Best Centre For War And Diplomacy Podcasts (2024)

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Biden's bumbling: an invite to US enemies? 9:44

4h ago9:44

9:44

As Democrats in the US panic of Joe Biden's disastrous election debate performance, Republicans continue to stick the boot in. Some claim he's weakened the US's security, emboldening the leaders of Russia, China and Iran. So how true is this? Does the next six months - which Biden will definitely be President for - now look more dangerous for Ameri…

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Saving lives on the frontline: from D-Day to Ukraine with an ambulance convoy 1:03:52

1h ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Day 857. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and have a special report from Francis Dearnley’s recent trip across Europe from the D-Day commemorations with the charity Ukraine Focus. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Edi…

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Exiled Russians want ‘assasination’ for Putin’s regime 9:33

15h ago9:33

9:33

Former Russian lawmakers are discussing how the Kremlin could be overthrown - and they’re asking Nato to support an assassination campaign. The Congress of People’s Deputies says only force can remove Vladimir Putin - and stop the bloodshed in Ukraine. Plus, the European Union adopts a new package of sanctions on Russia that aim to choke the countr…

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North Korea to send engineering troops to help Russia in Ukraine 54:19

15h ago54:19

54:19

Day 856. Today, we bring you updates from the battle front, analyse North Korea’s reported decision to send engineering and construction troops to Ukraine, and discuss the Voldymyr Zelensky’s visit to Brussels to sign a Security Pact with the European Union. Contributors: Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent, Host). @RolandOliphant on X Ja…

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Julian Assange & Evan Gershkovich - Diplomacy takes centre stage 10:20

1d ago10:20

10:20

The fates of both men have been subject of intense diplomatic efforts. As Julian Assange returns home after pleading guilty, he hails the work of the Australian government. But Evan Gershkovich remains wrongfully detained in Russia - as that country drops blunt hints he could be traded for imprisoned Russians abroad. The World in 10 is the Times' d…

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Biden ‘to allow Pentagon contractors to deploy to Ukraine’ & Mark Rutte appointed new head of NATO 47:38

1d ago47:38

47:38

Day 855. Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse the appointment of former Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the new head of Nato, and discuss reports that the Biden administration is moving toward lifting a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (A…

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Trump receives plan to 'end war in Ukraine' 9:59

4d ago9:59

9:59

Donald Trump has received a plan from his advisers which claims it could be a road to peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Understand what it includes and how it would be a change of tack if he beats Joe Biden in November's presidential election. We also discuss Ukraine's progress with joining the EU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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War crimes warrant issued for top Russian generals & how Chinese trade is underwriting the Russian military effort 47:56

3d ago47:56

47:56

Day 854. Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine as Zelensky again changes his top team, we analyse a deadly fire at a Russian research institute and discuss the impact that trade from China is having on the Russian war effort. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Joe Barn…

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What the Israeli defence minister wants from US 10:04

5d ago10:04

10:04

The Israeli defence minister has been in America, trying to secure support for the war with Hamas, but how will that be received by a White House which also has one eye on the Presidential election? We also cover the latest European politician to voice scepticism for support for Ukraine - this time, from someone who could lead Germany next year. Ho…

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Ukraine suspected of ATACMS strike on Russian space control centre in Crimea 48:46

4d ago48:46

48:46

Day 853. Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse suspected Ukrainian ATACMS strike on a Russian space control centre in Crimea, and discuss this weekend’s terrorist violence in Russia’s Dagestan region. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley…

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Frontline special - foreign policy expert Ian Williams 29:35

6d ago29:35

29:35

Ian Williams, an award-winning journalist, author and foreign policy expert discusses Vladimir Putin's trip to North Korea, and the relationship between Russia and other allies, including China. The Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign corresponden…

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Frontline special - Diane Francis, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council 22:20

7d ago22:20

22:20

Diane Francis, senior fellow at the think tank Atlantic Council discusses Vladimir Putin's trip to North Korea, a Ukrainian special forces attack on Syria, and China's position on the war in Ukraine. The Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign corresp…

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Ukraine reinforces Chasiv Yar amid fierce fighting & rage, love and memory with Ukrainian author Oleksandr Mykhed 1:11:06

7d ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Day 850. Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, discuss Ukraine’s ongoing bid for NATO membership and we interview Ukrainian writer and soldier Oleksandr Mykhed. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on…

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‘Big mistake’: Putin’s warning to South Korea 10:26

8d ago10:26

10:26

Russia’s president ended a visit to Vietnam with a threat to South Korea - don’t send weapons to Ukraine. Seoul is contemplating it after a defence deal was signed between North Korea and Moscow. Plus - the poll-leading party in France’s snap election changes tack on the Ukraine conflict as it seeks to appeal to moderate voters. The World in 10 is …

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US to redirect key Patriot air defence orders to Ukraine & analysing Russian diplomacy in Vietnam and North Korea 46:15

8d ago46:15

46:15

Day 849. Today, we bring you the news from Ukraine, analyse Vladimir Putin’s diplomacy in Vietnam and North Korea, and we speak to Ukrainian teenagers in Warsaw on studying abroad and adapting into Polish society more than two years since the start of the war. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defen…

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"The Russians are trying to drown us": Ukraine's cruel river war 10:23

9d ago10:23

10:23

Our Defence Correspondent George Grylls explains why the fighting along the Dnipro river in Ukraine is becoming increasingly significant. Plus, author and foreign policy expert Ian Williams on Vladimir Putin's trip to North Korea. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations …

