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Horn Of Africa
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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 narrati... more

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What’s really driving the world’s conflicts? What are we missing? And what questions should we be asking?

Every week, and sometimes in between, Conflicts of Interest goes beyond the headlines to challenge assumptions, unpack the data, and make sense... more

France averages 20 protests a day. Right now it's 65 — and 1 in 4 is a riot. No spin. Just the data.

Prof. Clionadh Raleigh and Bron Mills explain why French school funding protests turned into 43 days of national unrest across 800 locations, with m... more

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Houthi missiles are hitting Saudi airports as Ethiopia and Eritrea move closer to war. 

In this episode of Conflicts of Interest, Professor Clionadh Raleigh, Bron Mills and Dr. Jalale Getachew Birru examine more than 100 Houthi strikes on Saudi Arab... more

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Ethiopia’s forces have retaken Mekelle — but the fighting in the north is far from over, as regional relationships are also shifting across the Horn of Africa and Red Sea, with Egypt, Eritrea, and Sudan renewing ties.

Prof. Clionadh Raleigh and Bron... more

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Recent Guests

Clionadh Raleigh
ACLED founder and conflict expert
ACLED
Episode: Saudi Arabia under attack & Ethiopia on brink of war | Red Sea crisis explained
Naflid Jalale
Regional conflict analyst invited to discuss Ethiopia and Eritrea
Independent analyst
Episode: Ethiopia and Eritrea: How bad could this get?
Luca Nevola
Regular contributor
Conflicts of Interest contributor
Episode: IRAN WAR: What will the Houthis do next?
Tiziano Titiano
Regional analyst focusing on Latin America
ACLED
Episode: IRAN WAR: One month. Global fallout. What comes next?
Bassel Doueik
Lebanese expert on conflict dynamics in Lebanon
ACLED
Episode: IRAN WAR: Why Lebanon’s Hezbollah escalated while the Houthis held back
Bron Mills
Guest, geopolitical analyst invited to discuss Iran situation
Independent analyst / guest on Conflicts of Interest
Episode: IRAN WAR: This is World War III

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Clionadh Raleigh
Host of Conflicts of Interest; ACLED founder and researcher
Bron Mills
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Ethiopia’s seven-group anti-government alliance isn’t what it seems
Q: what external forces are influencing the conflict?
The hosts discuss external involvement from several actors, including Egypt, Eritrea, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Western countries, with Egypt often described as playing a behind-the-scenes influence and Djibouti benefiting from trade routes; overall, external backers appear to be shaping alliances and pressure without a single cohesive external actor.
Who is really in charge in Venezuela?
Q: Has Maduro ever won an election, legitimately?
The hosts recount that Maduro won in 2013 by a razor-thin margin amid accusations of irregularities, while the 2024 process saw opposition participation under conditions that still left questions about fairness, ultimately contributing to questions about legitimacy and regional isolation of Maduro.
Drone proliferation: The Ukraine effect
Q: What makes drone warfare economically different from traditional warfare?
Drones offer a much cheaper offensive capability relative to defensive measures, enabling a shift in how states think about warfighting and spurring rapid, field-driven innovation to counter evolving drone threats.
Drone proliferation: The Ukraine effect
Q: Can you explain the scale of drone production in Ukraine and how it compares year to year?
Production increased from about 2 million drones in 2024 to roughly 4 million in 2025, with expectations of 6-7 million in 2026, signaling rapid growth and diversification across offensive, defensive, and auxiliary drone types.
IRAN WAR: This is World War III
Q: Is this a world war or simply a regional conflict with global implications?
The hosts acknowledge the broad international involvement and risk of escalation, but they emphasize that the current conflict has unprecedented global economic and geopolitical reverberations, making the 'world war' label something people are debating rather than a clear descriptor.

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A data-driven, globally focused analysis show that goes beyond headlines to explain the drivers of current conflicts, political violence, and strategic power moves. Episodes frequently dissect regional flashpoints in the Middle East and Africa, the evolving roles of external powers, and the impact of drones, sanctions, and diplomacy on security and energy flows. A distinctive strength is the recurring use of data-driven perspectives from ACLED analysts and regional experts, with conversations that emphasize context, nuance, and the longer-term implications for policymakers, businesses, and journalists. Listeners are likely drawn to rigorous analysis, clear explanations of complex geopolitics, and thoughtful takes on how regional dynamics co... more

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