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BLUF: Artorias Podcast

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Russia
Syria
Iran
Israel
Syrian Arab Army
Venezuela
Hezbollah
Syrian Civil War
Bashar Al-Assad
Nicolas Maduro
Turkey
United States
Edmundo Gonzalez
Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS)
Maria Corina Machado
Ukraine
Assad Regime
Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HDS)
Chavismo
Venezuelan Military

The BLUF podcast is hosted by Stefano Ritondale (CIO of Artorias), Matthew Zulauf (Intelligence Analyst) and Christian Montessori (CEO of Artorias). We host a podcast on current intelligence and foreign affairs matters. Artorias is an open-source intelligence technology company founded in 2024 by a group of formidable OSINT researchers.

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In this episode, we analyze the latest geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran and Xi purges across the PLA

In this episode we discuss the latest developments in Greenland and Syria and the role the US has in both geopolitical crises

In this episode, Matt, Stefano, Michael and Mike go over the latest developments in Venezuela and the political uprising in Iran.

We react and analyze the last 18 hours of January 3rd, 2026. The first day of a Venezuela without Maduro. Consider this part one of a multi-part series on the 2026 Venezuelan Coup.

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Recent Guests

Roger Ford
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SA Defense
An open source intelligence account that tracks military developments related to South America
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John Larrier
Expert on Middle Eastern affairs and regular guest on the podcast
Episode: US-Yemen Update w/John Larrier
Ben Lewis
Co-founder of PLA Tracker and expert on Chinese military activities and Taiwan security issues
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Episode: The PLA & Taiwan Contingency w/Ben Lewis
Charlie Wurb
Commentator on African military conflicts and geopolitical developments
Episode: Africa in Crises w/ Casus Belli and Charlie
Pyotr Kurzin
CCO at Artorias and a YouTuber focusing on global power competition
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Episode: UN in a New International Order w/Pyotr Kurzin
Oliver Alexander
Military analyst focusing on Ukraine-Russia conflict
Episode: Russian Economy and Ukrainian Battlefield Update w/Oliver Alexander
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Expert focused on Africa and geopolitical dynamics
Episode: Sahel, a not so new front? w/Casus Belli
Osint Defender
Runs a news aggregation account on X with around 1.2 million followers.
Episode: Current Middle East Update w/OSINTdefender

Hosts

Stefano Ritondale
Chief Intelligence Officer at Artorias, with a focus on intelligence analysis and foreign affairs.
Matthew Zulauf
Intelligence Analyst at Artorias, specializing in geopolitical analysis and international relations.
Christian Montessori
CEO of Artorias, leading developments in open-source intelligence technology for geopolitical analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Deep dives

    Deep dives are missing from a lot of international relations podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clíodhona
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love It

    These guys are amazing! Well informed, super knowledgeable, and always engaging. I have listened to every episode. Keep it up! 👍🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deephousegirl1010
    United Statesa year ago
  • Loving it

    Really enjoy the discussion and explanation of the intricacies of the Middle East politics, esp the current Israel/ Hamas conflict. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jcgivendvm
    United Statesa year ago

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The hosts are praised for their well-informed perspectives, particularly regarding U.S. foreign policy and military actions.
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Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis on international affairs and the depth of knowledge shared by the hosts.

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From the Arctic to the Levant: The New Geopolitical Map
Q: Is this a situation where you believe it's much more lasting damage?
Mike argues there's significant damage to relations and that Trump's approach was unnecessarily aggressive and unclear.
From the Arctic to the Levant: The New Geopolitical Map
Q: Michael, first, just your overall assessment on this whole Greenland situation?
Michael expresses that the situation was not a case of cooler heads prevailing and highlights the strain on relationships with Europe and NATO due to Trump's comments regarding Greenland.
Focus On Energy w/Roger Ford
Q: What do you see as the most plausible energy shock scenarios for the U.S. in the next decade?
Ford highlights the risks associated with a centralized power grid and the vulnerabilities it faces in case of cyber or terrorist attacks.
Focus On Energy w/Roger Ford
Q: What are the wins and the concerns that you have related to American energy security?
Roger Ford mentions the need for deregulation and expansion of fossil fuel production while also noting the risks of overcorrection against renewable energies.
Failing Talks Between US-RU-UA
Q: What do you think will happen if the meeting does not occur?
If the meeting does not happen, it could lead to further escalation of the conflict as both sides are far apart on their demands and goals.

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