
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.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 223 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Sudan expert Shewit Woldemichael and Horn of Africa director Alan Boswell to discuss where Sudan’s war stands as it approaches its fourth year. They examine shifts along the fron... more
In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Ali Vaez, Yasmine Farouk, Mairav Zonszein, Stephen Pomper and Michael Wahid Hanna to talk about where the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran stands, one month in. Richard first spe... more
In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood speaks with Crisis Group’s Latin America director, Renata Segura and senior policy director, Ivan Briscoe, about what the Trump administration is trying to achieve in Cuba and recent developments in ... more
In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Lebanon expert David Wood and former Crisis Group President Rob Malley. Richard first talks with David about the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, why Hezbollah de... more
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Always informative and easy to listen to. Gives different perspectives on what is happening on the ground.
I find the ICG podcasts incredibly interesting, informative and insightful.
Thank you for your sincerity and deep knowledge of complex situations worldwide
Excellent and quite balanced analysis of some of the worlds most pressing conflicts.
Hold Your Fire! is my favorite podcast for substantive insight on conflict and peacebuilding. I find the variety of topics nicely curated and sufficiently diverse to provide one with a good basis of understanding of key conflict dynamics taking place across the globe. The insight offered by Crisis Group analysts is concise, nuanced, balanced, and digestible. My only wish is that they offered more episodes, but perfection takes time, and there are always the Crisis Group’s sister podcasts, The Ho... more
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The show centers on high-stakes geopolitical crises, analyzed through deep conversations with Crisis Group experts and seasoned diplomats. It frequently explores regime dynamics, regional power rivalries, peace processes, and the implications of major conflicts for global security and energy markets. Guests range from Iran and Gulf specialists to crisis, security, and Latin American experts, offering on-the-ground perspectives and policy context. A notable strength is the caliber and diversity of guests, coupled with rigorous, nuanced analysis that aims to inform both professionals and informed listeners about how conflicts unfold and what could end them. Potential listeners include policy makers, diplomats, journalists, and researchers see... more
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Recent guests on Hold Your Fire! include:
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2. David Wood
3. Ali Vaez
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8. Josh Kucera
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