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 Mills are joined again by ACLED’s Dr. Jalale Getachew Birru to unpack what comes next: the future of the TPLF and TDF, Eritrea’s role in the conflict, Ethiopia’s ambitions for access to the Red Sea, and the growing risk of fighting crossing Ethiopia’s borders.They look at the wider regional picture, from Egypt and Sudan to Yemen, Somalia, and the Gulf, and ask how a confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea could pull in competing powers across the Red Sea.Plus: <ul><li>UK security: What the withdrawal of US aircraft from RAF Fairford could tell us about confidence in Britain’s ability to protect critical military infrastructure — and respond to unconventional security threats.</li><li>Iran: With the Strait of Hormuz returning toward normal operations, has Tehran lost one of its biggest sources of leverage — and where does the conflict go from here?</li><li>Saudi Arabia and the Houthis: As Riyadh considers renewed support for forces fighting the Houthis, can a new counter-offensive actually shift the balance in Yemen?</li></ul><a href='https://bit.ly/4z1efIM '>Track the conflict in Ethiopia with ACLED’s latest data at acleddata.com </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538836/fan_mail/new">Talk to us</a>Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictsOfInterestACLED'>YouTube</a>. 📱 Did you know you can follow<a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conflictsofinterestacled?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc'> Conflicts of Interest on TikTok?</a>Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, <a href='https://bit.ly/4softvP'>register today.</a>

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 Mills are joined again by ACLED’s Dr. Jalale Getachew Birru to unpack what comes next: the future of the TPLF and TDF, Eritrea’s role in the conflict, Ethiopia’s ambitions for access to the Red Sea, and the growing risk of fighting crossing Ethiopia’s borders. They look at the wider regional picture, from Egypt and Sudan to Yemen, Somalia, and the Gulf, and ask how a confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea could pull in competing powers across the Red Sea. Plus: UK security: What the withdrawal of US aircraft from RAF Fairford could tell us about confidence in Britain’s ability to protect critical military infrastructure — and respond to unconventional security threats.Iran: With the Strait of Hormuz returning toward normal operations, has Tehran lost one of its biggest sources of leverage — and where does the conflict go from here?Saudi Arabia and the Houthis: As Riyadh considers renewed support for forces fighting the Houthis, can a new counter-offensive actually shift the balance in Yemen?Track the conflict in Ethiopia with ACLED’s latest data at acleddata.com Talk to us Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on YouTube. 📱 Did you know you can follow Conflicts of Interest on TikTok? Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, register today.

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 Mills are joined again by ACLED’s Dr. Jalale Getachew Birru to unpack what comes next: the future of the TPLF and TDF, Eritrea’s role in the conflict, Ethiopia’s ambitions for access to the Red Sea, and the growing risk of fighting crossing Ethiopia’s borders.They look at the wider regional picture, from Egypt and Sudan to Yemen, Somalia, and the Gulf, and ask how a confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea could pull in competing powers across the Red Sea.Plus:&nbsp;<ul><li>UK security: What the withdrawal of US aircraft from RAF Fairford could tell us about confidence in Britain’s ability to protect critical military infrastructure — and respond to unconventional security threats.</li><li>Iran: With the Strait of Hormuz returning toward normal operations, has Tehran lost one of its biggest sources of leverage — and where does the conflict go from here?</li><li>Saudi Arabia and the Houthis: As Riyadh considers renewed support for forces fighting the Houthis, can a new counter-offensive actually shift the balance in Yemen?</li></ul><a href="https://bit.ly/4z1efIM " rel="noopener noreferrer">Track the conflict in Ethiopia with ACLED’s latest data at acleddata.com&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538836/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Talk to us</a>Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictsOfInterestACLED" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>.&nbsp;📱 Did you know you can follow<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@conflictsofinterestacled?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Conflicts of Interest on TikTok?</a>Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, <a href="https://bit.ly/4softvP" rel="noopener noreferrer">register today.</a>

Ethiopia and Eritrea: How bad could this get?

