Hold Your Fire!
International Crisis GroupJoin 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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 201 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Afghanistan expert Ibraheem Bahiss and South Asia director Samina Ahmed about clashes this week between Afghan and Pakistani forces. Richard first speaks with Ibraheem about what ... more
In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard talks with Crisis Group’s Sudan expert Shewit Woldemichael, Horn of Africa director Alan Boswell and Gulf & Arabian Peninsula director Yasmine Farouk about the latest shifts in Sudan’s war and recent diplom... more
In this Special Episode of Hold Your Fire!, two years of war in Gaza after Hamas’s 7 October attacks, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s former president and former U.S. Special Envoy to Iran and official in several previous U.S. administrations, Ro... more
This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard talks with Crisis Group experts Michael Hanna, Max Rodenbeck, Amjad Iraqi and Mairav Zonszein about Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan, who might benefit from it, the many uncertainties it raises, and what i... more
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- Telling it straight
Thank you for your sincerity and deep knowledge of complex situations worldwide
Apple Podcasts5stilllearningtoo
United Kingdom5 months ago Excellent and quite balanced analysis of some of the worlds most pressing conflicts.
Podcast Addict55 months agoHeinz- Great substance
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
Apple Podcasts5dbalke23
United States2 years ago - The best podcast on current affairs!
I look forward to listening every new episode. Highly interesting topics and well-informed guests.It’s a highlight in my week. Thank you and please keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts5castoralice
Switzerland2 years ago - Excellent but…
This is a great podcast; I listened to all episodes and they are always offering great insights on the topic at hand. Truly world class quality commentary and analysis.
BUT please stop putting this silly loud music during each episode’s introductory remarks. Not only this music is really annoying, but it is so loud it covers the commentator’s voice and one can barely hear a thing.
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France3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #213 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #90 | United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #213 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #20 |  Italy/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #65 | France/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #79 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
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Insights into global conflicts are presented through expert analyses and discussions, focusing on crucial geopolitical issues and the motivations behind ongoing crises. The episodes feature a combination of Crisis Group analysts and special guests, exploring complex topics such as US foreign policy, international diplomacy, and the ramifications of various conflicts across different regions. The content stands out for its depth, combining real-time events with historical context, providing listeners with a clearer understanding of international relations and the factors influencing war and peace worldwide.
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1. Rob Malley
2. Comfort Ero
3. Jean-Hervé Jezequel
4. Renata Segura
5. Ivan Briscoe
6. Praveen Donthi
7. Pierre Prakash
8. Michael Hanna
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