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Global Conflict News and Analysis; Delivered Every Tuesday & Friday. Subscribe: fronts.co/warfronts-weekly Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@warographics643

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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Announcing DefenseFronts on YouTube! A new channel by Simon & team. Debut episode by the astute @rebel44cz.bsky.social, on the advent and importance of non-combat drone tech in warfare. Check it out! www.youtube.com/@DefenseFronts
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Joni Askola @joniaskola.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
My new article for @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social: Europe Has Only Itself to Blame for the F-35’s Dominance fronts.co/go/hrn7cg6
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Europe Has Only Itself to Blame for the F-35s Dominance
Fronts analysis of Europe Has Only Itself to Blame for the F-35s Dominance, with context on the stakes for conflict, defense, and security.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Shutting down an experimental drone assault unit reads as an obvious mistake. It may not be. Pentagon proposed a roughly $55 bn budget for UAS and counter-drone tech in FY2027. That’s the “DAWG” program. For reference, Marine Corps budget in FY2026 was $57.8 bn
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Excellent thread by @clementmolin.bsky.social on Ukraine's fallback points and contingency options, in advance of a likely Russian push this autumn: x.com/clement_moli... For more information from WarFronts on Russia's coming assault: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytZi...
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Clément Molin (@clement_molin) on X
Between Izium and Orikhiv, the Ukrainian army has developed a massive defensive line spanning 300 km, featuring no fewer than 67 secured checkpoints/passages. For 2 years, Ukraine 🇺🇦 dug thousands of kilometers of ditches to stop Russia 🇷🇺's "infinite" manpower. 🧵THREAD🧵1/20
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Jakub Janovsky @rebel44cz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I have just written an article for @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social explaining what makes Starlink so useful for military users and what the status and prospects of alternative services are, given everyone's preference not to have to rely on the decisions of Elon and the US government.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Multiple Houthi attacks against internationally recognized forces. The wider Middle East war will enable Houthi action, potentially major, in the coming weeks or months. But the Houthis' goals are very much their own: territorial control, Saudi blockade.
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Clash Monitor @clashmonitor.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🔴 BREAKING: Houthi attacks on Yemeni government forces result in at least 30 deaths At least 30 people were killed in a series of attacks by Houthi forces against Yemeni government troops. These incidents are reported to be among the deadliest in the ongoing conflict in recent years.
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The Fletcher School @fletcherschool.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Professor Alex de Waal joins the Due South podcast: Tracing Sudan's collapse to the broken promises of South Sudan's secession. @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social @worldpeacefdtn.bsky.social fronts.co/podcast/due-...
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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.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Today on WarFronts: America Devastated Iran. How is Iran Still Fighting? www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEeK...
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America Devastated Iran. How is Iran Still Fighting?
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Good to keep an eye on Afghanistan right now. Growing anti-Taliban discontent nationwide, and Pakistan clearly open to future rounds of military engagement. x.com/Defence_Inde...
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Defence Index (@Defence_Index) on X
🚨🇦🇫 JUST IN: Anti-Taliban Resistance Intensifies in Afghanistan The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) fighters killed 21 Taliban fighters, including several commanders, during a major assault on Taliba...
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Protests picking up in India, despite minor concessions by the Modi government. India's been long overdue for this sort of display, especially given larger global trends toward Gen-Z-driven uprisings -- including in neighboring Nepal and Bangladesh.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Note: Houthis are framing their ongoing Red Sea action as a targeted blockade of Saudi Arabia, related only tangentially to the war in Iran. True? Maybe, maybe not. But if Houthi targeting info hasn't updated since 2024/2025, it may not matter.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Important report via @thestudyofwar.bsky.social — Russian mass mobilization appears to be on the way. understandingwar.org/research/rus...
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 22, 2026
The Kremlin continues to reiterate Russia’s commitment to its maximalist war aims of complete Ukrainian capitulation.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Signs of escalation all week in Iranian Kurdistan. Unclear whether there's any escalation planned from the Kurdish side, but if Iran is operating on that premise, then Kurdish forces may find themselves engaged regardless.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Not mincing words on WarFronts today. Let's call it as we see it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OeN...
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The Iran War Was a Total Failure.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Today on Fronts: Expert @liam_karr, Africa Team Lead for the American Enterprise Institute’s Critical Threats Project, on the centrality of the Egypt-Ethiopia Cold War as a driving force of African Horn conflicts. fronts.co/article/the-...