Fighting is escalating across northern Ethiopia. Is the seven-group anti-government alliance already falling apart?Prof. Clionadh Raleigh and Bron Mills are joined by ACLED's Jalale Getachew Birru to unpack the TPLF offensive, divisions within the rebel coalition, and what Eritrea's and Egypt's involvement means for the next phase of the conflict in Ethiopia. We break down why the Djibouti trade corridor — Ethiopia's vital economic lifeline — could shape what happens next.This episode provides data-driven analysis of the Tigray war resurgence, Eritrea-Ethiopia tensions, Abiy Ahmed’s<a href='https://app.vidiq.com/research/search?term=Abiy+Ahmed'> </a>strategy, and the regional struggle involving Eritrea, Egypt, and<a href='https://app.vidiq.com/research/search?term=Tigray+news'> Tigray news </a>from northern Ethiopia. No spin. Just the data.PLUS:<ul><li>UK terror threat: What the RAF Fairford arrests could tell us about how foreign states test British security — and whether UK institutions are equipped to respond to less conventional threats.</li><li>Iran: With Strait of Hormuz traffic reportedly back towards pre-war capacity, has Iran lost one of its biggest sources of leverage in the conflict? </li><li>Saudi Arabia and the Houthis: Why Riyadh is turning to Israel and the UAE for help — and what Abu Dhabi could demand in return for its support.</li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538836/fan_mail/new">Talk to us</a>Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictsOfInterestACLED'>YouTube</a>. 📱 Did you know you can follow<a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conflictsofinterestacled?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc'> Conflicts of Interest on TikTok?</a>Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, <a href='https://bit.ly/4softvP'>register today.</a>

Fighting is escalating across northern Ethiopia. Is the seven-group anti-government alliance already falling apart? Prof. Clionadh Raleigh and Bron Mills are joined by ACLED's Jalale Getachew Birru to unpack the TPLF offensive, divisions within the rebel coalition, and what Eritrea's and Egypt's involvement means for the next phase of the conflict in Ethiopia. We break down why the Djibouti trade corridor — Ethiopia's vital economic lifeline — could shape what happens next. This episode provides data-driven analysis of the Tigray war resurgence, Eritrea-Ethiopia tensions, Abiy Ahmed’s strategy, and the regional struggle involving Eritrea, Egypt, and Tigray news from northern Ethiopia. No spin. Just the data. PLUS:UK terror threat: What the RAF Fairford arrests could tell us about how foreign states test British security — and whether UK institutions are equipped to respond to less conventional threats.Iran: With Strait of Hormuz traffic reportedly back towards pre-war capacity, has Iran lost one of its biggest sources of leverage in the conflict? Saudi Arabia and the Houthis: Why Riyadh is turning to Israel and the UAE for help — and what Abu Dhabi could demand in return for its support.Talk to us Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on YouTube. 📱 Did you know you can follow Conflicts of Interest on TikTok? Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, register today.

Fighting is escalating across northern Ethiopia. Is the seven-group anti-government alliance already falling apart?Prof. Clionadh Raleigh and Bron Mills are joined by ACLED's Jalale Getachew Birru to unpack the TPLF offensive, divisions within the rebel coalition, and what Eritrea's and Egypt's involvement means for the next phase of the conflict in Ethiopia. We break down why the Djibouti trade corridor — Ethiopia's vital economic lifeline — could shape what happens next.This episode provides data-driven analysis of the Tigray war resurgence, Eritrea-Ethiopia tensions, Abiy Ahmed’s<a href="https://app.vidiq.com/research/search?term=Abiy+Ahmed" rel="noopener noreferrer"> </a>strategy, and the regional struggle involving Eritrea, Egypt, and<a href="https://app.vidiq.com/research/search?term=Tigray+news" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Tigray news </a>from northern Ethiopia. No spin. Just the data.PLUS:<ul><li>UK terror threat: What the RAF Fairford arrests could tell us about how foreign states test British security — and whether UK institutions are equipped to respond to less conventional threats.</li><li>Iran: With Strait of Hormuz traffic reportedly back towards pre-war capacity, has Iran lost one of its biggest sources of leverage in the conflict?&nbsp;</li><li>Saudi Arabia and the Houthis: Why Riyadh is turning to Israel and the UAE for help — and what Abu Dhabi could demand in return for its support.</li></ul><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538836/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Talk to us</a>Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictsOfInterestACLED" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>.&nbsp;📱 Did you know you can follow<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@conflictsofinterestacled?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Conflicts of Interest on TikTok?</a>Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, <a href="https://bit.ly/4softvP" rel="noopener noreferrer">register today.</a>

