World in 10

After Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky - flanked by European leaders - met with US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, we ask if he has been backed into a lose-lose position. Russia analyst James Nixey, of the Conflict Studies Research Centre, delves into mooted security guarantees - and whether there remains any palatable route for Zelensky to move towards that the Ukrainian public might accept. 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 preparations begin for the next phase of US-Russia negotiations on Ukraine’s security, critics warn that too many concessions may already have been made. Emily Ferris of RUSI explores how the summit is being perceived in Russia - and what the future may hold for these high-stakes talks. 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 Read more Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this extended Frontline conversation, Michael Bociurkiw—author and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council—shares his insights on Friday's Trump-Putin summit. He describes the meeting as ‘Kremlin-scripted’ and harmful to Ukraine's interests, while raising concerns about Trump’s actions, Putin’s manoeuvring, and the absence of meaningful progress. 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, Cormac Smith - a former diplomat who has advised Ukraine’s government - criticises the hastily arranged Trump-Putin summit, warning it undermines Ukraine by excluding it and risks legitimising Russia’s aggression. He urges Europe to step up its support for Ukraine, emphasising the global stakes of defending sovereignty and the rules-based order. 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 meets Vladimir Putin for a one-on-one summit in Alaska, the US president contemplates offering ‘economic incentives’ to end the war in Ukraine. With sanctions, land swaps and Kyiv’s resource-rich territories in play, David Salvo of the Alliance for Securing Democracy explains how critical minerals and natural assets have become bargaining chips in the quest for peace. 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.

The Times has revealed exclusive details of US-Russia talks proposing a controversial plan to end the Ukraine war. Modelled on Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, the plan would see Russia maintaining military and economic control over occupied territories, while Ukraine’s borders remain intact on paper. The Times’ assistant US editor, David Charter, unpacks the plan. 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.

Anxious European leaders meet with Donald Trump ahead of Friday’s US-Russia summit in Alaska, warning against the dangers of redrawing Ukraine’s borders by force. With concerns mounting in Ukraine—and across Europe—The Times’ World Affairs Editor Catherine Philp analyses the risks and potential 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 Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finland takes a Russian oil tanker’s captain to court after several suspected attacks on critical subsea infrastructure in the Baltic. It’s the first time that a Nato member has launched a prosecution against Russia’s “shadow fleet”. The Times’ Berlin Correspondent and author of Baltic:The Future of Europe Oliver Moody explores the murky sphere of sabotage and assesses its diplomatic and economic 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 Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House hints Volodymyr Zelensky might be invited to join Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday when the two Presidents meet for their first bilateral summit since 2019. European leaders have joined Zelensky in insisting Ukraine must be represented in any negotiations over the country’s future. But is the Kremlin willing to concede any ground to reach a ceasefire? And will Trump force through a deal at any cost? Former NATO official John Lough delves into the Moscow mindset and assesses where this high stakes game of brinkmanship might end up. 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.

In this extended Frontline conversation, Ian Williams - a journalist who has long covered China - unpacks Beijing’s growing domestic arms industry and economic fragility. He explores President Xi's strategic yet cautious relationship with Russia, shaped by mutual distrust and calculated geopolitical manoeuvring. 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 Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry says Russia's grinding push into Ukraine hasn't done enough to achieve Vladimir Putin's strategic objectives, as the US puts more pressure on the Kremlin to end 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.

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to occupy Gaza City, in an escalation of its war against Hamas. Critics at home and abroad have described it as a disaster that’ll lead to more bloodshed. The Times’ Israel correspondent Gabrielle Weiniger explains the plan, Binyamin Netanyahu’s new principles for ending the war and whether it’ll further isolate the Israeli PM on the world stage. 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.

The US president is turning the screw on India over its ties with Russia, doubling tariffs to 50% - a level some are calling a trade embargo. How has the once-close relationship between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi fallen apart? Dr Chietigj Bajpaee of Chatham House delves into the complexities of this relationship and considers whether India could – or would – reduce its reliance on Moscow. 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 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.