The Success of EMSO in Venezuela
From From the Crows' Nest by Association of Old Crows
January 21, 2026 · 42 min
About this episode
This episode explores the impact of electromagnetic warfare and directed energy in a recent US military operation in Venezuela.
In this episode, host Ken Miller takes a closer look at a recent US military operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a case study in how electromagnetic warfare (EW) and directed energy are shaping modern conflict. Journalist Mike Fabey joins the discussion to share insights from his reporting, including the US military’s ability to execute complex missions without losses to friendly forces and the broader strategic message sent to global competitors like China. Ken then speaks with Dr. David Stoudt, Executive Director of the Directed Energy Professional Society, about the current state of directed energy, its relationship to EW, and the challenges of transitioning these capabilities into operational use, highlighting the growing need for closer collaboration between the EW and directed energy communities. We invite you to share your thoughts, questions, or suggestions for future episodes by emailing host Ken Miller at host@fromthecrowsnest.org or visit us on our Instagram @fromthecrowsnestpodcast. To learn more about today’s topics or to stay updated on EMSO and EW developments, visit our homepage .
People in this episode
Host: Ken Miller
Guests: Mike Fabey, Dr. David Stoudt
Topics covered
- electromagnetic warfare
- directed energy
- US military operations
- Venezuela
- modern conflict
- strategic messaging
- collaboration in defense
Keywords
- electromagnetic warfare
- directed energy
- Venezuela
- US military
- Nicolás Maduro
- strategic messaging
- military operations
- collaboration
- defense technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Directed Energy Professional Society, US military, China
Places: Venezuela
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