Ethiopia’s seven-group anti-government alliance isn’t what it seems

Trump, Cartels, and Fuel Prices: Noise or News?There’s a lot happening in the world. But how much of it actually matters?This week, Clionadh Raleigh and Bron Mills introduce Noise or News? — a new game sorting the headlines worth paying attention to from those making more noise than impact.They bounce around the world: from a new opposition coalition in Ethiopia and the rise of Germany’s AfD, to Mexico’s changing cartel violence, Trump’s latest fight with the media, and protests over fuel prices.Plus: what 200 days of war with Iran have actually changed, why Saudi Arabia is struggling with the Houthis, whether sanctions against the International Criminal Court really matter, and the slightly stranger question of whether Narendra Modi managed to give world leaders food poisoning.And in What Fresh Hell Awaits?, Clionadh returns to Ethiopia, where the latest political maneuvering may be less important than what it signals about what comes next.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538836/fan_mail/new">Talk to us</a>Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictsOfInterestACLED'>YouTube</a>. 📱 Did you know you can follow<a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conflictsofinterestacled?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc'> Conflicts of Interest on TikTok?</a>Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, <a href='https://bit.ly/4softvP'>register today.</a>

Trump, Cartels, and Fuel Prices: Noise or News? There’s a lot happening in the world. But how much of it actually matters? This week, Clionadh Raleigh and Bron Mills introduce Noise or News? — a new game sorting the headlines worth paying attention to from those making more noise than impact. They bounce around the world: from a new opposition coalition in Ethiopia and the rise of Germany’s AfD, to Mexico’s changing cartel violence, Trump’s latest fight with the media, and protests over fuel prices. Plus: what 200 days of war with Iran have actually changed, why Saudi Arabia is struggling with the Houthis, whether sanctions against the International Criminal Court really matter, and the slightly stranger question of whether Narendra Modi managed to give world leaders food poisoning. And in What Fresh Hell Awaits?, Clionadh returns to Ethiopia, where the latest political maneuvering may be less important than what it signals about what comes next. Talk to us Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on YouTube. 📱 Did you know you can follow Conflicts of Interest on TikTok? Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, register today.

Trump, Cartels, and Fuel Prices: Noise or News?There’s a lot happening in the world. But how much of it actually matters?This week, Clionadh Raleigh and Bron Mills introduce Noise or News? — a new game sorting the headlines worth paying attention to from those making more noise than impact.They bounce around the world: from a new opposition coalition in Ethiopia and the rise of Germany’s AfD, to Mexico’s changing cartel violence, Trump’s latest fight with the media, and protests over fuel prices.Plus: what 200 days of war with Iran have actually changed, why Saudi Arabia is struggling with the Houthis, whether sanctions against the International Criminal Court really matter, and the slightly stranger question of whether Narendra Modi managed to give world leaders food poisoning.And in What Fresh Hell Awaits?, Clionadh returns to Ethiopia, where the latest political maneuvering may be less important than what it signals about what comes next.<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538836/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Talk to us</a>Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictsOfInterestACLED" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>.&nbsp;📱 Did you know you can follow<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@conflictsofinterestacled?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Conflicts of Interest on TikTok?</a>Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, <a href="https://bit.ly/4softvP" rel="noopener noreferrer">register today.</a>

Ethiopia, Iran, AfD, Cartels & Houthis: What headlines actually matter?

Across the world, Gen Z are showing up in the streets. From mass demonstrations to sudden protest waves, young people are repeatedly mobilizing against governments they see as unresponsive, corrupt, or simply irrelevant to their lives. But a harder question lingers beneath the headlines: do these protests actually achieve anything?In this episode, Prof. Caitriona Raleigh and Dr Caitriona Dowd discuss the political impact of contemporary Gen Z protest. Pushing back against both romanticized narratives and dismissive takes, they argue that youth protest itself isn’t new, what’s new is how consistently governments seem able to ignore it.  The conversation unpacks why many Gen Z movements are described as “annoying” rather than threatening, and what that label reveals about how power responds to disruption without leverage.Rather than framing young people as uniquely apathetic or disconnected from politics, the episode places Gen Z protest in a longer historical pattern: every generation protests when formal political channels stop delivering. So why do these protests keep happening if outcomes are so limited? And what would it actually take for Gen Z mobilization to translate into lasting political influence?#GenZ #YouthProtests #PoliticalParticipation #GlobalProtests <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538836/fan_mail/new">Talk to us</a>Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictsOfInterestACLED'>YouTube</a>. 📱 Did you know you can follow<a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conflictsofinterestacled?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc'> Conflicts of Interest on TikTok?</a>Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, <a href='https://bit.ly/4softvP'>register today.</a>

