World in 10
By The Times
Daily analysis of the biggest global security developments, brought to you by military specialists and The Times' renowned foreign correspondents.
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Germany’s landmark defence move
In a landmark move, Germany has changed its constitution to spend more on defence. The man who is set to be the new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has persuaded lawmakers to exempt defence spending from deficit rules, giving him a theoretically unlim… -
Why the US running Ukraine’s nuclear plants would be another Russia win
In an hour-long call on Wednesday, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the US taking over control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants. What is in that for Trump, why would Zelenskyy agree, and who does it benefit the most? Former commandi… -
Putin is "playing a game" with Trump
After a 90 minute phone call with Donald Trump, the Russian president agreed not to strike energy infrastructure but within hours a Ukrainian power station was hit. Hamish de Bretton Gordon - a former commanding officer of the UK - and … -
What Israel’s attack means for Gaza, Trump and the world
Gaza is reeling from ‘extensive’ Israeli airstrikes that have killed hundreds - while Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promises ‘increasing military force’ despite the truce. As mediators say they’ll keep talking - Professor Fawaz Gerges from the… -
The phone call that could change the world
On Tuesday Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will discuss Ukraine's future with the US President trying to persuade his Russian counterpart to agree to a ceasefire at least. So what goes into these diplomatic calls? Who plans them, how much are the … -
Frontline special - military analyst Sean Bell
In this extended Frontline conversation, military analyst Sean Bell examines Russia's counter-offensive to retake the Kursk region, and explains why Vladimir Putin's determination not to upset Donald Trump puts Russia under time pressure to force … -
Frontline special - The Times' Catherine Philp
In this extended Frontline conversation, the Times' World Affairs Editor Catherine Philp examines Vladimir Putin's attitude to a 30 day ceasefire in Ukraine, why Donald Trump's patience is wearing thin, and whether Russia will stick to any deal. -
Why Ireland gets away with low defence spending
Ireland’s Taoiseach Michael Martin got through his trip to the White House this week without Donald Trump bringing up his country’s 0.24% defence budget. As defence chiefs from five key European countries meet in Paris, The Times' veteran foreign … -
Putin faces the zugzwang chess move
As Vladimir Putin cautiously supports the idea of a ceasefire but raises questions about Donald Trump's proposals, has he been forced into a zugzwang—a chess position where any move worsens the outcome? Dr Stephen Hall from the University of Bath … -
What happens if Putin doesn’t play ball?
After the US declared the 'ball is in Russia’s court' over the 30-day ceasefire plan agreed with Ukraine, the Kremlin claims it needs more information before responding. Professor Scott Lucas from University College Dublin argues that Vladimir Put…
