Battleground

This podcast discusses how the nature of warfare is evolving, focusing on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Topics include the role of social media in shaping the conflict, the use of drones in modern warfare, the effectiveness of tanks on the battlefield, and the Russian approach to war and its political implications.

In this episode of Battleground Patrick Bishop and Saul David discuss the welcome pause in the fighting in Gaza as the hostage for prisoner exchange process continues. They also turn their attention to what comes next, asking whether the refocussing of the world’s attention on the Israel-Palestine problem will bring any realistic expectation of progress on establishing a lasting peace. Helping them tackle that question is guest Jason Pack, a veteran Middle East analyst who has his own thoughts on how a start could be made by handing over Gaza to joint administration by a coalition of Arab states.If you're interested in listening to Jason's own podcast Disorder - you can find it here: https://linktr.ee/disorderpodIf you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.comProducer: James HodgsonTwitter: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Battleground Ukraine - Saul David and Patrick Bishop assess what has been a week of mostly depressing news for Ukraine, with only the occasional shaft of light dispelling the gloom. They look at signs that President Zelensky’s government is losing patience with his military commanders, reports that Iran could soon send ballistic missiles to Russia, and frontline Ukrainian soldiers have spoken about the fear that they cannot win a ‘war of exhaustion’.They also address some fascinating listeners questions covering a wide variety of topics.If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.comProducer: James HodgsonTwitter: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Battleground Gaza, Saul and Patrick discuss the news that Israel and Hamas appear to be on the verge of agreeing a deal to bring about at least a temporary ceasefire in the war in Gaza. Coming at a crucial moment in the conflict when the world was beginning to wonder how long the IDF could continue the campaign in its current form.If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.comProducer: James HodgsonTwitter: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Battleground Ukraine - Saul and Patrick discuss the significant news from the front line this week that Ukrainian forces continue to expand their bridgehead on the east (left) bank of Dnipro river in Kherson oblast, southern Ukraine. Meanwhile Russia is trying to regain a theatre-wide initiative with several simultaneous offensive operations in eastern Ukraine.They also address the issue of manpower shortages for both sides, the mixed diplomatic messages that have emerged over the past week, and answer a variety of listener's questions.If you have any thoughts or questions on the conflicts in Ukraine or Gaza, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.comProducer: James HodgsonTwitter: @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Battleground: Gaza - Saul and Patrick take a look at the latest developments in this divisive conflict. The battle of Gaza seems to have settled down into an attritional struggle in the rubble of the Gaza city, with the Israelis making limited progress. Whilst the civilian population are firmly in the firing line with locations like the Shifa hospital in the thick of the fighting.Discussing this, how the war is dividing societies outside of the Middle East, and the global diplomatic consequences, Saul and Patrick look at what those consequences might be and how they might figure in a possible eventual settlement.If you have any thoughts or questions on the conflicts in Ukraine or Gaza, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.comProducer: James Hodgson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Battleground: Ukraine Saul and Patrick react to the big news this week – an article written for the Economist by General Zaluzhnyi, the head of the Ukrainian armed forces, that seemed to suggest the counter-offensive had run out of steam and that the war had moved from one of movement to one of deadlock. They also asses a potentially significant move, that Ukrainian forces have transferred a limited number of armoured vehicles to the east (left) bank of the Dnipro in Kherson Oblast where they had established a bridgehead.If you have any thoughts or questions on the conflicts in Ukraine or Gaza, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.comProducer: James Hodgson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast discusses the intensifying Israeli operation in Gaza and Israel's intention to exercise security control over Gaza in the future. They also explore anti-Semitic feelings and fears in the Jewish communities, the reasons for US and UK support of Israel, and the lack of reporting on Israeli settler attacks. The hosts also share their experience of an adventurous expedition with unfavorable weather conditions.

This podcast discusses the rising casualty figures of the Russians in the conflict in Ukraine. It also addresses listener questions about Ukraine's potential nuclear capability and pronunciation. The chapters explore Russian military tactics, recent developments in eastern Ukraine, the involvement of Moscow, Iran, and Hamas in the Middle East conflict, and the potential end to the conflict and Ukraine developing nuclear weapons.

The podcast discusses Israel's objective to destroy Hamas in the Gaza Strip, analyzing the Israeli military tradition and potential challenges. They explore the history and ideologies of Zionist paramilitary youth movements and the effectiveness of the Israel Defense Forces' strategy. The hosts also examine the Israeli response and its impact on the Palestinian cause and diplomatic relations. They delve into the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, addressing historical roots and the media's portrayal, and call for a ceasefire and diplomatic solution.