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Episodes
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- 'Putin has already lost the war in Ukraine' · 26 minVladimir Kara-Murza, an exiled Russian opposition activist, tells DW's Tim Sebastian that the "Putin regime will fall." He calls on the West to not fall back "into the habit of…
- 'Failure of elites' led to Sudan's tragedy, ex-PM tells DW · 27 minSudan is the scene of one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and millions have fled the civil war. The former PM tells DW that the displacement and famine are "much, much…
- Yahya Sinwar: What does the Hamas leader's death change? · 26 minIsraeli former justice minister Yossi Beilin discusses prospects for a future solution in the wake of Israel's killing of the Hamas leader in Gaza.
- Iran has 'not just weakened Hezbollah, but weakened itself' · 27 minJordanian former FM Marwan Muasher tells DW that Tehran has less ability to influence events in Lebanon following Israeli strikes.
- Nigerian FM on Russian motives in Africa: Trust but verify · 24 minWhat are the Kremlin's goals? Russia has expanded its reach in Africa following a series of coups. Yusuf Tuggar tells DW Nigeria pursues "strategic autonomy."
- Does Putin want war with the West? · 27 minEstonia's intel chief shares his assessment of Russia's war in Ukraine and Zelenskyy's "victory plan."
- Kursk incursion shows Putin is bluffing, says Ukrainian opposition leader · 27 minWill the West betray Ukraine? Ukrainian MP & leader of Voice party says much will depend on the outcome of the US election. Kira Rudik told DW that Russia and China are preparing…
- Russia's hybrid warfare: forced migration to Europe? · 26 minFinland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says there is no easy way back to relations with Russia. On Conflict Zone she speaks to Sarah Kelly about migration as a weapon in…
- Israeli minister: 'It's our moral obligation to eliminate Hamas, whatever it takes' · 27 minHardline diaspora affairs minister Amichai Chikli says he doesn't care about criticism of Israeli military goals, including an IDF spokesman's recent statements that "Hamas is an…
- How has Ukraine survived Russia’s war? · 26 minUkrainian journalist and author Illia Ponomarenko refuses to give up hope and insists war shows how ordinary people can do incredible things. He tells DW that "life will prevail."
- How divided is Poland? · 26 minPoland’s new center-left government has launched a series of reforms since the far-right Law and Justice Party was ousted in 2023. Justice Minister Adam Bodnar tells DW Warsaw…
- Macron’s gamble: Does France want far right in government? · 27 minThe French president’s call for snap elections as he faces historic disapproval could put Le Pen’s far right party in power.
- Conflict Zone - Brussels leaders: Far right surge 'will weaken' EU · 27 minEU Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Vera Jourova, and EPP President Manfred Weber talk to DW's Tim Sebastian about their concerns ahead of the European…
- Conflict Zone Podcast: ICC indictments would likely lead Israelis to continue Gaza war · 26 minWashington's former Mideast negotiator told DW he fears possible ICC arrest warrants seem to many Israelis as "creating moral equivalency" between Israeli officials and the Hamas…
- Gaza: 'Most people want to leave,' says veteran diplomat · 26 minNorwegian Refugee Council head Jan Egeland tells Tim Sebastian that the devastation in Gaza is already unprecedented and an Israeli military operation against Rafah would be a…
- NATO is moving to a war footing, says Latvian FM · 27 minUkraine can still win the war against Russia if the West steps up its game, the Baltic country's Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins tells DW.
- Putin: Russia's eternal president? · 27 minHow Russia’s 'obedient majority' will elect Vladimir Putin to a fifth term and why it matters, from Moscow analyst Andrei Kolesnikov.
- Egyptian ex-FM to Israel: If you want security, end occupation · 26 minEgypt's previous Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy tells DW that neither Israel nor Hamas will likely accept a long-term peace deal. Fahmy says that if Israel wants lasting security…
- Conflict Zone Podcast with Nancy Pelosi: 'The behavior of Netanyahu is inexcusable' · 35 minSenior Democrat and former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks about the wars in Gaza, Ukraine and tensions over Taiwan. Speaking to DW's Tim Sebastian, during this year's MSC…
- Conflict Zone Podcast Special: The future of Israeli-Palestinian affairs · 43 minDW's Sarah Kelly hosted a high-level panel at this year's Munich Security Conference. The war in Gaza and prospects for a long-term peace between Israelis and Palestinians were…
