126. Top 10 Conflicts That Could Explode in 2026 (And Why They’re Connected)
Welcome back to The Voices of War. Today I’m joined by Richard Atwood, Executive Vice President of the International Crisis Group, independent organization working across active and emerging conflict zones. Their aim is to understand how wars start, how they evolve, and where there might be still space for de-escalation, diplomacy, or prevention. Its work […]
118. The Rules-Based Order: Can the West Defend What It Undermines?— with Dr Trita Parsi
Welcome back to The Voices of War. As wars rage in Gaza and Ukraine, trust in the so-called rules-based international order is eroding. Diplomacy is on the defensive. Western media is increasingly accused of double standards. And the line between legitimate defense and disproportionate violence grows ever more blurred. In this moment of global realignment, […]
113. What the Headlines Don’t Show: Inside the Middle East’s Hidden Wars with Nadim Shehadi
Welcome back to The Voices of War. Today’s conversation comes at a time of immense upheaval in the Middle East. Israel’s war in Gaza rages on with staggering human costs, tensions with Iran are escalating after US airstrikes, and settlement expansion in the West Bank continues to erode hopes for a two-state solution. But while […]
106. Jason Pack – Aspirations of Peace in the Middle East: A Deep Dive into Regional Dynamics and the Global Enduring Disorder
Introduction and Guest Background My guest today is Jason Pack, who is an acclaimed author and Middle East expert. Jason is the author of Libya and the Global Enduring Disorder, a seminal work that explores the intricate dynamics of post-Qadhafi Libya and its implications for the broader international system. He’s also the host of the […]