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BLUF: Artorias Podcast
by Artorias, Inc.
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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War in Mali w/Casus
Matt and Stefano are joined by Casus Belli to break down the latest developments in the rapidly evolving conflict in Mali.Follow Casus: https://x.com/casusbellii
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Crisis in Mali
In this episode, Matt breaks down the JNIM and FLA offensive across Mali and what it means for the broader Sahel region.
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Global Intel Episode 7
In this episode, Matt and Stefano give the latest update on the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, the broader conflict in the Middle East and the elections in Hungary
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Iran War Update w/John Larrier
Editor note, this was recorded on March 30th. Some analysis and context may be changed by the time this is published. John Larrier's X: https://x.com/DefenseBulletin
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Iran and the Expanding War w/John Larrier
In this episode we are joined by John Larrier who gives us an in depth military analysis on the ongoing war with Iran.
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Iran Bombed and Ayatollah Gone
Matt, Michael and Christian discuss the ramifications of these recent attacks, the spill over events within the region and what is next.
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Dragon vs. Democracy: The Taiwan War Game
n this episode, we are joined by Ben Lewis, Founder of PLA Tracker, to go over various war game scenarios China might take to militarily seize TaiwanPLA Tracker Website: https://www.platracker.com/PLA Tracker X: https://x.com/platracker
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Power in Play: Regime Survival in Iran and China
In this episode, we analyze the latest geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran and Xi purges across the PLA
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From the Arctic to the Levant: The New Geopolitical Map
In this episode we discuss the latest developments in Greenland and Syria and the role the US has in both geopolitical crises
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New Year and New Crises: Iran and Venezuela
In this episode, Matt, Stefano, Michael and Mike go over the latest developments in Venezuela and the political uprising in Iran.
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Maduro Arrested By US SOF
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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Outplayed: America’s Negotiator in Moscow’s Game
More discussions surrounding Witkoff's and Kushner's failing negotiations.
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Focus On Energy w/Roger Ford
Roger Ford, President of Eureka Energy, provides an overview of U.S. and global energy policies under the second Trump administration and outlines the potential opportunities and risks facing the energy sector in the near future.You can follow him in the following links:http://www.eureka-energy.com/ https://x.com/EnergyEureka https://www.facebook.com/eurekaenergycorphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-ford-m-a-2571058?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ioshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/eureka-energy/
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Focus on Africa
In this episode, Matt and Stefano provide an overview on the latest situation impacting the Sahel, Nigeria and Sudan and how instability in Africa continues to impact the global community.
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What Yesterday’s Vote Means: Trump’s Next Foreign Policy Moves
With the Democratic Party emerging victorious in yesterday’s election, this episode explores how key international relationships, trade strategies, defence commitments and global leadership roles may shift with the Trump administration.
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Ukraine, Sudan and Venezuela w/John Jackson
We were in the presence of greatness with veteran Ukraine fighter John Jackson. Follow him on X on: https://x.com/hissgoescobra?s=21
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Another Round of Tense Discussions Between US-RU-UA
Matt, Stefano and Christian discuss the new round of very tense discussions between Russia, The United States as well as Ukraine. What happened, what does it change and what does the future look like?
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Global Intel Episode 6
In this episode, Matt and Stefano give an overview on the latest developments with the Israel/Gaza ceasefire, Russia/Ukraine and possible US military operations in Venezuela.
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Precipice: The New Franz Ferdinand?
As global tensions simmer, we examine Donald Trump’s increasingly hardline stance on Russia and what it signals for U.S. foreign policy. Could this shift be a warning sign for the transatlantic alliance?
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Online Radicalization and Cognitive Warfare
We are joined by Rosalie of InfoEpi Lab to go over case studies of online radicalization, information and cognitive warfare by state and non-state actors.
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Global Intel Episode 5
In this episode, Matt and Stefano provide an intelligence update on Israel’s strike in Qatar, Russia’s drone attack against Poland, the Gen Z protests in Nepal and the tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Global Intel Episode 4
Stefano and Matt provide an intelligence update on the latest crisis in the Caribbean, the 2025 SCO summit in China and Israel’s decapitation strike on the Houthis.
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US-Venezuela: Crisis in the Caribbean
Stefano and SA Defense talk about the latest US military deployments in the Caribbean and the possible outcome of this crisis
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Failing Talks Between US-RU-UA
Matt, Stefano and Christian discuss the ongoing diplomatic crisis between Russia and the United States in relation to the Ukrainian peace talks.
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RU-US Summit / UA-US-EU Summit Analysis
Stefano and Christian discuss the predictions of the Trump-Putin Summit that occurred Anchorage Alaska on Friday 8/15/25 as well as the scrambled diplomacy of Monday 8/18/25 were multiple PMs, the heads of the EU and NATO met with Zelensky and Trump to discuss security guarantees and peace agreement terms for UA/RU.
