Comfort Ero, Crisis Group's president, and CEO, and Stephen Pomper, Chief of Policy, discuss Crisis Group's '10 Conflicts to Watch in 2024'. They explore conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar, Ethiopia, the Sahel, Haiti, Armenia-Azerbaijan, the Middle East, and the U.S.-China rivalry. They also touch on trends in conflict, U.S. elections, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the changing dynamics of U.S. influence, prospects for a peace deal in Ukraine, and the role of the U.S. in peace and diplomacy.

The podcast discusses the surge in violent conflicts worldwide, including conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Myanmar, Sudan, and Ethiopia. It explores the breakdown of international trust and norms, the challenges of conflict resolution, and the role of major geopolitical tensions. The episodes also touch on the complexities of outside actors in conflict mediation and the importance of cohesive strategies for resolution.

Dr Comfort Ero, CEO of the Crisis Group, discusses the role of the international community in conflict resolution and the relevance of the United Nations. They explore topics such as the failures of peacemaking efforts, the challenges of the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the need for UN reform.

Comfort Ero, President of the International Crisis Group, joins the podcast to share her analysis of 10 conflicts to watch in 2024. They discuss conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Yemen, the rise of global conflicts due to great power competition and loss of faith in institutions, the role of the African Union in mediating conflicts, and what regular citizens can do in the face of global conflicts.

Comfort Ero, President and CEO of the International Crisis Group, dives into escalating global conflicts and humanitarian crises, notably in Sudan and Ukraine. She critiques traditional peacekeeping failures and discusses the implications of the U.S. labeling actions in Haiti and Syria as genocide. Ero also navigates the complex dynamics of U.S.-China relations and the challenges posed by Myanmar’s military junta, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies to tackle these urgent issues.