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2 weeks ago

Can frozen Russian assets really be used to rebuild Ukraine — or is this more leverage than solution? In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, Guy Burton unpacks the European Union’s decision to indefinitely freeze around €210 billion in Russian central bank reserves held in Europe, and why this move matters far beyond the Ukraine war. We explain what these assets actually are, how they ended up in European financial institutions like Euroclear, and why the EU has shifted from temporary renewals t...

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Can frozen Russian assets really be used to rebuild Ukraine — or is this more leverage than solution? In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, Guy Burton unpacks the European Union’s decision to indefinitely freeze around €210 billion in Russian central bank reserves held in Europe, and why this move matters far beyond the Ukraine war. We explain what these assets actually are, how they ended up in European financial institutions like Euroclear, and why the EU has shifted from temporary renewals t...

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Ten Minutes On… Europe’s Freeze on Russian Assets — What It Means, and What Happens Next

Can frozen Russian assets really be used to rebuild Ukraine — or is this more leverage than solution? In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, Guy Burton unpacks the European Union’s decision to indefinitely freeze around €210 billion in Russian central bank reserves held in Europe, and why this move matters far beyond the Ukraine war. We explain what these assets actually are, how they ended up in European financial institutions like Euroclear, and why the EU has shifted from temporary renewals t...

2 weeks ago

12 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal: Can Last Week's Agreement Deliver?

In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, Guy Burton explores the latest US- and Qatar-brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, signed last week in Washington. We examine how it builds on—or differs from—the June 2025 agreement, the humanitarian commitments it includes, and the practical challenges of enforcement on the ground. Guy looks at the ongoing violence in eastern Congo, the continued activity of the M23 rebel group, and the plight of millions of internally d...

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... If Taiwan's $40 Billion Defence Boost Will Deter China

In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, we break down Taiwan’s $40 billion defence boost announcement last week and explore whether it can truly deter China. Host Guy Burton takes you beyond the headlines to examine the strategic, political, and military dimensions of this landmark announcement, including Taiwan’s multi-layered missile defences, asymmetric capabilities and domestic debates over security and sovereignty. We analyse regional reactions from Japan, Europe and the United States, and c...

4 weeks ago

13 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... COP30, Trump's Peace Plans and the Future of Global Crisis Diplomacy

In this week’s episode of Ten Minutes On…, we unpack the latest developments shaping global governance. First, we examine COP30 in Belém, exploring what agreements were reached, the pledges for the Loss and Damage Fund, and the challenges facing the UN climate architecture in tackling the growing climate crisis. We break down the funding commitments, highlight what was left out — including fossil fuel phase-out plans — and discuss emerging alternative frameworks that may complement or challen...

1 month ago

17 minutes

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Ten Minutes On… New Zealand’s Uber Ruling and Gig Workers’ Prospects

In this Ten Minutes On... episode, host Guy Burton examines New Zealand’s recent Supreme Court ruling on Uber drivers — an important moment in a much wider global debate over gig-worker rights. We place the decision alongside key cases in Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia to show how courts and regulators are grappling with the same questions: employment status, platform power, and worker protections. We also look at California’s Proposition 22 and the tens of millions spe...

1 month ago

15 minutes

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Ten Minutes On… COP30 in Brazil: Can the World Still Limit Warming to 1.5 °C?

As the world marks Armistice Day, this week’s Ten Minutes On… draws a striking parallel between the memory of past conflicts and today’s global fight against climate change. Host Guy Burton examines what’s at stake at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where negotiators are struggling to keep the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal alive. With the United States pulling back under Trump’s renewed presidency, Brazil’s unorthodox diplomacy, China and the EU’s carbon market partnership, and developing nations dema...

1 month ago

15 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... How the US-China Trade Truce Shapes Asia, Europe and Beyond

In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, Guy Burton breaks down the new US–China trade deal and its global impact. From tariffs and rare-earths to critical minerals and supply chains, we explore how this “truce” affects not just the US and China, but Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. What does the deal mean for global growth, political influence, and economic rivalry? Is it a temporary pause or the start of a new era of managed competition? Drawing on various observations, a...

1 month ago

11 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... How the AI Gold Rush Could Go Bust

Is the AI boom creating a financial bubble poised to burst? In this episode, host and political analyst Guy Burton explores the skyrocketing valuations of AI-related companies, investor behaviour echoing the dot-com era and the real economic risks if the bubble bursts. We compare today’s frenzy with past tech and non-tech bubbles, explain why predicting a crash is so difficult, and break down what it all means for markets, jobs and the economy. (Slight more than) Ten minutes to understand the...

2 months ago

15 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... Drugs, Elections and Turmoil in Latin America

In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, Guy Burton unpacks a turbulent week across Latin America — from US covert operations in Venezuela to Bolivia’s post-socialist political shift and Peru’s latest presidential upheaval. What do these crises reveal about the region’s deeper fault lines: fragile institutions, economic strain, and rising global competition for influence? As China deepens its reach through lithium and infrastructure deals and Europe promotes its green-energy partnerships, Latin Am...

