with the Kremlin.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.

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May 14, 2025 • 10min
China is beating the US in the warship race
With China building warships at a rate well beyond anyone else on the planet, Donald Trump has vowed to “make US shipbuilding great again.” The World in 10 analyses what threat the US president sees from a Chinese mega-fleet, and whether his executive order, “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance”, is too late to prevent it.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.

May 13, 2025 • 10min
Chinese cyber attacks could bring the West to a standstill
Huge power cuts in Spain and Portugal recently revealed the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. But are they a window into the future? The Five Eyes alliance has already warned that Chinese cyber attackers have compromised US energy, transport and water. The Times' security expert Edward Lucas analyses how China could target western society as geopolitical tensions rise.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.

May 12, 2025 • 10min
Trump’s Middle East visit explained
Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East this week will see him visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. Diplomacy has gone into overdrive in preparation. But what do Trump and his hosts want to get out of it and will Israel-Gaza and Iran prevent his tour being a true success? The Times' Middle East Correspondent, Samer Al-Atrush answers the key questions. 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 Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2025 • 46min
Frontline special - 25 years of Putin
In this extended Frontline conversation, Diane Francis, non-resident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's Eurasia centre, and Sir William Browder, head of Hermitage Capital which specialises in managing investment funds and assets in Russian markets, join host Philip Ingram to discuss the impact of Vladimir Putin on the world, as he marks 25 years as president of Russia.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.

May 10, 2025 • 28min
Frontline special - Russia & Ukraine economies expert, Anders Åslund
In this extended Frontline conversation, Chairman of the International Advisory Council at the Center for Social and Economic Research, and East European economies expert Anders Åslund joins Louis Sykes to discuss the latest developments in 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.

May 9, 2025 • 10min
What happened to the Wagner Group?
The Wagner Group made international headlines at the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the mercenary group accused of some of the worst war crimes in Ukraine. But after an attempted coup in 2023 and the sudden death of the group’s figurehead, Yevgeny Prigozhin, in a plane crash soon after, they have barely been heard from. Karen Phillippa Larsen, a specialist in Russian mercenaries, examines how they’re still being used by Vladimir Putin, and why.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 Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2025 • 10min
Putin's fears with key ally under pressure
As Vladimir Putin prepares a lavish celebration of Russia's role in the end of the Second World War in Europe, is one of his only remaining friends on the continent at risk of losing power? After 15 years of uninterrupted rule Hungary's pro-Putin Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces unprecedented threats including a centrist, pro-Europe rival gaining popularity. The head of Chatham House’s Europe programme, Armida van Rij, delves into the potential consequences for Putin if Orbán's grip on power weakens.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.

May 7, 2025 • 10min
How Trump forced Houthi retreat
The Iran-backed proxy, The Houthis, have told the US they will stop attacking merchant ships in the Red Sea. Donald Trump says, in response to their retreat, he has ordered the end of US retaliatory airstrikes on the group and its assets. Retired British Army Major General Chip Chapman delves into how Trump forced them to back down but also why talks with Iran over a nuclear deal has hamstrung Trump in also persuading the Houthis to halt airstrikes on Israel.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 morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2025 • 10min
Israel plans a full Gaza takeover
As Israel approves a plan to seize – and indefinitely occupy – the entire Gaza Strip, Donald Trump’s visit to the region next week could represent the last chance to prevent a deadly intensification and secure the release of remaining hostages. The Times’ correspondent in Israel, Gabrielle Weiniger, unpacks the plan and explores what’s at stake.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 Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.