45. Dr Comfort Ero: Resolving deadly conflicts & reforming the UN

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13 November 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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How important is the role of the international community in resolving conflict? Is peace possible in the Middle East? How relevant is the United Nations today?

Rory and Alastair are joined by CEO of the Crisis Group, Dr Comfort Ero, to discuss all this and more in today's episode of Leading.

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