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War & Conflict with Preston Stewart

Preston Stewart

Glad you"re here! I"m Preston, and I break down war, conflict, and geopolitics to make it easier for people to understand. I"m a former U.S. Army officer and West Point graduate with a degree in International Relations, and I"ve served as an officer in the 101st Airborne Division, the Texas National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve in Tennessee. Hope this podcast helps make sense of things going on in the world!

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16:08

When the fog rolls in, they attack

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/12

Sneaking forward under the cover of fogFundraiser: be sure to add 'Achilles' to the note so we can track our progress! https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesToday we're looking at Russian advances near Pokrovsk and how they use inclement weather to move as many men and equipment forward as possible. This is a short period of time when drones are not as effective which provides a brief window of opportunity. This is something both sides are leveraging when

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30:36

Terror Spreads Through Nigeria

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/11

The situation in Nigeria isn't looking goodToday we're getting into the details of what's happening in Nigeria as President Trump has recently threatened to send in the US military if they don't get a handle on the targeting of Christians in the country. Jacob Zenn joins us to talk through some history of these groups, challenges facing the Nigerian government and where we might be able to go from here.Be sure to follow Jacob at the links

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18:20

Making Russia Pay for Every Inch

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/11

The Russian cost of trying to take Pokrovsk is staggering, and growingToday we're looking into Russia's ongoing Pokrovsk campaign. Ukrainian General Syrsky in speaking with the Kyiv Independent and New York Post suggested that their plan now is to inflict as much damage on the attacking Russians as possible, ideally even off-setting their recruiting. That's a big ask but we're also seeing Russia pay a hefty price for every little advance in Donetsk.Fundraiser: be sure to add 'Achilles' to the note

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11:44

Ukraine's Drone Hunters Talk Tactics

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/10

This is air defense in the era of dronesFundraiser: be sure to add 'Achilles' to the note so we can track our progress!https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesToday we're joined by two Soldiers of the Ukrainian 429th Unmanned Systems Regiment 'Achilles'. We talk about their work intercepting Russian drones, the challenges of that mission set and how it's changed throughout the war. This conversation is a part of an ongoing fundraiser to help this unit acquire

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11:44

Five Real Drone Evasion Tactics

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/08

Luck of the draw at this pointToday we're looking into a new series of tactics rolled out by a Russian analyst on how to survive Ukrainian FPV drone strikes. He says the idea of playing dead or freezing in place no longer work given the volume of drones on the battlefield and the quality of the drone cameras. Instead he suggests scattering, find cover, cover each other and then maneuver. We look at a few examples of this successfully being employed in Ukraine by

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21:01

Russia looks past Pokrovsk

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/06

Russia seems ready to move onUkraine fundraiser: https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+for+AchillesToday we're looking into the Russian assessment of the ongoing fight for Pokrovsk and what it will mean going forward. Overall, they seem to be writing it off as complete as the fighting is still very clearly occurring throughout the city. We look at a few different Russian analysts that are preparing for the next battle that they hope will secure the remainder of the

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11:45

Sudan death toll is staggering

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/06

It's hard to grasp the scale of these atrocitiesToday we're looking into the ongoing situation in Sudan where the RSF has been on a killing spree for more than a week. Nathaniel Raymond of the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab says compares this to the Rwandan genocide and says that more people may have been killed in the last ten days than in the two years of war in Gaza. Meanwhile, attacks are spreading and the RSF claimed to have shot down a Sudanese supply aircraft earlier

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17:08

Russia Ready to Match US Nuclear Tests

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/05

Russia is hoping we detonate a warheadToday we're looking into the recent nuclear test suggestions presented by President Trump and how Russia is responding to it. Overall, they seem to believe it will be a test of the systems rather than warheads but argue for a one-upping style response regardless of what happens. We're also seeing some Ukrainian reinforcements enter Pokrovsk but it's not clear yet if their goal is to create a buffer for exfil or actually try to take back portions of the

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14:59

New Imagery Shows Major US Military Buildup in Caribbean

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/05

Things are getting serious down southToday we're looking into the US military buildup in the Caribbean as reports are coming out that President Trump has been presented three options for the of military force against the Maduro regime. Reuters did a great investigative set using satellite imagery to show how much has changed as US forces piled into the region and the New York Times talks about the possibility of striking Venezuelan military targets to shake Maduro from

