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The State of It

Real reporting from the coalface of British politics.Join The Times and The Sunday Times’s political heavyweightsPatrick Maguire, Steven Swinford, Gabriel Pogrund and Caroline Wheeler and as they dig deep into the latest tea room tip offs, reveal insider conversations and bring analysis, authority and insight.No party loyalty. No spin. Not hosted by some old politicians. Taking you into the real business of politics, from those who live it daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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10:24

Why Iran’s allies are nowhere to be seen

The State of It ·

2025/06/19

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

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9:48

Iran could strike the US - at home or abroad

The State of It ·

2025/06/18

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

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10:27

Trump considers his Iran military options

The State of It ·

2025/06/17

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,

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10:32

How Trump's military threat could force Iran-Israel deal

The State of It ·

2025/06/16

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

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32:49

Frontline special - financier and Putin critic Sir...

The State of It ·

2025/06/15

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

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29:15

Frontline special - security writer and Times...

The State of It ·

2025/06/14

In this extended Frontline conversation, security writer and Times columnist Edward Lucas explores the ways the Kremlin is testing NATO - and argues why members should already think of themselves as at war with 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 more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadioRead more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on

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10:12

Israel attacks Iran

The State of It ·

2025/06/13

After days of speculation, Israel has launched a major attack on Iran. 200 jets carried out airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites and targeting senior military figures. Israel says it had to act to stop Iran developing a nuclear weapon, and argues this military attack is its only choice. The Times’ Middle East correspondent Samer Al-Atrush explains why Israel has struck now, and what happens next.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war,

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10:52

Trump thinks again about nuclear sub deal

The State of It ·

2025/06/12

A Trump defence official says the US will review the AUKUS deal to see whether it fits the ‘America First’ agenda. That Biden-era agreement will see the UK and Australia develop new nuclear submarines with the US, while Washington will sell five current models to Australia. Ship-building specialist Trevor Taylor explains why officials in London and Canberra shouldn’t panic yet - and the likelihood of the US pulling out entirely is low.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global

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10:19

Why France might recognise a Palestinian state

The State of It ·

2025/06/11

French officials have played down speculation that President Emmanuel Macron will recognise a Palestinian state imminently. But he is co-chairing a summit in New York with Saudi Arabia, to discuss the future for Palestinians and a two-state solution to the conflict in Gaza. Former French ambassador Michel Duclos thinks France has to follow through on reports it is about to recognise a Palestinian state, or lose credibility on the world stage.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to

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10:03

How Russia could test NATO

The State of It ·

2025/06/10

Germany’s intelligence chief has warned that Russia could test NATO’s resolve. Bruno Kahl thinks Vladimir Putin would do this by placing ‘little green men’ - in other words, plain-clothes soldiers - in Estonia like he did when he annexed Crimea in 2014. Emily Ferris, a Russia specialist from the RUSI think tank in London, examines how likely this is and looks at other ways the Kremlin might test NATO.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war,

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10:50

Does the world need an Asian NATO?

The State of It ·

2025/06/09

Donald Trump thinks China is the US' main adversary on the global stage. It's a view that's been shared by senior Democrats and Republicans since Barack Obama's presidency. So is it time for a NATO-style alliance in the Indo-Pacific? Former Biden official Ely Ratner makes the case - and explains why it is different to NATO.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

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34:38

Frontline special - intelligence analyst Malcolm Nance

The State of It ·

2025/06/08

In this extended Frontline conversation, intelligence analyst Malcolm Nance - who served in the US military and has worked in Ukraine - says Ukraine's attack on the Kerch Bridge in Crimea and its daring drone attack on Russian airfields shows Vladimir Putin can't win the war by simply grinding forward on the frontline.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

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19:55

Frontline special - The Times' Maxim Tucker

The State of It ·

2025/06/07

In this extended Frontline conversation, the Times' correspondent in Ukraine Maxim Tucker explores the fallout from Ukraine's daring drone attack on Russian airfields last weekend. He also explains why Ukraine's most prominent politicians are quarrelling during their country's moment of maximum peril.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

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10:51

How Germany’s defence boost gives it new importance

The State of It ·

2025/06/06

Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz thinks his meeting with Donald Trump was a success - despite being one of the president’s more vocal European critics in Europe. It helps that Merz has heeded US calls for more European defence spending. The Times' Berlin correspondent Oliver Moody examines how he won Trump over - and how more military spending gives Germany new importance on the international stage.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of

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10:58

NATO's new target to keep Trump happy

The State of It ·

2025/06/05

The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has told NATO countries they need to agree to Donald Trump’s 5% defence spending target by the end of this month. So NATO has come up with some creative accounting to keep the US happy. It wants members to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence, plus another 1.5% on infrastructure on top of that. It's an attempt to placate Donald Trump - but will it be delivered fast enough? Former Pentagon official Jim Townsend explains why the new bridges it pays for may be as important

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10:44

A new nuclear age: the differences from the Cold War

The State of It ·

2025/06/04

Nuclear weapons are regularly in the news. Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian nuclear bombers. The threat of North Korea and Iran. European countries rearming. If we are entering a new age of nuclear weapons, how is it different to the Cold War? Nuclear deterrence specialist Matthew Kroenig says the threat of China makes the superpower competition more dangerous than before.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber

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10:52

Trump's levers to make Putin talk peace

The State of It ·

2025/06/03

It is now more than 4 months since Donald Trump took office, and there is still no ceasefire in Ukraine. Another round of direct talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul has produced no major breakthrough. Kyiv and its allies say Vladimir Putin is dragging his heels in peace talks. So what levers can the US president pull to force Russia to negotiate? Russia specialist Dr Rasmus Nilsson, from University College London, explains why neither carrots nor sticks are likely to work.The World in 10 is

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10:19

Inside Ukraine’s daring drone attack on Russia

The State of It ·

2025/06/02

Over the weekend, Ukraine launched an audacious drone attack deep inside Russian territory. After 18 months of planning personally overseen by Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine smuggled drones across the border and launched them from hidden containers with remote-controlled lids. Kyiv says it damaged a third of Russia’s strategic bombers. The Times’ World Affairs Editor Catherine Philp says it is an effective strategy as well as symbolism - and looks at how Russia will react.The World in 10 is the Times'

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24:23

Frontline Special - Former Deputy Commander...

The State of It ·

2025/06/01

In this extended Frontline conversation Air Marshall Greg Bagwell speaks with Kate Gerbeau about 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.

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30:08

Frontline Special - Former UK defence attaché to...

The State of It ·

2025/05/31

In this extended Frontline conversation, former UK defence attaché to Moscow and Kyiv, John Foreman, speaks with Philip Ingram about 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.

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