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Warfronts
Warfronts takes a deep dive into the world’s most significant conflicts, past and present. Now available as a podcast, we explore modern wars, the politics behind them, and how they shape the world today. Whether it’s a forgotten battle or the ongoing struggles in global hotspots, we break it down in a straightforward and engaging way. Perfect for history buffs and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of war and conflict. Hosted by Simon Whistler.
Episodes
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El Salvador Has Invaded Haiti. Here’s What You Need to Know.
El Salvador has deployed roughly a thousand troops to Haiti after gang members ambushed and kidnapped four Salvadoran soldiers serving with an international…
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Israel's Election Results Are a Mess
Israel's first election since October 7th has delivered inconclusive results, with neither Netanyahu's coalition nor the Zionist opposition securing the 61…
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Benjamin Netanyahu: Power at Any Cost
Benjamin Netanyahu has shaped Israeli politics for decades. This documentary traces his journey from Philadelphia schoolboy to Israel's longest-serving prime…
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Turkey Has an Israel-Greece Problem
Greece and Cyprus have drawn closer to Israel through major arms deals, including the three-billion-euro Achilles Shield air defence system, driven by shared…
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A Million People are Under Siege in Yemen.
Over one million civilians face a devastating humanitarian crisis as Houthi rebels completely encircle the Yemeni city of Ta'iz, cutting all road links to the…
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Is Elon Musk Running America's Foreign Policy Now?
This episode examines allegations that Elon Musk personally ordered speed restrictions on Ukraine's Starshield satellite system, crippling drone defences…
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Sudan's Rebels are Falling Apart. That Doesn't Mean the War is Over.
Sudan's civil war continues as the Sudanese Armed Forces capture key towns in North Kordofan, securing vital highways against the UAE-backed Rapid Support…
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What the F*ck Just Happened in France?
France erupted into unprecedented violence as student protests over school conditions merged with union grievances, drawing half a million demonstrators. Riots…
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Europe Is Rearming. Washington Isn't Ready.
Europe is rearming at unprecedented pace following Trump's re-election, but Washington appears unprepared for the consequences. After decades demanding allies…
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The Iran War Could Be about to Restart
Tensions between Iran and the United States are escalating rapidly. After brief progress securing the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has sunk two commercial vessels…
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Trump Betrayed Ukraine. We Will All Live with the Consequences.
On October 14, 2026, thirty-nine Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv without advance warning from the United States. The same night, SpaceX's Starshield…
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Why Can't Saudi Arabia Defend Itself from the Houthis?
Saudi Arabia possesses expensive American air defences and thousands of foreign troops, yet Houthi missiles and drones continue striking civilian airports, oil…
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Trump is Breaking the Law to Help Russia. Why?
Trump announced a US-Russia diesel deal and an "energy ceasefire" that Ukraine never agreed to. Russia immediately violated it by striking Ukrainian power…
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Mali Is F*cked
Mali faces a devastating multi-front insurgency that threatens to collapse the state entirely. Al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM and Tuareg separatists control swathes…
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Iran Has Lost Control of Hormuz. Here’s What that Means.
Secretary of State Rubio claims Iran has lost control of the Strait of Hormuz. After months of US military operations degrading Iranian coastal defences, Gulf…
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What is Russia Planning in Kaliningrad?
Russia's strategic exclave of Kaliningrad sits sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania, heavily armed yet increasingly isolated since Ukraine's invasion began…
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How Ethiopia Turns Into a Regional Mega-War.
Ethiopia's Tigray War killed 600,000 people. Now fighting has erupted again, with rebels forming a powerful multi-faction alliance against the federal…
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Saudi Arabia is Ready to Take Back Yemen. Can it be Done?
