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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 169
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Terrorists are closing in on Mogadishu. And More.
Al-Shabaab surges near Mogadishu, Iran scrambles to rearm shattered proxies, and Congo’s “peace” deal teeters on collapse. Another week, another global crisis. Let’s break it all down.
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00:36:11 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Can Syria’s New Leaders Be Trusted?
Syria's fragile peace shatters again as Druze-Bedouin clashes erupt, Israel strikes, and questions swirl around ex-jihadist-led transitional leaders. Can post-Assad Syria survive its own protectors?
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00:19:17 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Why Can't the US Stop the Houthis? And More.
Houthi sea drones sink two bulk carriers in days, Ukraine expands anti-Russia ops into Africa, Georgia’s democratic hopes fade, and Togo’s youth defy dynasty rule. This week in the Situation Room.
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00:47:00 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Russian Power in the Caucasus is Collapsing. Azerbaijan is Just the Start.
Azerbaijan just publicly humiliated Russia—and Moscow did nothing. From arrests to propaganda raids, Baku’s bold defiance shows Putin’s grip on the Caucasus may finally be slipping.
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00:16:59 |
Thu 10 Jul 2025
The Israel-Iran War: a Definitive History.
The Middle East just changed forever. Israel and Iran waged a brutal 12-day war—bombs, drones, assassinations, and U.S. stealth bombers. Here’s how it started, escalated, and where it’s headed next.
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Wed 02 Jul 2025
Kenya Is Burning. Here’s Why.
Kenya erupts in mass protests as economic despair, police brutality, and a history of broken promises fuel nationwide outrage. Here’s what happened on June 25—and why it might happen again.
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00:15:53 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Was Iran’s Nuclear Program Really Destroyed?
Trump says Iran’s nukes are gone—but leaked intel and satellite data tell a murkier story. Was it victory or illusion? We dig into the aftermath of America’s most ambitious airstrike yet.
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00:17:18 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Introducing: Almost Interesting by Simon Whistler
Welcome to Almost Interesting, the podcast designed to be just interesting enough - but not too interesting, obviously. In each episode, I'll dive gently and aimlessly into topics that are, frankly,…
00:03:07 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Russia and China Abandoned Iran. Here's Why
When Iran faced devastating strikes, its so-called allies—Russia, China, and North Korea—stood by. This video explores why the Axis of Upheaval collapsed when Tehran needed it most.
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00:21:19 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Israel and Iran Reach A Ceasefire...Maybe...
Iran and Israel just maybe stopped bombing each other… or maybe not. After missiles, near-misses, and midnight drama, the region teeters between ceasefire and catastrophe. Here’s what actually happen…
00:19:54 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
China's Wagner Group are in Myanmar. And More.
China’s Wagner-style proxy moves into Myanmar, Russia’s grip on Africa slips, Colombia edges back toward violence, and ISIS stirs in Syria and Iraq. Four flashpoints, one global powder keg—watch now.…
00:47:41 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
The Wagner Group: A Warfronts Autopsy
Russia’s deadliest mercenaries rose in the shadows, mutinied in daylight, and still shape wars today. From Ukraine to Africa, here’s the shocking true story of the Wagner Group—and what came next.
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01:08:45 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
America Has Bombed Iran. Here's What Matters.
America bombs Iran’s nuclear sites in a surprise strike—what was hit, why now, and what comes next. Retaliation looms, but is this the start of something far bigger?
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00:18:19 |
Sun 22 Jun 2025
Iran Has Been Abandoned. Here's Why.
Iran’s proxy empire is crumbling. As war with Israel escalates, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis are silent—or shattered. Here’s why Iran’s decades-long strategy just collapsed when it mattered most…
00:18:24 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
The Israel-Iran War Could Get Much Worse. Here’s How.
Missiles fly, cities burn, and ceasefire talks stall—Israel and Iran edge closer to the brink. Here’s how this undeclared war could spiral into a global catastrophe.
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00:16:47 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
The Israel-Iran War has Begun.
The Israel-Iran war has begun. Massive airstrikes, assassinations, and sabotage mark Israel’s opening move. Iran’s retaliation is inevitable—this video breaks down Operation Rising Lion and what’s co…
00:15:51 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Ukraine Just Changed Warfare Forever
Ukraine's audacious drone strike rewrites warfare. Low-cost UAVs smuggled across Russia hit strategic bombers thousands of kilometers away—exposing global military vulnerabilities in a chilling glimp…
00:16:17 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
Russia's Summer Offensive Has Begun. And More.
Russia’s summer offensive escalates, Pakistan elevates a new strongman, the Chagos Islands change hands, and US-Iran nuclear talks inch forward—global power plays unfold in this week's Situation Room…
00:49:37 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
The Crisis in Gaza is Even Worse than You Think
Israel's newest Gaza offensive triggers global backlash, soaring death tolls, and rising fears of mass civilian expulsion. Here's why the crisis may escalate even further in the months ahead.
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00:20:58 |
Fri 30 May 2025
America is Targeting Greenland. And More.
Trump’s Greenland obsession sparks global tension, Franco-German defense deepens, Tripoli erupts in chaos, and Venezuela plays dangerous games in Essequibo. Four continents, one very unstable week.
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00:50:34 |
Mon 26 May 2025
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