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The Egypt-Ethiopia Cold War is Key to the Horn’s Growing Conflicts
Read "The Egypt-Ethiopia Cold War is Key to the Horn’s Growing Conflicts" on Fronts.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
If Abelardo de la Espriella has his way, Colombia is headed into a Bukele-style "total war" against its insurgent and organized criminal groups. Here's what you need to know: www.youtube.com/watch?v=62D6...
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Colombia’s Next President Declares Total War
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Our team is paying very close attention to this one. A key Abiy Ahmed intelligence ally co-authored a piece in Al Jazeera today, warning of potential attack by Ethiopia's Tigray population. (1/3) www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
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Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war
TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Feels like a good moment to share this one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqlN...
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An Invasion of Kharg Island is MUCH Harder than it Sounds.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Today, UK SecDef Healey resigned his post in protest, after government failed to set a timetable to reach 3% of GDP on defense. Last October, Simon sat down with SecDef Healey for a wide-ranging conversation. In light of London's decision, we recommend a listen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNzh...
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How to Keep Ukraine in the Fight: John Healey (Interview)
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Today on Fronts.Co: Host Wilfred Maina interviews Kenyan civil rights activist and protest leader Mwabili Mwagodi, who was abducted in Tanzania for his criticism of the Ruto government. Free to listen here: fronts.co/podcast/due-...
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Due South: Surviving Abduction in Tanzania, for Protest in Kenya. (w/ Mwabili Mwagodi)
Mwabili Mwagodi, a Kenyan human rights activist, shares his story of abduction and arrest, highlighting the struggles of civil rights activists...
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Russian military incompetence isn't an accident. It's a lucrative, self-sustaining industry, run by the same commanders charged with the pursuit of victory on the front lines. Today on WarFronts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8VN...
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Russia’s Military Incompetence is Getting Even Worse...
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
High probability of violence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir tomorrow, when opposition and locals will rally for political rights. Death toll now stands at eleven; Kashmir authorities clearly working to shape perceptions of aggression by opposition group JAAC.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Somalia's political crisis continues to devolve. Important to note here: Somali officials also drawing attention to the idea that they may attempt to reassert direct federal control over autonomous regions, including Somaliland. (1/2)
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Major loss for Russia in Armenia this weekend. Pro-Russian parties improved their overall vote share, but seem to have cut into the pool of non-aligned voters, NOT Pashinyan supporters. Russia achieved vote polarization, but failed to create meaningful attrition.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
There's a reason our @WarFrontsWeekly team has been beating the drum on Putin's incentives to escalate. Here's an extended explanation, with Simon in conversation alongside Ukrainian strategic advisor Illya Sekirin: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkJb... Via www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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Europe Is Starting to Think Putin Will Expand the War Beyond Ukraine
While fears that Russia could expand the conflict to Europe aren’t new, recent developments have made them more urgent.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
For the Gulf states, 2026 was the wake-up call of a lifetime. WarFronts lays out the Gulf's roadmap to rearmament, military redesign, and meaningful sovereign deterrence against Iran, Yemen's Houthis, Iraq's militias, and eventually, each other. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzC0...
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The Gulf State Militaries Are a Joke…For Now.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
In Sudan, RSF's unraveling seems to be underway. Notable, however, that RSF arms convoys appear to be inbound from UAE again. The loss of reliable weapons transshipment routes via Libya (after Abu Dhabi's separatist attempt in Yemen imploded) has been a key factor behind the recent (1/2)
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Sudan's Rebels Are Cracking Apart
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
In Cuba, the US indictment of 94-year-old ex-dictator Raul Castro is just the latest sign that the walls are closing in. From humanitarian crisis to the threat of kinetic attacks, we cover the situation in Havana, here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxaW...
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Cuba is Collapsing
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Very interesting thread. Possible limited Ukrainian counteroffensive coming? x.com/Malcontentme...
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Malcontent News on X: "🧵A story of no significance from the occupiers, which might suggest something is brewing in the Luhansk region - or more specifically, Lyman in Donetsk. 1/20" / X
🧵A story of no significance from the occupiers, which might suggest something is brewing in the Luhansk region - or more specifically, Lyman in Donetsk. 1/20
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
If accurate, then a critical pivot by one of the world's more potent insurgent groups. Similar evolution from the Sahel's JNIM, also with parallels to 2024 Syria and, to a lesser extent, 2021 Afghanistan. x.com/HOA_ANALYST/...