Saudi Arabia has launched a major counteroffensive in Yemen, recapturing the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait from Houthi rebels just weeks after losing it. With…
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Ethiopia’s Rebels Are Collapsing. That Doesn’t Mean The War Is Over
Ethiopia's rebel alliance is fracturing just weeks after forming. Government forces have retaken Mekelle and pushed militants from multiple regions, yet the…
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Ethiopia is at War. Here's What You Need to Know
Ethiopia faces renewed civil war as the Tigray People's Liberation Front clashes with federal forces across multiple regions. A fragile alliance of seven rebel…
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Did He Know?
Reports claim Benjamin Netanyahu received warnings about the October 7th attacks from the UAE and Egypt but failed to act or inform intelligence agencies. With…
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Haiti’s Gangs are Taking Over. The Trump Administration is Making It Worse.
Haiti faces a devastating crisis as the Viv Ansanm gang coalition controls ninety percent of Port-au-Prince. Despite this, the US is pressuring Haiti to hold…
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Thailand's Unwinnable Hidden War
For over two decades, a largely unnoticed insurgency has raged in Thailand's southern provinces, where ethnic Malay Muslims have fought against the Thai state…
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Nigeria Made a Deal with Boko Haram. Was it Worth it?
In 2024, Nigeria secretly negotiated a ceasefire with Boko Haram following a hostage crisis in Borno State. Both sides publicly deny the deal exists, yet…
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Could Pakistan Overthrow the Taliban?
Pakistan and Afghanistan are locked in escalating border conflict, with hundreds dead and over 115,000 displaced in 2026. As resistance groups intensify…
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The Greenland Crisis is Over. Was It Worth It?
After nearly two years of threats and diplomatic tensions, the US, Denmark, and Greenland have signed a deal. Washington gets expanded military bases and…
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China Got Access to America’s F-35. How Bad is the Damage?
The F-35 Lightning is America's most important stealth fighter, shared with key allies worldwide. But a recent intelligence failure saw sensitive components…
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Sweden's Government Won its War with Gangs. Voters Punished Them For It
Sweden transformed from one of Europe's safest nations to its gun murder capital by 2022, with gang violence and child recruitment surging. Prime Minister…
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Russia Thinks it Can Attack NATO and Win. Here's Why.
Russia cannot defeat NATO in open war, but it doesn't need to. By engineering calibrated provocations—missile strikes on empty territory, wilderness land…
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How Saudi Arabia Botched Yemen.
Saudi Arabia's Yemen strategy collapsed when Houthi rebels launched a massive offensive, seizing nearly the entire Red Sea coastline. Intelligence failures…
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The Middle East's Energy Crisis is about to Get So Much Worse
Saudi Arabia's vital East-West pipeline is offline after Iranian-linked militia drone strikes, while Houthi attacks block exports from the south. With…
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China is Preparing a Mass Mobilization. Why?
China has overhauled its national mobilisation law for the first time in sixteen years. The changes allow Beijing to rally its entire society not just for…
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Could Negotiations with Putin Be Closer Than We Think?
Despite mounting economic strain, battlefield setbacks near Lyman, and growing pressure from allies including India and China, Putin remains committed to his…
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North Korea is Having a GREAT 2026
North Korea is thriving in 2026. Russian payments for weapons and troops have supercharged the economy, Pyongyang is transforming with new housing and electric…
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Russia’s Military Morale Problem is Only Getting Worse.
Russia faces a growing desertion crisis, with an estimated 70,000 soldiers going AWOL in 2025 alone. Poor training, brutal tactics, and corrupt commanders…
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Are the Houthi Rebels About to Conquer Yemen?
Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched a devastating offensive, seizing the entire western coastline and capturing the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait…
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NATO's Drone Summer of Hell.
This summer marked a turning point for NATO as Russian drones increasingly violated allied airspace across sixteen countries. From Romania to Germany, these…
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The Houthi Rebels Just Launched a Major Ground Campaign…And It Backfired Immediately.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a major ground offensive toward Taiz and the strategic Red Sea coastline, but Saudi-backed Yemeni forces responded with a swift…
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Are Two of the World's Deadliest Wars About to Collide?
