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 · 21 min
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, why protests threaten Tehran, and whether pressure will work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday · 22 min
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 decades of policy helped create today’s crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday · 20 min
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 war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday · 19 min
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 the threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday · 20 min
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 stability. Can Laura Fernández reverse the country’s violent slide? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 28 · 21 min
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 direct confrontation could be closer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 27 · 19 min
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, airpower, and conventional warfare—yet remain formidable in asymmetric conflicts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 26 · 21 min
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 regional powers toward war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 25 · 16 min
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 worldwide are increasingly at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 24 · 17 min
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, and the risk of a regional arms race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 24 · 44 min
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 unravel Taliban rule across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 22 · 24 min
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 regime escape accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 20 · 20 min
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 crisis—and can America fix it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 19 · 20 min
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 criminal empires? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 17 · 22 min
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 willingness to make concessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 15 · 19 min
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 cold war reshaping the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 14 · 20 min
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 discontent mounting, their grip faces unprecedented pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 13 · 27 min
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 in 2027. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 12 · 19 min
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 faces a far more dangerous future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 11 · 19 min
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 eighteen-year forever war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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