In this extended Frontline conversation, David DeBatto, a former US counterintelligence special agent and Iraq war veteran, delves into the American president’s wavering stance on Ukraine, the growing threat of hybrid warfare across Europe, and the strategic implications of Russia’s alliances with North Korea and China. He argues for a unified Western response to these escalating challenges.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, John Lough, head of foreign policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre, unpacks the latest developments in the war in Ukraine and the evolving dynamics of international relations. Offering sharp insights, he delves into Russia's internal political turmoil, from the suspicious deaths of high-ranking officials to the growing fractures within Putin’s elite circle.

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.

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Houthi fighters on speedboats used drones and rocket-propelled grenades to strike cargo ships and take hostages in the Red Sea. This surge in attacks comes despite a ‘ceasefire’ agreed with Donald Trump in May. So why have the Houthis decided to attack now? And will it bring another wave of violence to the Middle East?

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.

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