Across the world, Gen Z are showing up in the streets. From mass demonstrations to sudden protest waves, young people are repeatedly mobilizing against governments they see as unresponsive, corrupt, or simply irrelevant to their lives. But a harder question lingers beneath the headlines: do these protests actually achieve anything? In this episode, Prof. Caitriona Raleigh and Dr Caitriona Dowd discuss the political impact of contemporary Gen Z protest. Pushing back against both romanticized narratives and dismissive takes, they argue that youth protest itself isn’t new, what’s new is how consistently governments seem able to ignore it. The conversation unpacks why many Gen Z movements are described as “annoying” rather than threatening, and what that label reveals about how power responds to disruption without leverage. Rather than framing young people as uniquely apathetic or disconnected from politics, the episode places Gen Z protest in a longer historical pattern: every generation protests when formal political channels stop delivering. So why do these protests keep happening if outcomes are so limited? And what would it actually take for Gen Z mobilization to translate into lasting political influence? #GenZ #YouthProtests #PoliticalParticipation #GlobalProtests Talk to us Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on YouTube. 📱 Did you know you can follow Conflicts of Interest on TikTok? Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, register today.

Across the world, Gen Z are showing up in the streets. From mass demonstrations to sudden protest waves, young people are repeatedly mobilizing against governments they see as unresponsive, corrupt, or simply irrelevant to their lives. But a harder question lingers beneath the headlines: do these protests actually achieve anything?In this episode, Prof. Caitriona Raleigh and Dr Caitriona Dowd discuss the political impact of contemporary Gen Z protest. Pushing back against both romanticized narratives and dismissive takes, they argue that youth protest itself isn’t new, what’s new is how consistently governments seem able to ignore it.&nbsp; The conversation unpacks why many Gen Z movements are described as “annoying” rather than threatening, and what that label reveals about how power responds to disruption without leverage.Rather than framing young people as uniquely apathetic or disconnected from politics, the episode places Gen Z protest in a longer historical pattern: every generation protests when formal political channels stop delivering.&nbsp;So why do these protests keep happening if outcomes are so limited? And what would it actually take for Gen Z mobilization to translate into lasting political influence?#GenZ #YouthProtests #PoliticalParticipation #GlobalProtests <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538836/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Talk to us</a>Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictsOfInterestACLED" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>.&nbsp;📱 Did you know you can follow<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@conflictsofinterestacled?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Conflicts of Interest on TikTok?</a>Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, <a href="https://bit.ly/4softvP" rel="noopener noreferrer">register today.</a>

Gen Z protests: Political leverage or just loud feelings?

Get a front-row seat as two friends attempt to put the world to rights — and just happen to be world-leading experts on political violence.Conflicts of Interest, the podcast by ACLED, is coming soon.Be sure to follow so you never miss an episode. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538836/fan_mail/new">Talk to us</a>Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictsOfInterestACLED'>YouTube</a>. 📱 Did you know you can follow<a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@conflictsofinterestacled?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc'> Conflicts of Interest on TikTok?</a>Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, <a href='https://bit.ly/4softvP'>register today.</a>

Get a front-row seat as two friends attempt to put the world to rights — and just happen to be world-leading experts on political violence. Conflicts of Interest, the podcast by ACLED, is coming soon. Be sure to follow so you never miss an episode. Talk to us Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on YouTube. 📱 Did you know you can follow Conflicts of Interest on TikTok? Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, register today.

Get a front-row seat as two friends attempt to put the world to rights — and just happen to be world-leading experts on political violence.Conflicts of Interest, the podcast by ACLED, is coming soon.Be sure to follow so you never miss an episode. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538836/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Talk to us</a>Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest and watch the full episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ConflictsOfInterestACLED" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>.&nbsp;📱 Did you know you can follow<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@conflictsofinterestacled?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;Conflicts of Interest on TikTok?</a>Better decisions start with better data. Understand the risks, <a href="https://bit.ly/4softvP" rel="noopener noreferrer">register today.</a>

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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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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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