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18:10

Deadly Close Combat in Pokrovsk

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/04

Looks like the GUR stole a Russian tank then fired it on Russian forcesAchilles Fundraiser: https://dzygaspaw.com/preston-stewart-x-achilles?project=Preston+fpr+AchillesToday we're getting into an update on the overall situation in Pokrvosk and further north in Dobropillia. We have more footage from Ukraine showing the GUR landing a few days ago as well as confirmation that house to house clearance is underway in parts of the city as Ukraine locates and hunts down Russian infiltrators. Further

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15:01

Special Ops Helicopter Raid at Pokrovsk

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/03

Here's what we know so farToday we're looking into reports of a Ukrainian GUR helicopter raid near Pokrovsk. We have little to no information coming from Ukraine and Russian sources were quick to announce that the helicopter had been shot down and all soldiers killed. We run through a few different sources to paint a picture of what's being

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12:47

Pentagon Prepares for Nigeria Deployment

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/02

Hegseth says they're 'preparing for action'Today we're looking into the recent statements from President Trump and other US officials that we may need to intervene in Nigeria due to the killing of Christians. The center of that issue is the terrorist organization Boko Haram who targets anyone and everyone that isn't

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15:27

United Nations Slams US - Calls Caribbean Strikes...

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/11/02

All indications are that these strikes and the military campaign are set to continueInterview with Ben Connable and Colin Clarke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTut5ts77usThe United Nations has accused the US of committing war crimes during our ongoing campaign in the Caribbean calling on those involved to be investigated and prosecuted. Meanwhile, the strikes continued overnight amidst reporting that President Trump may have approved hitting targets inside of

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33:39

America's Next War is About to Begin

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/10/31

This could quickly turn into our next forever warToday we're discussing the military-led operations in the Caribbean that are focused on cartels and the Maduro regime. We're joined by Colin Clarke and Ben Connable to discuss what we need to keep in mind as this spirals towards a new war, other options available to policymakers and what to watch for in the coming days. Be sure to check out the source article published by the Soufan Center at the link

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10:37

Brutal Massacre in Sudan

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/10/31

This tragedy is unfolding nowToday we're looking into what we know so far about the ongoing killing in Sudan at the hands of the RSF (Rapid Support Forces). In just the last few days, the humanitarian hub of El-Fasher fell to the RSF and their elements have moved into the city clearing it of all men, women and children. Source

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18:48

Congress Questions Strikes as Another General Steps Down

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/10/31

More US lawmakers are pushing for clarity Today we're looking at the continued military strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific against alleged drug boats. Yesterday the White House held a classified briefing but did not invite any Democratic lawmakers and today, the Pentagon left out their lawyers and intel professionals from the briefing at the House. As of now, the legal justification for these strikes boils down to 'just trust me' and that's not going over well across the government.Call American

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16:39

Russia wants Pokrovsk by end of year

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/10/30

Troops are mixed all throughout the cityToday we're looking at the developing situation around Pokrovsk where Russia continues to press forward with small groups while attacking the edges with armored assaults. Meanwhile, Ukraine is using drones to hunt down Russian elements in the city and prevent them from attaining a strong foothold. We also have Putin suggesting a short term ceasefire in Pokrovsk so foreign journalists can come to document the situation and another large drone and missile attack

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16:39

Pokrovsk is falling

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/10/28

Logistics are becoming impossible hereToday we're looking at the deteriorating situation in Pokrovsk where Russian drones have largely cut off the city making resupply and casualty evacuation nearly impossible. Some intense footage from the 25th shows the process some are required to go through to reach the front and move casualties out with the constant threat of drones and artillery overhead.25th Fundraiser: https://ko-fi.com/25abrubpakSource

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40:20

Key Lessons From Ukraine's Drone War

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/10/28

The future of war is happening now, hopefully we're paying attentionToday we're joined by Sam Scanlon to discuss the future of drone warfare and what lessons are important for the US military to take away from the ongoing war in Ukraine. Sam recently authored an article for the Modern War Institute titled, "Beyond FPVs: Learning the Lessons of the Ukraine War—All of Them" which will be linked below. Sam is a U.S. Army veteran and co-founder of Vyryn Technologies, a defense firm that accelerates

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19:24

Ukraine's Air Force Gets an Upgrade

War & Conflict with Preston Stewart ·

2025/10/25

This is a major boost to the Ukrainian Air ForceToday we're looking at the news that Sweden has agreed to sell 100-150 Gripen-E fighter jets to Ukraine in what would be the largest airpower deal secured in Ukraine's history. Zelensky hopes the first platforms will arrive within a year but Sweden has that timeline closer to three years. Meanwhile the situation is turning dire near Pokrovsk as Russian soldiers continue to press into the city center and Ukraine appears to have counter-attacked north of

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