2 months ago

17 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... Why the Gaza Deal Matters - and May Not Last

After two years of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a fragile ceasefire. Hostages are set to be released, Israeli forces will withdraw from Gaza, and aid is moving again — but for how long? Guy Burton explains what the Gaza deal actually means, why it happened now, and why it may not last. From political pressure in Israel and Hamas’s weakened position to U.S. election-year diplomacy, this ten-minute episode breaks down the stakes, the numbers, and the risks behind the headlines.

2 months ago

13 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... Why the New Syria is Still Finding its Feet

Nearly a year after Assad’s fall, Syria is voting again — but what do these indirect elections really mean? Join me, Guy Burton, as we unpack the fragile politics, economic challenges, and foreign influences shaping the “New Syria,” and ask whether the country can turn this tentative peace into lasting stability.

2 months ago

12 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... How Drones are Rewriting Conflict - From the War on Terror to Ukraine

Russia’s latest drone attack on Kyiv highlights how military drones are transforming modern warfare. In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, Guy Burton explores Ukraine’s cutting-edge drone tactics, lessons from U.S. drone strikes in the Global War on Terror and the ethical and legal challenges of AI-powered and autonomous drones. Discover how drones are shaping battlefield strategy, civilian risk and the future of war — from precision strikes to asymmetric defence and the emerging global drone a...

3 months ago

10 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... AI in Government: Promise or Spin?

What happens when governments hand power to algorithms? In this episode, we take a sharp look at Diella, Albania’s world-first AI “minister,” and ask whether she’s fighting corruption or just window dressing for Prime Minister Rama’s EU ambitions. From Tirana to London, Paris, and Singapore, we explore how AI is reshaping policymaking, the promises and pitfalls revealed in new OECD and Institute for Government reports, and why transparency and human judgment still matter. AI in government is ...

3 months ago

12 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... Why Public Debt is Becoming Unmanageable

Government debt is back in the headlines. From Britain’s stretched finances to France’s budget battles and America’s ballooning deficits, the numbers look grim. In this episode, we dig into why debt has piled up in advanced economies, how today’s challenges differ from those in emerging markets, and why the old post-war model of borrowing has broken down. We’ll look at the limited — and often unpalatable — policy options left on the table, and what it means when markets, not governments, incr...

3 months ago

11 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... Kim's North Korean Sucession Gamble

Kim Jong Un just took his daughter to Beijing — signalling the future of North Korea’s dictatorship. In this episode, we unpack what her debut means for succession, nuclear power and Pyongyang’s dangerous new ties with Russia and China.

3 months ago

10 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... What Last Week's Summit in China Was Really About

This week on 10 Minutes On, we look at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China. Are Russia, China, and India really forming an alliance — or is the picture more about image, influence, and a shifting world order?

4 months ago

9 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... Rare Earths, China and the Global Supply Squeeze

Last Thursday, the United States and China reached a new trade agreement, lifting export restrictions on rare earth materials. In this episode of Ten Minutes On..., host Guy Burton takes a step back from the immediate headlines to explore the broader landscape of the rare earths market. Rather than a narrow news recap, this episode offers a wider perspective on the geopolitical, economic, and environmental forces shaping global access to these critical materials. From China’s long-standing do...

6 months ago

11 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... Nuclear Nominations, Nuclear Strikes and Diplomatic Farce

In this episode of Ten Minutes On, we unpack Pakistan’s surprising decision to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize — on the very same day he ordered airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Join us as we explore the contradictions and geopolitical calculations behind this bizarre moment in international diplomacy. What motivated Pakistan’s move? How does it reflect its position between India, China, Iran, and the US? And could Trump — bombastic as ever — genuinely win the world’s...

6 months ago

11 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... The Israel-Iran War

After Israel launched airstrikes on Iran and Iran hit back, we've now observed nearly a week of war between the two. But why did this happen and what are the consequences for both Israel and Iran, as well as other major actors like the US, other Western actors and supposed Iranian partners like China and Russia? To answer these questions, Guy takes a deep dive into the developments that have happened over the past week and provides some broader insights and explanations to help you understand...

6 months ago

11 minutes

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Ten Minutes On... The Fragile State of the Global Economy

In this episode of Ten Minutes On…, we explore the shifting landscape of the global economy in 2025. From renewed US-China trade talks and China’s rare earth export controls to signs of deflation in Beijing and cautious optimism from central banks in Europe, India, and the US — what do these developments tell us about where the world economy might be heading? We unpack the data, the diplomacy, and the politics behind the headlines, and ask whether this moment signals a recovery or just anothe...

6 months ago

9 minutes