Is war inevitable?

Is war inevitable?

Update: 2026-03-17
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This program was recorded in August 2025. The views expressed in this episode are the participants’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of Doha Debates. 


Is war inevitable, or preventable? This episode examines whether we’re capable of breaking the cycle of war.  


💬 Join the conversation in the comments. 


 


Featuring: 


Charli Carpenter: Author and professor of political science and legal studies 


Ian Morris: Historian, archaeologist and classics professor 


R. Brian Ferguson: Professor, author and specialist in Indigenous conflict studies  


Noha Aboueldahab: Author, professor and transitional justice specialist 

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Is war inevitable?

Is war inevitable?

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