Conflicts of Interest
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Podcast Overview
<p>The world is in turmoil, from wars in Europe and the Middle East to political crises, violent protests, and rising global unrest.<br><br></p><p><b>Conflicts of Interest</b> goes beyond the headlines to explain the forces shaping today’s conflicts. Hosted by <b>ACLED founder and conflict expert Professor Clionadh Raleigh</b>, and joined by <b>a rotating cast of conflict specialists, regional analysts, and experts in news narratives</b>, this fortnightly podcast unpacks wars, protests, political violence, and international power struggles with clarity and context.<br><br></p><p>No drama, no sensationalism — just what happened, why it matters, and how it fits into the bigger picture. For listeners who want to understand war, politics, and global conflict without the noise, <b>Conflicts of Interest</b> makes sense of a world on edge.<br><br></p><p>Brought to you by <b>ACLED (Armed Conflict Location and Event Data)</b>.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 14, 2026
Is this the end of the Iran war?
The US says a deal is close. Iran wants sanctions relief. Israel isn't convinced. So is the Iran war actually ending, or are we just entering a new phase? This week, Professor Clionadh Raleigh and Bron unpack the latest ceasefire negotiations, why Pakistan has become a key diplomatic player, what reopening the Strait of Hormuz really means, and why peace agreements can be far more fragile than they appear. They also discuss the latest tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, why some confli...
June 9, 2026
The Horn of Africa Crisis the West is getting completely wrong
The Horn of Africa is the most consequential and least understood region in the world right now and Western analysis is making it worse. In this episode, ACLED founder Professor Clionadh Raleigh is joined by ACLED's regional experts to break down dynamics in Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. Russia and China are watching. But it's the UAE and Saudi Arabia that are in the room, funding factions, brokering deals, and projecting power in ways that Western foreign policy simply isn't built t...
June 1, 2026
Iran talks: The real stakes no one is talking about
The peace talks continue between Iran and the U.S, but who actually wants a deal, and what does "winning" even mean for each side? Professor Clionadh Raleigh chats with Bron Mills about the real strategic interests at play: what the US needs, what Iran's leadership can actually accept, and what the regional picture looks like if talks collapse or succeed. Then: what is the point from here? With negotiations fragile and red lines on all sides, we assess what a credible outcome looks like, and ...
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- What is Conflicts of Interest?
<p>The world is in turmoil, from wars in Europe and the Middle East to political crises, violent protests, and rising global unrest.<br><br></p><p><b>Conflicts of Interest</b> goes beyond the headlines to explain the forces shaping today’s conflicts. Hosted by <b>ACLED founder and conflict expert Professor Clionadh Raleigh</b>, and joined by <b>a rotating cast of conflict specialists, regional analysts, and experts in news narratives</b>, this fortnightly podcast unpacks wars, protests, political violence, and international power struggles with clarity and context.<br><br></p><p>No drama, no sensationalism — just what happened, why it matters, and how it fits into the bigger picture. For listeners who want to understand war, politics, and global conflict without the noise, <b>Conflicts of Interest</b> makes sense of a world on edge.<br><br></p><p>Brought to you by <b>ACLED (Armed Conflict Location and Event Data)</b>.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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