Bonus Episode: Oh Yeah, Man, why are the Houthis disordering global shipping in the Red Sea?

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Ep 175. How should we use peacekeepers in a world of conflict?

The world is steeped in conflict. From Ukraine to the Middle East to Sudan, so what role do UN Peacekeepers play in a world with little peace? And what role can they play To discuss, Jane Kinninmont is joined by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operation ...  Show more

Ep 174.  Could Trump’s Iran War tank the global economy?

The Iran war rages on, oil prices continues to surge, and inflation spikes. When will we be in a global recession? Do we see stagflation coming back? Can military action open and secure the Strait of Hormuz? Or is that also a Chimera? Are the Disorderers doing this all on purpose ...  Show more

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