World in 10

As the world commemorates 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight — the closest it has ever been. Alexandra Bell, from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, explores the rising nuclear threat and why global action is crucial to avert disaster. 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.

Britain and France are at odds with Germany and Italy over whether to recognise Palestine as a state at the UN general assembly in September. Germany, along with Italy, has adopted the stance of “not on the agenda right now”. Peter Conradi, Europe editor of The Sunday Times, delves into how this disagreement highlights deeper divisions within the European Union regarding Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. 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.

Since the start of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv has accused the Kremlin of removing at least 19,546 Ukrainian children from their families. This removal and re-education is a war crime, prompting an international arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. Now, Ukraine is accusing him of using the children as chips in a diplomatic poker game. 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.

In this extended Frontline conversation, George Barros, a specialist on Russia from the Institute for the Study of War, unpacks the latest developments from the front in Ukraine. He thinks Ukraine's position is deteriorating, even if its soldiers are gaining the upper hand tactically in certain pockets of 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 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, retired Air Vice Marshal Sean Bell digs into how Ukraine has brought Russia's advances to a halt. He explains how Kyiv's effective use of drones is proving it can win out over Russia's superior numbers. 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.

Donald Trump’s threat to put tariffs on China and India over their links to Russia have put the world’s most populous countries back in the spotlight. And while the US-China relationship often dominates global attention, far less focus is given to the ties between Beijing and New Dehli. Analyst Michael Kugelman explores the complex and consequential dynamics of this vital relationship, which could define the 21st century but remains largely overlooked in the West. 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.

With Donald Trump setting a new, tighter deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine, how might the Kremlin respond? Professor Mark Katz of George Mason University explains why it is in Vladimir Putin's best interest to accept the offer – and how China might hold the key to ending 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 Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nearly two decades since the US last stationed nuclear weapons here – the bombs are back on UK soil. And with the RAF acquiring new fighter jets to deploy them - it’s a signal NATO is toughening its nuclear posture against Russia. Dr Sidharth Kaushal of RUSI unpacks the strategic implications. 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.

As the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sets out a path to recognising Palestinian statehood, there’s a renewed push at the UN to get other countries to support the issue - as part of a peace deal and two-state solution. From Beirut, The Times correspondent Richard Spencer unpacks the legal, political, and humanitarian implications. 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.

Taiwan has held a series of military and civilian drills to simulate a Chinese invasion. 22,000 reservists have been mobilised, and the threat of China means the rehearsals are having more of an effect on day-to-day life in Taiwan. It's a message to China, to the US and to the public that Taiwan will defend itself. 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.

In this extended Frontline conversation, defence analyst Eliot Wilson, who used to be a House of Commons clerk assisting parliamentary delegations to NATO, examines how Vladimir Putin is driving the Russian economy into the ground with his spending on the invasion of Ukraine. He explains why it is proving so hard to bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, and why China has a stake in the war. 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, retired Major General Chip Chapman says Vladimir Putin's belief he can bomb Ukraine into submission is a myth. He points to the number of Russian drones shot down by Ukraine, and argues the Kremlin is underestimating the resolve of the Ukrainian people to keep fighting Russia's invasion. 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.

More than 100 aid organisations are warning Palestinians in Gaza are facing 'mass starvation'. Deaths at aid distribution points have been a step too far for Israeli allies, who have condemned the humanitarian crisis. Israel is now facing pressure to change its tactics - including from Donald Trump. The Times’ foreign correspondent Richard Spencer explains why Binyamin Netanyahu won’t change course. 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.

Weeks of deteriorating relations between Thailand and Cambodia have broken out into open conflict. A contested border region known as the Emerald Triangle has led to decades of tensions. Now, rocket fire has killed civilians. The Times’ Tim Hornyak explains the situation, and the likelihood of the violence escalating. 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: Surin Provisional Public Relations Office Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on Russia's trading partners is not just aimed at China. It is also aimed at Moscow's other big Asian trade partner, India. After examining the influence of Xi Jinping, Russia specialist Mark Galeotti explains why Narendra Modi isn’t scared by the threat of US tariffs and why he can keep playing Trump and Putin off each other. 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.

As time ticks down to Donald Trump's 50-day deadline on Ukraine, success or failure might rest in the hands of Xi Jinping. The threat of tariffs on China, as one of Russia’s key trading partners, is an acknowledgement of that. Kremlin specialist Mark Galeotti explains why China's leader might have more influence over Vladimir Putin than the US president - and why Xi has much to gain. 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.

No country is too small in China's push for greater power in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. As part of its Belt and Road initiative, Beijing is now looking to win over small island states in the Pacific. Indo-Pacific specialist Dr Dalbir Alhawat explains what China is getting in return for its billions of dollars of investment - and why it poses a problem for the US. 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.

In this extended Frontline conversation, energy specialist Surya Jayanti, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, delves into Vladimir Putin’s prolonged conflict in Ukraine. With her extensive experience in energy security and diplomacy, she offers insights into Russia’s economic transformation, the shifting dynamics of the war, and the far-reaching geopolitical consequences. 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.

For years, the British government used a court superinjunction to conceal a military data leak that may have provided the Taliban with a 'kill list' of innocent civilians. In this recent episode of The Story podcast, The Times defence editor Larisa Brown recounts her determined fight to uncover the truth. 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.

Volodymyr Zelensky’s appointed the second youngest Prime Minister in Ukraine's history as part of the largest shake up of his wartime government. 39-year-old Yulia Svyrydenko is best known for brokering a key minerals deal with the US. Reporting from Kyiv, The Times’ Maxim Tucker examines whether she can use her contacts in Washington to steady Ukraine’s rollercoaster relationship with Donald Trump. 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.