Join Crisis Group's Executive Vice President Richard Atwood as he dives deep into the conflicts that rage around the globe with Crisis Group analysts and special guests. These experts bring a unique, on-the-ground perspective to understanding both why those conflicts persist — and what could bring them to an end.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Hold Your Fire!
Claim This Podcastby International Crisis Group
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234 episodes
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Join Crisis Group's Executive Vice President Richard Atwood as he dives deep into the conflicts that rage around the globe with Crisis Group analysts and special guests. These experts bring a unique, on-the-ground perspective to understanding both why those conflicts persist — and what could bring them to an end.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 6, 2026
U.S.-Iran Diplomacy and Middle East Politics
Host Richard speaks with Middle East director Rob Malley about U.S.-Iran diplomacy, regional shifts, and the complex challenges shaping the Middle East.
June 26, 2026
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Host Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Renata Segura and Elizabeth Dickinson about Colombia's new president, his "total peace" policy's failure, and the potential dangers of his security crackdown.
June 22, 2026
What’s Happening in Afghanistan
Host Richard Holbrooke interviews Ibraheem Bahiss, Crisis Group’s Afghanistan expert, exploring the country's security, women's rights, economy, and regional relations under Taliban rule.
234 total episodes available with 96 transcripts
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