{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5eb41117570358cd673a3a85/6374ddb6b1a8010010db99a8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Armed Conflict Survey 2022","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5eb41117570358cd673a3a85/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Geopolitical competition is an increasingly common feature of armed conflicts around the world. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to competing regional influences in Yemen, regional contests in Mozambique and climate-change mitigation efforts across continents. This podcast episode&nbsp;marks the launch of <em>The Armed Conflict Survey 2022 </em>with a discussion about the global conflict landscape and the conflict trends and developments that have left a mark on this year’s report. Podcast host Meia Nouwens is joined by some of the team behind the annual flagship publication – Dr Irene Mia, Dr Benjamin Petrini, Juan Pablo Bickel and Erica Pepe.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meia, Irene, Benjamin, Juan and Erica discuss some of the key topics explored in <em>The Armed Conflict Survey 2022</em>, including:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Recent developments in the global conflict landscape, including the global significance of the Russia–Ukraine war&nbsp;</li><li>The nexus between climate change and conflict&nbsp;</li><li>The re-emergence of protracted conflict</li><li>The political and military weaponisation of natural resources &nbsp;</li><li>The internationalisation of conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa&nbsp;</li><li>The synthetic opioid issue that is causing troubles for policymakers in the Americas&nbsp;</li><li>The IISS Armed Conflict Global Relevance Indicator </li></ul><p><br></p><p><u>Host and speakers:</u></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Meia Nouwens, IISS Senior Fellow for China | Twitter: @MeiaNouwens | <a href=\"https://www.iiss.org/people/defence-and-military-analysis/meia-nouwens\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meia Nouwens (iiss.org)</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Dr Irene Mia, Editor, <em>Armed Conflict Survey;</em> Senior Fellow for Latin America, and Conflict, Security and Development | Twitter: @_IreneMia | <a href=\"https://www.iiss.org/people/latin-america/irene-mia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr Irene Mia (iiss.org)</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Dr Benjamin Petrini, Research Fellow for Conflict, Security and Development | Twitter: @BenjaminPetrini&nbsp;| <a href=\"https://www.iiss.org/people/conflict-security-and-development/benjamin-petrini\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr Benjamin Petrini (iiss.org)</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Juan Pablo Medina Bickel, Research Analyst for Conflict, Security and Development, and Latin America | Twitter: @JP_Bickel |&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.iiss.org/people/conflict-security-and-development/juan-pablo-bickel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Juan Pablo Bickel (iiss.org)</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Erica Pepe, Senior Coordinator for Research; Research Analyst for Conflict, Security and Development | Twitter: @ericapepe7 | <a href=\"https://www.iiss.org/people/director-of-studies-office/erica-pepe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Erica Pepe (iiss.org)</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We hope you enjoy listening to the episode. Don’t forget to follow, rate and subscribe to Sounds Strategic on wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Date of recording: <strong>20 October 2022</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sounds Strategic is recorded and produced at the IISS.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"International Institute for Strategic Studies"}