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Trump-Putin Summit Predictions
Stefano, Matt and Christian discuss their predictions regarding the bi-lateral summit between The United States and Russia occurring August 15th, 2025.
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Thailand-Cambodia Post Conflict Military Analysis
In this episode, we are joined by John Larrier to give an analysis on the recent Cambodia - Thailand border conflict
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Artorias: The Future of Intelligence
Stefano, Christian and Shane go over the history and future of Artorias and how Artorias is transforming intelligence for years to come.
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Syria Uncertain Future w/Woofers
In this episode, Stefano and Matt are joined by Woofers to go over the latest crisis impacting Syria and Israel’s military strikes in the country.Check out Woofers on X at @NotWoofers
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The Evolution of Drone Warfare Across the Globe w/Joe from NatSecBoogie
In this episode, Matt and Stefano talks to Joe from @natsecboogie to go over how state and non state actors are utilizing drones in warfare and criminal activities across the world.
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United States Turns Inward
In this episode: Matt, Stefano and Christian discuss how the latest bill is moving the US more inwards and the risks associated with such a move
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US Bombs Iran Nuclear Facilities, Now What?
Matt and Christian (CEO of Artorias) discuss the world following the recent US strikes against Iran and the subsequent fallout that is created.
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Global Intel Episode 3
In this episode, Matt and Stefano go over the latest in Iran-Israel, DRC and Rwanda and the upcoming NATO summit.
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Uncontained: Salafist Groups & Surging Violence in the Sahel
Download SITREP at sitrep.artorias.com.
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Cartel Corner Episode 4 w/Joe of NatSecBoogie
Follow the team of NatSecBoogie over at https://x.com/natsecboogie.
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Global Intel EP2
Download SITREP and try 7 days free at sitrep.artorias.comThis episode features Stefano (CIO of Artorias), Matt (Senior intel analyst), Jon (CCO of Artorias) and Christian (CEO of Artorias). Discussions include Ukraine, Libya, Myanmar, Venezuela and more.
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US-Yemen Update w/John Larrier
Download and try SITREP today: sitrep.artorias.com
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India-Pakistan Crisis w/John Larrier
sitrep.artorias.com
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The Cartel Corner #3
Episode 3 of The Cartel Corner
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Announcing SITREP
Check out our new alerting and analysis app for all! You can check it out at sitrep.artorias.com.
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Global Intel EP1
In this new segment of the Global Intel, Matt and Stefano provide you the latest intel on Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Gaza and Syria.
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Focus On Ethiopia w/Woofers
We have on Woofers to discuss the current developments in Ethiopia.
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A Critical Look at EU Armament and US Foreign Policy w/Oliver Alexander
Today we discuss the ongoing geopolitical turbulence experienced with EU/US/NATO/AUKUS/Five Eyes. We also tie back to the ongoing war in Russia/Ukraine as well as the future of western soft power.Important disclaimer: This is a highly critical overview of the current world order. Agreements and disagreements exist across the political spectrum. Us at Artorias hope for the best out of all current western administrations and don't wish negatively on any ongoing policies whether militarily or economically. Any questions or request for comments can be directed to Jonathan Duprat (CCO) at [email protected].
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The PLA & Taiwan Contingency w/Ben Lewis
Today we have on Ben Lewis the co-founder of PLATracker.com. His X account can be found at: https://x.com/OfficialBen_L
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Myanmar's Civil War w/Thomas van Linge
Matt, Jon, Stefano discuss in grave detail the ongoing civil war occurring Myanmar. Check out Thomas van Linge's X account: https://x.com/ThomasVLinge
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Africa in Crises w/ Casus Belli and Charlie
Reposted due to editing error. Follow Casus Belli on X: https://x.com/casusbelliiFollow Charlie Werb on X: https://x.com/werbcharlie
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UN in a New International Order w/Pyotr Kurzin
This discussion hosts Pyotr Kurzin to discuss current relations and how the UN plays into it. Pyotr brings expertise as master in foreign relations from John Hopkins SAIS and being a former employee of World Bank, UN and Crisis Group.
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DRC and The Fall of Goma
Stefano and Matt discuss the DRC and The Fall of Goma.
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The Cartel Corner 2 w/Austin
Episode 2 of The Cartel Corner focused on Haiti, El Salvador and Colombia. Hosted by Matt, Stefano and Jon with special guest @AnAustinThing2.
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Venezuelan Electoral Crisis
The hosts of BLUF deep dive into the current and ongoing Venezuelan Electoral Crisis.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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