World in 10

Hamas’ senior leadership are said to be closely studying details of a US ceasefire proposal - even as scores more people are killed in Gaza. The Times’ Israel Correspondent, Gabrielle Weiniger analyses the calculations going on within Hamas and explains why the group is more likely to accept a deal now than it has been previously. 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 Donald Trump reveals discussions with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, allies scramble to respond to a US pause in weapons shipments to Kyiv. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces record-breaking drone attacks, relentless nightly bombardments, and Russia’s symbolic victories in Luhansk. Reporting from Kyiv, The Times’ Tom Ball shares the latest updates and delves into his interview with opposition leader Petro Poroshenko. 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: State Emergency Service of Ukraine via Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump says Israel has agreed conditions for a ceasefire - and that he’ll be “very firm” with Binyamin Netanyahu. As Hamas considers the US proposal, could this be a breakthrough in the 21-month Gaza conflict? Longtime peace negotiator and international lawyer Nomi Bar-Yaacov sets out the challenges, opportunities, and what it might take to secure a lasting resolution. 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 UN has raised concerns about extremists weaponising emerging AI technologies. Could hacking fleets of autonomous vehicles become a devastating shortcut to mass casualty events? Dr William Allchorn of ARU explores the evolving threat landscape and unpacks the risks. 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.

Recent American and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear programme may risk igniting a global arms race, encouraging nations to sidestep constraints and speed their pursuit of nuclear weapons. As concerns grow over the potential collapse of the non-proliferation framework, is the world on the brink? Professor Nicholas Wheeler of the University of Birmingham examines nuclear diplomacy, Iran’s response to the attacks, and the implications for global security. 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, The Sunday Times’ Russia analyst and leading foreign and security policy expert, Mark Galeotti, offers insight into the evolving geopolitical landscape. Fresh from the NATO summit in The Hague, he examines the precarious state of Russia’s missile programme, Europe’s defence spending dilemmas, and the pressing challenge of countering Russian aggression in the hybrid warfare era. 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, political analyst Scott Lucas - of University College Dublin’s Clinton Institute - delves into the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. From NATO's strategic diplomacy with Trump to the mounting strain on Russia’s economy, Scott analyses the broader implications of US sanctions, European support, and the potential involvement of North Korean troops. 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.

Iran’s Supreme Leader has emerged from his bunker to declare victory over the US and Israel. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insists they achieved little with their attacks on Tehran, and did no significant damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities. But do Iranians believe his sabre-rattling? Bronwen Maddox, director of the Chatham House think tank, explains what comes next for Tehran as it tries to restore its nuclear programme, its proxies in the Middle East and its authority at home. 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.

A Pentagon intelligence leak has sparked a war of words over Iran’s nuclear programme, with conflicting assessments from US intelligence agencies and the White House fuelling heated debate. Former Pentagon official Jim Townsend joins us to unpack the challenges of intelligence and examine the fraught relationship between the White House and the intelligence community. 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 NATO leaders gather in The Hague - edging towards an historic 5% defence spending target - their focus is on Donald Trump's influence, and a continuing land war in Europe. John Lough - a former NATO official and now Head of Foreign Policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre unpacks how this summit has unfolded. 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.

Announced amidst missile strikes and heated rhetoric - Donald Trump’s fragile peace deal between Iran, Israel and the US is holding, for now. The Times’ foreign correspondent Richard Spencer examines its prospects - and what it means for the region. 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.

After deploying ‘bunker-buster’ bombs on Iran’s nuclear sites, the US President is now weighing regime change. With Iranian generals vowing decisive retaliation, Dr Farzan Sabet of the Geneva Graduate Institute unpacks the escalating conflict and what could happen next. 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, former Sunday Times journalist and former Deputy Director in the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Stategic and International Studies think tank, Ian Williams, discusses 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 more Read more Frontline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this extended Frontline conversation, global affairs analyst and nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, Michael Bociurkiw discusses 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 more Read more Frontline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel’s endgame in targeting Iran seems to be regime change in Tehran but what would the fall of the 45-year-old Islamic Republic really mean? The Times’ longtime Middle East correspondent Richard Spencer explores Iran’s intricate political system and the challenges of external intervention. 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.

As Iran faces a potentially existential threat in its conflict with Israel – and possibly the US – its international allies have been notably absent. Why are Russia, China, and North Korea stepping back? Christopher S. Chivvis, Senior Fellow and Director of the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, provides expert 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 Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran's regime has warned Donald Trump it will strike back "without restraint" if he decides to join Israel's military campaign against the country. But with comparably limited power what might they target and what damage could they actually inflict? Associate Fellow at the think tank Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme, Lina Khatib, analyses their threat. 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.

With Iran refusing to do a deal with Israel to end their conflict, Donald Trump's threat to rain the might of the US armed forces down on the country lingers. But how would that play out and why is the US president prepared to go to war with Iran when he normally avoids conflict at all costs? With analysis from Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative. 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.

Donald Trump has told Iran it must do a deal with Israel or feel the full might of US forces. Iranian history professor Ali Ansari analyses whether the threat could bring peace to the region, how damaging a continued fight might be to Iran's Supreme Leader or his nuclear plans, and whether the country's citizens might now have an appetite to rise up against the regime. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this extended Frontline conversation, Sir Bill Browder, formerly Russia's biggest foreign investor but now a Kremlin critic, says Russia reportedly reaching the milestone of a million soldiers killed in the war in Ukraine won't stop Vladimir Putin. He explains how the Russian leader is still controlling public opinion about the war despite repeated setbacks, particularly through recruiting for the military from Russia's poorest regions. 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.