WARZONES

On 11 January 2026 , something quiet happened. Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine had run for 1,418 days . Exactly the same length as the Soviet Union’s war against Nazi Germany, from 22 June 1941 to Victory Day on 9 May 1945. In those days, the Red Army fought from inside its own borders to the gates of Berlin. The Russian army today has captured roughly 20% of Ukraine, and still can’t take the...

After today's bombshell intervention by former Labour Defence Minister Lord Robertson, Tom and James discuss Britain’s defence crisis and Labour’s prioritisation of massive welfare spending over investment in Britain’s under-resourced Armed Forces. Meanwhile Trump announced the US will close the Straits of Hormuz until Iran comes to the negotiating table. Now approaching it's 7th week, Iran has sh...

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A court has overturned a ban on people living on the outer Chagos Islands. This now jeopardises Keir Starmer’s unpopular Treaty to surrender the Chagos islands to Mauritius, which in turn forces the Ministry of Defence to pay up to £48billion to lease the base at Diego Garcia back on behalf of the American military. In February, Chagossians, landed on Ile Du Coin, an uninhabited outer island which...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.outpoststudios.net The Iran war is reshaping the global economy and international relations in real time. As the conflict escalates, oil prices are surging and global markets are under pressure. While much of the world faces economic strain, Russia could benefit a relief in oil sanctions and a bigger seat at the table, especially as...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.outpoststudios.net For the first time in centuries, Britain does not have a single frigate or destroyer in either the Gulf or the Mediterranean. The Royal Navy is now weaker than anytime in history, down to just 13 Frigates and Destroyers. When Iran attacked RAF Akrotiri in Cypress with Shaheed drones, the Navy’s only available two...

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the next phase of the American -Israeli aerial bombardment is commencing, after the Iranian air defences, ballistic missiles and Navy have been neurtralised. Now the question turns to what happens after more than 50 senior members of the Iranian Regime, including Ayatollah Khamenei, have been killed by strikes. Ali, James and Tom discuss these key quest...

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The US has moved enough military assets into the Middle East, to now be ready to strike Iran. While the potential targets are largely predictable, the outcome is not. If no last-minute deal can be reached with the Ayatollah’s and President Donald Trump decides to order US forces to attack, Iran’s response could have grave regional and global repercussions. Tom Sharpe commanded a Royal Navy frigate...

Tom Tugendhat speaks live from Taipei to James Glancy as they discuss China’s increasing pressure to isolate Taiwan from the international community. In January 2026 China has continued to ratchet up the pressure on Taiwan. Chinese President Xi Jinping, declared Taiwan’s reunification was “unstoppable,” following major drills by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) simulating a blockade, emphasising...

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Can China watch everything that happens in Whitehall? Why do the recent spy scandals tell us about Beijing’s penetration of British government infrastructure? Could our electric cars be used against us? How much or a problem is Huawei? China represents a paradigm shift in the secret war of espionage. Many seasoned professionals are ringing alarm bells about China’s abilities to access Britain’s mo...

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America has entered the Israel - Iran War with an audacious long range B2 bombing raid on Iranian nuclear facilities. Andrew Fox and James Glancy discuss the outcome of Trump’s intervention, the fragile ceasefire and Britain’s recent announcement that the RAF will add nuclear weapons to its armoury. Watch our new show, Warzones. Only on Outpost. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss t...

With Israel and Iran now at war, James Glancy and Andrew Fox analyse Mossad’s unprecedented covert operations that have dismantled Iran’s air defences, and discuss the potential strategic and political fall out for the Middle East, that could end up in a major regional war. James Glancy CGC is a former Royal Marine, Andrew Fox is a former Parachute Regiment officer, both fought and commanded in Af...