Warfronts

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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.

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Yesterday · 18 min
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 and expanded attacks into the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Washington and Israel are preparing for potential renewed strikes, with neither side willing to compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 23 min
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 system imposed speed limits that disabled Ukraine's interceptor drones. This episode examines how Washington's deliberate withdrawal of intelligence support left Ukrainian civilians and critical energy infrastructure completely exposed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday · 23 min
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 facilities, and cities. The rebels exploit a critical weakness: coordinated swarms of cheap weapons overwhelm costly interceptor systems, depleting stockpiles that cannot be replaced for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday · 22 min
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 plants. The deal faces bipartisan opposition as potentially illegal under 2022 sanctions laws. Analysts say the imported diesel will barely dent US prices while funding Putin's war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 23 min
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 of the north, while the Russia-backed junta suffers catastrophic losses. With soldiers growing disillusioned and regional allies overwhelmed, the coming months will determine whether Mali survives, splits, or falls completely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 9 · 18 min
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 oil exports have returned to prewar levels. But Tehran refuses to quit, intensifying attacks and striking vessels deeper into Persian Gulf waters than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 8 · 22 min
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. Putin's recent nuclear threats regarding the territory, combined with provocative incidents including helicopter incursions and drone attacks, suggest Moscow may be baiting NATO into firing first to fracture alliance unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 8 · 43 min
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 government. This conflict threatens to destabilise an already fragile region, potentially drawing in Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, and South Sudan, as rival international coalitions pour weapons into devastating proxy wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 6 · 20 min
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 100,000 troops and massive air support, government forces made rapid gains along the Red Sea coast. But holding territory in Yemen's brutal terrain remains another matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 5 · 19 min
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 war is far from over. Internal divisions plague the coalition, while potential Eritrean involvement and drone supplies from Sudan threaten to escalate this into a broader regional conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 1 · 24 min
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 groups, united only by opposition to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, threatens to engulf the Horn of Africa in conflict, with Eritrea and Sudan potentially drawn in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 30 · 17 min
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 Israel's first post-attack election approaching, Netanyahu denies everything and is suing outlets publishing these stories. The question of accountability remains unanswered without a formal inquiry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 29 · 22 min
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 elections by December. With millions unable to vote safely and security forces badly outmatched, rushing to the polls risks legitimising gangs or disenfranchising civilians entirely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 28 · 23 min
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. Since 2004, more than 7,600 people have died. Recent coordinated attacks and surprising diplomatic signals suggest both sides may finally be ready for a negotiated settlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 27 · 21 min
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 violence has measurably decreased since June. The government hopes to eventually turn Boko Haram against rival group ISWAP, while the insurgents gain crucial breathing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 25 · 24 min
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 attacks on the weakening Taliban, Pakistani officials privately discuss regime change. But internal crises, insurgencies, and regional commitments may keep Islamabad from launching a full-scale invasion anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 24 · 17 min
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 investment oversight, while Danish sovereignty remains intact. But given the damage to NATO relations and America's reputation, was this crisis worth it? The Arctic competition continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 23 · 18 min
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, including a classified radar-absorbing canopy, diverted to Chinese-controlled Hong Kong before vanishing entirely. This episode examines what Beijing may have captured and what it means for stealth technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 22 · 28 min
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 Kristersson's tough crackdown dramatically reduced shootings, but voters prioritised economic concerns and unemployment over security gains, ousting his government despite the remarkable progress against organised crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 21 · 24 min
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 grabs, or seizing pro-Russian border cities—Moscow aims to create impossible situations where NATO members hesitate to respond, shattering the alliance's collective defence guarantee and fracturing European unity permanently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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