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Russia accused of beheading Ukrainian soldiers & Kim Jong Un signs ‘groundbreaking’ security pact with Vladimir Putin 48:38

9d ago48:38

48:38

Day 848. Today, we bring you the news from Ukraine, continue analysing Putin’s state visit to North Korea, and talk to Security Analyst Jimmy Rushton in Kyiv on the situation on the front line and Ukrainian strategy for the year ahead. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. F…

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Make Europe Great Again - Hungary echoes Trump with motto 10:43

10d ago10:43

10:43

Viktor Orbán’s government takes on the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union as a surge of populist candidates head for the bloc’s parliament. Plus, the risk of an expanding, regional conflict in the Middle East spikes as Israel and Lebanon trade barbs - and missiles. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to globa…

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Ukraine pushes Russia back in Kharkiv & Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea 43:54

10d ago43:54

43:54

Day 847. Today, we bring you the latest updates from across Ukraine, analyse Putin’s visit to North Korea, and go to Germany to hear about the tricky start Ukraine have had at the European football championships Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assista…

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Putin in Pyongyang to push security pact 10:01

11d ago10:01

10:01

Treated as a pariah elsewhere, the Russian President is being warmly welcomed in reclusive North Korea - and a deal could bolster his anti-Western alliance. Plus, sanctions imposed on Russia may become less effective as Mr Putin rebuilds neglected relationships. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analys…

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Warnings of a more dangerous nuclear world 10:04

12d ago10:04

10:04

As the Ukraine peace summit concludes a senior Ukrainian official warns Russian President Vladimir Putin could use nuclear weapons if he’s losing. Plus, China is stockpiling nuclear warheads faster than the US or Russia. 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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New US weapons narrowing gap in Ukraine & exclusive interview with Nato's Jens Stoltenberg 47:49

11d ago47:49

47:49

Day 846. Today, we discuss the latest news from across Ukraine, summarise last weekend's peace weekend in Switzerland, and Joe Barnes interviews NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondant). @Barnes_Joe on…

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Frontline special - Director of Military Sciences Matthew Savill (EXTENDED) 20:16

13d ago20:16

20:16

Director of Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute Matthew Savill discusses how strikes on missile systems in Crimea might soften up Vladimir Putin's defences and leave his control of the region in tatters. The Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from T…

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Frontline special - Former British Army Officer Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (EXTENDED) 29:49

14d ago29:49

29:49

Today's guest is the former British Army Officer Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, a former commander of the Royal Tank Regiment and the UK's joint chemical biological and nuclear regiment. He discusses the damage Ukraine is carrying out on Russian targets specifically thanks to NATO - and in particular American and British - intelligence. The Times' daily…

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What Biden and the G7's deals mean for Ukraine 9:49

15d ago9:49

9:49

What did the G7 leaders announce at their summit and is Ukraine happy about it? We ask The Times' chief political correspondent, who is in Puglia following the meeting. Also, hear from a defence expert on what Russia's ability to defend itself is currently like and what he makes of America's decision to lift a ban on supplying a contentious Ukraini…

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Putin promises ‘immediate’ ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid & G7 agrees $50 billion loan to Kyiv 34:15

14d ago34:15

34:15

Day 835. Today, we bring you the latest military updates from Ukraine, discuss Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire proposals and analyse the latest $50 billion loan to Ukraine agreed by the G7. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @Do…

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Russian economy battered by new sanctions & how Putin's forces ‘deliberately starved’ Ukrainian civilians in Mariupol 1:12:46

15d ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Day 834. Today, we bring you the latest military updates from the front lines and discuss a recent report that alleges Russia deliberately starved civilians during the siege of Mariupol. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @…

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Russian spies hiding in plain sight 10:15

16d ago10:15

10:15

The West is warned Russian spies are utilising a rule allowing diplomats to travel freely in Europe to sabotage critical infrastructure. Can anything be done to close the loophole? The Times' man in Brussels, Bruno Waterfield, looks at the damage that's being done by free movement on mainland Europe. Also, Russia's influence in Africa grows ever st…

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A message to America as Russia trains its sights on Cuba 10:20

17d ago10:20

10:20

Russia sends a flotilla to Cuba, its ally closest to the USA, but what message is it sending and how much danger does it pose to the West? The Times' Latin America Correspondent, Stephen Gibbs, analyses this bold move. Meanwhile the US has agreed to allow a controversial Ukrainian brigade to use its weapons for the first time, but why? The Times' A…

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US sends rare $1bn air defence system to Ukraine & Putin 'missed the boat' to defeat Kyiv 54:18

16d ago54:18

54:18

Day 833. Today, today – further the news from the front lines – we discuss news of cutting edge air defence systems being sent to Kyiv, assess the current strategic picture on the ground, and analyse the threat of blackouts as Moscow increases its bombardments on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Ed…

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Another resignation rocks Ukraine’s President Zelensky 9:52

18d ago9:52

9:52

We hear from The Times’ George Grylls who assesses the political pressures facing Vlodymyr Zelensky at home. George has also visited the last open border crossing with RussiaPlus, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon looks at the forgotten battle threatening Ukranians. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of…

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Scholz promises Zelensky "no dictated peace" as US arms Ukraine's most controversial battalion 51:23

17d ago51:23

51:23

Day 832. Today, we bring you the latest military updates from the front lines, discuss the Ukraine Recovery Conference ongoing in Berlin, and reflect on last week's commemorations for D-Day 80 in Normandy. Contributors: Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. A…

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