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict has reignited, with drone strikes and ground fighting resuming in August 2026. A surprising rebel alliance now unites former…
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A Warlord Is About to “Reunify” Libya.
Libya has been divided between two corrupt factions for twelve years. Now a US-brokered reunification deal promises elections, but analysts warn it actually…
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Iran's Economy is F***ed.
Iran's economy is collapsing under war, sanctions, soaring inflation, currency turmoil, fuel shortages, and industrial damage. Explore how Iranians are coping…
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Israel Has Lost Control of the West Bank.
Israeli settler violence in the West Bank has reached a critical point, challenging the IDF, Israel’s government, and the territory’s future. Explore how…
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Russia Wants to Mobilize Half a Million Men. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Russia may be preparing for mass mobilization. Explore why Putin faces a desperate choice, what 600,000 troops could mean, and how escalation could reshape the…
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Somalia's Pirates are Back
Somali piracy is back—and this time, the stakes are higher. Discover how instability, weakened security, al-Shabab, the Houthis, and Iran’s war are reshaping…
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How Costa Rica Became as Violent as Mexico
Costa Rica was once known as Central America’s peaceful paradise. Now cartels, cocaine trafficking, rising homicides, and political battles threaten its…
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What is Russia Up To?
Russia appears to be testing NATO’s limits through drones, sabotage, and hybrid warfare. Explore the growing tensions, Moscow’s possible strategy, and why a…
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Just How Weak are the Taliban?
How weak is the Taliban military? Despite captured American weapons and thousands of fighters, Afghanistan’s forces struggle with logistics, maintenance…
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Is War Between Turkey and Israel Inevitable?
Turkey and Israel are edging closer to a direct confrontation. Explore how Syria, shifting alliances, and competing visions for the Middle East could push two…
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I’m Being Spied On.
WarFronts reveals what happened after mercenary spyware targeted its team, exploring surveillance, state-level cyberattacks, press freedom, and why journalists…
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South Korea Will Be the Next Country to Get the Bomb. Here's Why.
Could South Korea become the next nuclear power? Explore why Seoul may reconsider its nuclear policy, the growing North Korean threat, shifting U.S. support…
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Afghanistan is Turning Against the Taliban.
The Taliban’s grip on Afghanistan is weakening. Explore the growing resistance, internal divisions, economic collapse, and rising insurgencies threatening to…
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The World is Whitewashing Myanmar’s Brutal Dictatorship.
Myanmar’s dictatorship was condemned worldwide after the 2021 coup. Now, sham elections, geopolitical interests, and diplomatic normalization are helping the…
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The US Navy is in Trouble
The U.S. Navy is stretched thin, facing exhausted crews, aging ships, shrinking capacity, and a massive shipbuilding gap with China. How serious is the…
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Colombia Just Joined Trump's Cartel War
Colombia’s new president is declaring total war on cartels—and joining America’s Shield of the Americas. But can this alliance actually defeat Colombia’s…
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Is an Iranian Ground Invasion of Kuwait Possible?
Iran has threatened Kuwait—but could Tehran actually invade? Explore the military realities, strategic risks, and why the real target may be Washington’s…
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The New “Middle Eastern NATO” Isn’t What You Think.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have just formed a powerful new defense alliance—but its real target may not be Iran. Discover the emerging Middle Eastern…
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The Taliban Are Losing Control of Afghanistan
The Taliban are facing a growing insurgency as the Afghan United Front launches attacks across Afghanistan. With rival factions, Pakistan, and public…
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What Will Russia's Fall Offensive Look Like?
Russia is preparing for another major offensive in Ukraine. This is where Moscow may strike, what it hopes to achieve, and why the battle could shape the war…
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Iran is Now More Dangerous Than Ever
Iran has emerged from the war more extreme than ever. As hardliners seize power, repression intensifies, Hormuz remains threatened, and the entire Middle East…
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Inside Israel's New Forever War
Israel’s latest occupation of southern Lebanon is moving painfully slowly as Hezbollah strikes back with drones. Could a temporary campaign become another…