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Abdurahman Sheikh Azhari on X: "#SecurityAlert Al-Shabaab is reportedly considering leaving Al-Qaeda. Growing reports indicate that Al-Shabaab’s senior leadership has become convinced of the need to withdraw from its alliance with Al-Qaeda and revise its ideological position regarding global jihad. Two https://t.co/wzNGJcI6xW" / X
#SecurityAlert Al-Shabaab is reportedly considering leaving Al-Qaeda. Growing reports indicate that Al-Shabaab’s senior leadership has become convinced of the need to withdraw from its alliance with Al-Qaeda and revise its ideological position regarding global jihad. Two https://t.co/wzNGJcI6xW
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Well, this one matters. www.reuters.com/world/us-pla...
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Exclusive: US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
The ​Trump administration is planning to tell NATO allies this week that it will shrink the pool of military capabilities that the U.S. would ‌have available to assist the alliance's European nations ...
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Not an accident. For more, an expert analysis by Ukrainian strategic advisor Illya Sekirin, via Fronts.co: fronts.co/article/a-ru...
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Russian Invasion of Latvia: A Terrifying Possibility
The threat of a Russian invasion of Latvia is a serious concern that should not be taken lightly. We must take immediate action to protect our sovereignty...
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ACLED @acleddata.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Global jihadism threatens Africa like no other region on earth. ACLED’s latest report explores how jihadist groups are expanding across the continent — controlling territory, targeting civilians, and disrupting infrastructure. Full details: acleddata.com/report/jihad...
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Today on WarFronts: What would an invasion of South Korea actually look like? www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg4q...
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This is the Blueprint for an Invasion of South Korea
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Difficult to overstate the importance of this--but just one instance of recent Israeli expansion to regional bases. Israel maintains a light, but meaningful presence at several Emirati bases across the region, including on the territory of other MENA nations.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Despite the focus of global news, the US-Greenland dispute is far from a settled issue. Existing arrangements grant Washington immense latitude to request and construct bases, and current political pressures would likely remove prior obstacles. Sovereignty is a different story.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The Latest on WarFronts: Simon speaks with retired Maj. Gen. Dr. Andrew Sharpe, Director of @CHACR_Camberley, on the vulnerabilities facing the NATO alliance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=36-v...
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Could NATO Go to War By Mistake?
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Nearly four months after Washington's brazen snatch-and-grab in Caracas, the acting government under Delcy Rodriguez has been rocked by wave after wave of purges. We dive in, via WarFronts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTIr...
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Inside Venezuela's Invisible Purge
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Today on WarFronts: Iraq, the Middle East's next meltdown. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYL-...
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Iraq is the Middle East's Next Crisis
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Today on fronts.co: Illya Sekirin, senior advisor to Ukrainian High Command, shares critical insights on Ukraine's successes and setbacks in cutting-edge drone warfare. fronts.co/article/avdi...
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Avdiivka: How Ukraine Came Close to Ending the War in 2024
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
As the oil-rich Gulf states struggle to adapt to full-scale regional hostilities, Ukraine has stepped in to offer its expertise. Now, a growing slate of bilateral defense deals have given Ukraine an opportunity to secure Gulf support, and cause problems for Russia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eip1...
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Ukraine Just Saved the Gulf. Here's How
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Today on WarFronts: It's been three full years, and the world is still ignoring the Sudanese Civil War. The conflict shows no sign of a conclusion anytime soon; very much the opposite. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpH3...
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The World is Still Ignoring Sudan's War
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
With a fragile ceasefire established in Iran, it's time to turn our collective attention to Gaza. There, Hamas faces today's deadline to agree to disarmament--a highly unlikely proposition, and one that could force a return to open conflict. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVqC...
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The Gaza War Could Be about to Restart
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
On Sunday, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban faces the toughest test of his political life. With Washington in full support of Orban's Fidesz, and eager to chart a path away from the NATO alliance, the election's stakes are far greater than Hungary alone. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcKI...
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Hungary’s Elections Could Break NATO.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Today on WarFronts: From new cells in Morocco, Libya, and Azerbaijan, to rising threats in Syria, Afghanistan, and the Sahel, the Islamic State is gaining ground--and the world's distraction is helping. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVUk...
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Islamic State Cells are Growing…All Across the Globe.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Today on WarFronts: An in-depth look at a hypothetical invasion of Iran's Kharg Island, and the risk that an island takeover could devolve into a US strategic nightmare. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqlN...
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An Invasion of Kharg Island is MUCH Harder than it Sounds.
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Today on WarFronts: The Houthis join the Iran War, and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2NJ...
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The Houthis Have Entered the Iran War (Iran War Update)
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WarFronts Weekly @warfrontsweekly.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Most recently on WarFronts: The United States opens a new front in Ecuador, as Quito works to suppress a transnational, narco-trafficking quasi-insurgency. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNWP...
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America Just Entered Ecuador's Drug War.
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