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The world is in turmoil, from wars in Europe and the Middle East to political crises, violent protests, and rising global unrest.
Conflicts of Interest goes beyond the headlines to explain the forces shaping today’s conflicts. Hosted by ACLED founder and conflict expert Professor Clionadh Raleigh, and joined by a rotating cast of conflict specialists, regional analysts, and experts in news narratives, this fortnightly podcast unpacks wars, protests, political violence, and international power struggles with clarity and context.
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, Conflicts of Interest makes sense of a world on edge.
Brought to you by ACLED (Armed Conflict Location and Event Data).
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Inside the world’s deadliest terror zone
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: No deal, no passage: Inside the blockade reshaping the Middle East
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: Iran Ceasefire Explained: How can everyone claim victory?
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: Everyone loses if this ends now
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: What will the Houthis do next?
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: One month. Global fallout. What comes next?
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: Is a ground invasion next?
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: Why Lebanon’s Hezbollah escalated while the Houthis held back
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: The regional war with global consequences
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: This is World War III
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: A case of who blinks first in the Middle East?
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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IRAN WAR: Is this the start of a war in the Middle East?
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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4 years later, Ukraine’s War looks nothing like you think
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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El Mencho: Mexico’s most wanted is dead — Now what?
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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This Saudi–UAE rift is bigger than it looks
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Gaza, Power, and the Board of Peace
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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“Only my morality can stop me”: Trump, power, and the end of restraint
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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2025: when global violence hit the fan
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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What's happening to Christians in Nigeria?
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Is the US really becoming more violent?
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Gen Z protests: Political leverage or just loud feelings?
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Trailer
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Nov 10, 2025 |