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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 30 MIN

Global Conflict Timeline: How We Got Here (1953-2026)

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This conflict timeline condenses every major event on the path to war, from the 1953 CIA coup through the present day, into a single chronological narrative. The War Desk Risk Index delivers its final reading, and this episode gives a listener everything they need to understand the entire geopolitical situation in one sitting.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep52About War DeskWar Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.Produced by Island InvestigationSubscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.

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This conflict timeline condenses every major event on the path to war, from the 1953 CIA coup through the present day, into a single chronological narrative. The War Desk Risk Index delivers its final reading, and this episode gives a listener everything they need to understand the entire geopolitical situation in one sitting. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep52 About War Desk War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of milita...

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