Audio briefings, interviews, and analysis on geopolitics, defense, and global affairs from Fronts. https://fronts.co/podcasts/ en-us Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:51 GMT Fronts episodic false https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-a-conversation-with-pawel-wjcik/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:51 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-a-conversation-with-pawel-wjcik/ 4383 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-for-whom-the-strait-tolls/ Iran just torpedoed its own Hormuz deal, the US is quietly admitting it's out of missiles, and Saudi Arabia is somehow getting squeezed from three directions at once. Big week. Iran just torpedoed its own Hormuz deal, the US is quietly admitting it's out of missiles, and Saudi Arabia is somehow getting squeezed from three directions at once. Big week. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:57 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-for-whom-the-strait-tolls/ 3942 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-the-tigray-war-returns-w-michael-deangelo-from-critical-threats/ The deadliest war of the century just flared back up. Emergency pod with Mike DeAngelo on what we know, what we don't, and why it matters far beyond Ethiopia. The deadliest war of the century just flared back up. Emergency pod with Mike DeAngelo on what we know, what we don't, and why it matters far beyond Ethiopia. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:21 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-the-tigray-war-returns-w-michael-deangelo-from-critical-threats/ 3594 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-round-table-war-everywhere/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:35:20 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-round-table-war-everywhere/ 4002 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-professor-alex-de-waal-on-sudan/ The veteran AU mediator traces how South Sudan's secession broke both states, why peace diplomacy has turned kleptocratic, and why Sudan's partition may already exist in its people's minds. The veteran AU mediator traces how South Sudan's secession broke both states, why peace diplomacy has turned kleptocratic, and why Sudan's partition may already exist in its people's minds. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:07 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-professor-alex-de-waal-on-sudan/ 4420 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-the-road-back-to-war/ With Hormuz shut, Houthi strikes closing in on the Bab el-Mandeb, and oil past $100 a barrel, the panel weighs Washington's shrinking options — from a renewed blockade to a ground invasion. With Hormuz shut, Houthi strikes closing in on the Bab el-Mandeb, and oil past $100 a barrel, the panel weighs Washington's shrinking options — from a renewed blockade to a ground invasion. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:35:50 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-the-road-back-to-war/ 4239 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-julia-steers-of-lighthouse-on-sudan-uae/ Wilfred Waimiri talks to Julia Steers of Lighthouse Reports, whose new documentary traces the UAE's weapons, Colombian mercenaries, and RSF training camps through eastern Libya. Wilfred Waimiri talks to Julia Steers of Lighthouse Reports, whose new documentary traces the UAE's weapons, Colombian mercenaries, and RSF training camps through eastern Libya. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:09 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-julia-steers-of-lighthouse-on-sudan-uae/ 3904 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-the-dumbest-timeline/ Evan Moloney, Kyle Moran, and Wilfred Miner on the MOU's collapse, US strikes creeping north, ill-conceived island invasion plans, and the wave of Iranian nationalism Washington never saw coming. Evan Moloney, Kyle Moran, and Wilfred Miner on the MOU's collapse, US strikes creeping north, ill-conceived island invasion plans, and the wave of Iranian nationalism Washington never saw coming. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:40:36 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-the-dumbest-timeline/ 3654 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-episode-2-meltdown-in-the-middle-east-2/ The RSF is besieging El Obeid with the same attrition playbook that preceded El Fasher's massacres — and Washington's ties to the UAE mean the paramilitary's chief backer faces no real pressure. The RSF is besieging El Obeid with the same attrition playbook that preceded El Fasher's massacres — and Washington's ties to the UAE mean the paramilitary's chief backer faces no real pressure. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:30:03 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-episode-2-meltdown-in-the-middle-east-2/ 4847 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-talking-mozambique-with-peter-bofin-from-acled-and-tomas-queface-from/ Nine years into the Cabo Delgado insurgency, Islamic State Mozambique is down to some 300 fighters — yet embedded, self-financing, and beyond the reach of Maputo's military-only strategy. Nine years into the Cabo Delgado insurgency, Islamic State Mozambique is down to some 300 fighters — yet embedded, self-financing, and beyond the reach of Maputo's military-only strategy. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:30:03 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-talking-mozambique-with-peter-bofin-from-acled-and-tomas-queface-from/ 5716 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-strikes-are-back-on-the-menu/ Kyle Moran and Wilfred Miner trace the MOU's unraveling: Iranian fire on shipping in Hormuz, suspended US oil waivers, and a new supreme leader nobody can prove is alive. Kyle Moran and Wilfred Miner trace the MOU's unraveling: Iranian fire on shipping in Hormuz, suspended US oil waivers, and a new supreme leader nobody can prove is alive. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:30:03 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-strikes-are-back-on-the-menu/ 4637 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-as-the-dust-settles/ Evan Moloney, Kyle Moran, and Wilfred Miner on the weekend's tit-for-tat strikes, Oman's pivot to a "voluntary" Hormuz toll, and why Iran's unfrozen billions look like a rearmament fund. Evan Moloney, Kyle Moran, and Wilfred Miner on the weekend's tit-for-tat strikes, Oman's pivot to a "voluntary" Hormuz toll, and why Iran's unfrozen billions look like a rearmament fund. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:31 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-as-the-dust-settles/ 4327 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-america-i-surrender-iran-no-deal/ Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran on a ceasefire that lasted an hour, a US that reined in Israel only after Iran shut Hormuz, and why Beirut's best defender is now Tehran. Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran on a ceasefire that lasted an hour, a US that reined in Israel only after Iran shut Hormuz, and why Beirut's best defender is now Tehran. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:20:49 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-america-i-surrender-iran-no-deal/ 4058 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-yale-ford-talks-drc/ Wilfred Waimiri is joined by Yale Ford of the Critical Threats Project to unpack the conflict and crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Wilfred Waimiri is joined by Yale Ford of the Critical Threats Project to unpack the conflict and crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:34:15 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-yale-ford-talks-drc/ 3281 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-memorandum-of-misunderstanding/ Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran dissect the leaked US-Iran deal: sanctions relief for Tehran, a reopened Strait of Hormuz, and an Israel insisting none of it applies to them. Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran dissect the leaked US-Iran deal: sanctions relief for Tehran, a reopened Strait of Hormuz, and an Israel insisting none of it applies to them. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:57:34 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-memorandum-of-misunderstanding/ 6144 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-ceasefire-by-any-other-name/ Join Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran as they discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, including the recent ceasefire and the implications Join Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran as they discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, including the recent ceasefire and the implications Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:36:56 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-ceasefire-by-any-other-name/ full false https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-surviving-abduction-in-tanzania-for-protest-in-kenya/ Mwabili Mwagodi, a Kenyan human rights activist, shares his story of abduction and arrest, highlighting the struggles of civil rights activists... Mwabili Mwagodi, a Kenyan human rights activist, shares his story of abduction and arrest, highlighting the struggles of civil rights activists... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:56:36 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-surviving-abduction-in-tanzania-for-protest-in-kenya/ full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-hard-day-for-bibi/ The Middle East Roundtable discusses the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and the US, the impact on the region, and the implications for Israel... The Middle East Roundtable discusses the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and the US, the impact on the region, and the implications for Israel... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:07:04 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-hard-day-for-bibi/ full false https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-liam-carr-critical-threats/ Join Wilfred Waimiri and Liam Karr as they discuss the geopolitics of Africa, conflict hotspots, and the influence of Gulf countries on the continent. Join Wilfred Waimiri and Liam Karr as they discuss the geopolitics of Africa, conflict hotspots, and the influence of Gulf countries on the continent. Sat, 30 May 2026 18:12:18 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-liam-carr-critical-threats/ full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-deal-or-no-deal/ Join Evan Moloney and guests Wilfred W. and Kyle Moran as they discuss the latest developments in the US-Iran negotiations... Join Evan Moloney and guests Wilfred W. and Kyle Moran as they discuss the latest developments in the US-Iran negotiations... Fri, 29 May 2026 03:34:57 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-deal-or-no-deal/ full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-insider-trading-ceasefire-fading/ Evan Moloney and Kyle Moran discuss the Iran war, US threats, and the role of Gulf States in preventing conflict. Evan Moloney and Kyle Moran discuss the Iran war, US threats, and the role of Gulf States in preventing conflict. Fri, 22 May 2026 13:11:59 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-insider-trading-ceasefire-fading/ 3822 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-rude-neighbors/ Middle East Roundtable: Rude Neighbors. Middle East Roundtable: Rude Neighbors. Fri, 15 May 2026 13:59:14 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-rude-neighbors/ 4505 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-episode-3-mayhem-in-mali/ Coordinated terror attacks in Mali have exposed the dire security situation in the Sahel region and West Africa. Coordinated terror attacks in Mali have exposed the dire security situation in the Sahel region and West Africa. Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:10 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/due-south-episode-3-mayhem-in-mali/ 5084 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-strait-chaos/ Middle East Roundtable: Strait Chaos. Middle East Roundtable: Strait Chaos. Thu, 07 May 2026 15:20:44 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-strait-chaos/ 4155 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-rising-pressure-all-around/ Kyle Moran and Wilfred Waimiri discuss the Hormuz blockade, Iran's dwindling oil storage, a record internet blackout, and why Washington now believes it can outlast Tehran. Kyle Moran and Wilfred Waimiri discuss the Hormuz blockade, Iran's dwindling oil storage, a record internet blackout, and why Washington now believes it can outlast Tehran. Mon, 04 May 2026 13:47:39 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-rising-pressure-all-around/ 4082 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-i-blockade-you-you-blockade-me/ Join Evan Maloney, Kyle Moran, and Wilfred M as they discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, including the ceasefire between the US and Iran. Join Evan Maloney, Kyle Moran, and Wilfred M as they discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, including the ceasefire between the US and Iran. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:24:14 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-i-blockade-you-you-blockade-me/ 4905 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-jd-vances-no-good-terrible-very-bad-week-2/ US Vice President JD Vance has had a disastrous week in Iran negotiations. Learn about the failed talks and the economic impact on the region. US Vice President JD Vance has had a disastrous week in Iran negotiations. Learn about the failed talks and the economic impact on the region. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:26:37 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-jd-vances-no-good-terrible-very-bad-week-2/ 3817 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-pilot/ Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran examine Trump's two-week pause with Iran — a truce whose scope no party agrees on — and debate Hezbollah's threats, Gulf realignment, and who won. Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran examine Trump's two-week pause with Iran — a truce whose scope no party agrees on — and debate Hezbollah's threats, Gulf realignment, and who won. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:21:31 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/middle-east-roundtable-pilot/ 4675 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-3/ The Iran Daily Dispatch brings you the latest news and updates on the Iran conflict, including the latest strikes and developments. The Iran Daily Dispatch brings you the latest news and updates on the Iran conflict, including the latest strikes and developments. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:05 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-3/ 496 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-2/ Iran's hardliners are pushing for an expanded nuclear weapons program, despite the US and Israel's efforts to engage Iran in peace negotiations. Iran's hardliners are pushing for an expanded nuclear weapons program, despite the US and Israel's efforts to engage Iran in peace negotiations. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:09:34 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-2/ 540 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-thursday-march-26-2026/ Iran rejects Washington's peace overture even as Trump insists talks are underway, while congressional backlash, battered US bases, and near-$4 gas erode American support for the war. Iran rejects Washington's peace overture even as Trump insists talks are underway, while congressional backlash, battered US bases, and near-$4 gas erode American support for the war. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:08:06 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-thursday-march-26-2026/ 511 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-2026-03-25/ No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Iran Daily Dispatch newsletter. No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Iran Daily Dispatch newsletter. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-2026-03-25/ 593 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-2026-03-24/ No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Iran Daily Dispatch newsletter. No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Iran Daily Dispatch newsletter. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-2026-03-24/ 366 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-2026-03-23/ No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Iran Daily Dispatch newsletter. No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Iran Daily Dispatch newsletter. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-2026-03-23/ 478 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch/ The Iran Daily Dispatch reports on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, and its impact on global energy markets. The Iran Daily Dispatch reports on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, and its impact on global energy markets. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:21:49 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch/ 559 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-escalation/ The Iran Daily Dispatch explores the escalating conflict in the Middle East, following Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars natural gas field and Iran's retalia The Iran Daily Dispatch explores the escalating conflict in the Middle East, following Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars natural gas field and Iran's retalia Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:54:49 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-escalation/ 599 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-regime-decapitation/ Iran Daily Dispatch: Regime Decapitation and the Future of Iran. The death of Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani has sent shockwaves through the Iranian reg Iran Daily Dispatch: Regime Decapitation and the Future of Iran. The death of Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani has sent shockwaves through the Iranian reg Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:47:12 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-regime-decapitation/ 537 full false https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-2026-03-17/ No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Warfronts Weekly newsletter. No-fluff daily news and developments on the Iran War, every weekday. Want to be notified when the Daily Dispatch comes out? Sign up for the Warfronts Weekly newsletter. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:15:55 GMT https://fronts.co/podcast/iran-daily-dispatch-2026-03-17/ 399 full false