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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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As headlines swing wildly between ceasefire talks, missile strikes, diplomatic breakthroughs and fresh retaliation, this episode of Conflicts of Interest explores the growing sense of global confusion surrounding modern conflict.

ACLED CEO Prof. Cli... more

Ukraine has produced millions of drones and lost thousands more — and that hard-won expertise is now in high demand. 

In this episode of Conflicts of Interest, ACLED CEO Professor Clionadh Raleigh and ACLED Ukraine expert Witold Stupnicki unpack how... more

As Sudan’s war enters its fourth year, the conflict is not fading — it is evolving, driven by shifting alliances, war economies, and regional opportunism that could reshape the Horn of Africa and the Sahel. While global attention is fixed elsewhere, ... more

An assassination attempt on the US president.

A surge of coordinated attacks in Mali.

Rising violence in Chad.

Continued fighting in Lebanon.

As the Iran war reaches 60 days, what’s emerging isn’t a clear path forward, but a global landscape shaped ... more

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Luca Nevola
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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 and executive director at ACLED; prominent conflict analyst and founder/Director of ACLED
Bron Mills
Co-host with focus on media, communications, and geopolitical analysis

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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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Listeners likely tune in to understand complex global conflicts with clear, data-driven context. Episodes consistently explore geopolitics, warfare dynamics, regional security, and the interplay between diplomacy, economics, and military action. The show leans into expert analysis from conflict specialists and regional analysts, with a practical tilt toward how shifts in conflict dynamics affect policy, business risk, and media narratives. A notable strength is the data-informed lens (often citing actors like ACLED) and a calm, explanatory style that translates intricate developments into actionable takeaways for decision-makers, sponsors, and journalism teams seeking reliable, non-sensational analysis. Potential listeners who want to make ... more

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