World in 10

Apr 11 2025 1186 ep. 11 mins 260
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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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Trump’s cyber purge a "priceless gift” to US enemies

Apr 11 2025 10 mins  
Donald Trump sacking General Timothy Haugh as head of the National Security Agency and US Cyber Command - after a conspiracist influencer accused him of disloyalty - has been described by a senior Democrat as a “priceless gift” to the US’ enemies. Cyber security specialist Dr Tim Stevens considers whether the disruption opens up an opportunity for the likes of Russia and Chin

Who will blink first: Trump or Xi?

Apr 10 2025 10 mins  
Donald Trump’s team claim his tariff reversal was the “strategy all along” to isolate China. While the rest of the world now faces the baseline US tariff of 10%, goods from Beijing will now be subject to 125% import taxes. In return, China has retaliated and says it will not back down. David Lubin, economist and senior research fellow at the Chatham House think tank, explains

Carney with a mandate could spell trouble for Trump

Apr 09 2025 11 mins  
Canadians are heading to the polls this month in a federal election that has effectively become a referendum on Donald Trump. With relations between the United States and Canada hitting new lows, US-Canada analyst Xavier Delgado explains the issues at stake - and whether a decisive mandate could empower the next Canadian Prime Minister to better negotiate with the US President

Has Trump dropped the ball on Gaza?

Apr 08 2025 10 mins  
Three weeks after Israeli air strikes on Gaza claimed hundreds of lives, hopes for a ceasefire seem increasingly remote. Dr Julie Norman from UCL joins us to discuss Donald Trump’s shifting stance, escalating Israeli ground operations, and the deepening humanitarian crisis.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic

Hegseth’s next move, after Signalgate

Apr 07 2025 10 mins  
After being involved in an embarrassing security leak, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth still travelled to Japan to declare China the primary threat to America—and promised 'robust and credible deterrence' to protect Taiwan. His remarks sparked an immediate and defiant response from Beijing, including live-fire military drills near Taiwan. The Times’ China correspondent Ric

Frontline special - former ambassador Kurt Volker

Apr 06 2025 26 mins  
In this extended Frontline conversation, former US Ambassador to Nato Kurt Volker delves into global diplomacy under President Trump. From navigating US-Russia relations and Ukraine’s mineral wealth to addressing NATO's future and the looming spectre of global conflict, Volker offers insights into the shifting geopolitical landscape. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podca

Extended special - correspondent Christina Lamb

Apr 05 2025 17 mins  
With 37 years of experience reporting from the world’s most turbulent conflict zones—including South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Ukraine—Christina Lamb has  witnessed the complexities of war and its human impact. In this extended World in 10 conversation, the Chief Foreign Correspondent of The Sunday Times reflects on the shifting global order, the struggles of wo

How Mark Rutte is trying to save NATO

Apr 04 2025 10 mins  
As NATO foreign ministers meet in Brussels, Secretary General Mark Rutte is on a diplomatic mission to preserve the alliance's unity. Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller explains why he’s the man to both woo Donald Trump and get Europe to do more.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relatio

Could the world sue Trump over tariffs?

Apr 03 2025 10 mins  
With global markets reeling from the US President’s sweeping tariffs, nations are scrambling to respond. As Japan suggests the measures may breach World Trade Organization rules, Dr Mona Paulsen, a specialist in trade and international economic law at LSE, unpacks the implications—and examines whether the world has the tools to push back.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podc

Why China could be the winner on ‘Liberation Day’

Apr 02 2025 10 mins  
As the world reacts to Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on ‘Liberation Day,’ we explore its potential ripple effects and the ways it could reshape the world. Is this a calculated negotiation tactic or a bold PR manoeuvre, and could there be unintended consequences that strengthen Trump's great adversary, China? Jonathan Hillman, Senior Fellow for geoeconomics at the Council