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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.

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This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group experts Renata Segura and Stephen Pomper about the fallout from the U.S. operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Washington’s push for oil concessions, and the future U.S... more

This week, in a special episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Caracas-based senior Andes region analyst Phil Gunson to unpack the U.S. military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and t... more

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood speaks with Richard Moncrieff about the Rwanda-backed M23’s advance into Uvira in eastern DR Congo and where the war and the diplomacy to end it might be headed. They discuss what’s driving the group... more

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Matthew Wheeler, Crisis Group’s Senior Analyst for Southeast Asia, about the renewed clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border. They explore the origins of the long-running dispute and the trig... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Gunson
Crisis Group's Venezuela and Andes expert
International Crisis Group
Episode: Special Episode: What Next for Venezuela?
Richard Moncrieff
Crisis Group's Great Lakes Director
Crisis Group
Episode: Trump Brokers Rwanda-DR Congo Deal, Rwandan-backed Rebels Advance
Ahmed Nagi
Crisis Group's Yemen expert
International Crisis Group
Episode: What’s Next for the Houthis in Yemen?
Rob Malley
Former Middle East director and president of Crisis Group, served in three U.S. administrations (Clinton, Obama, Biden)
Crisis Group
Episode: Special Episode: Rob Malley on Gaza, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the wider Middle East
Jean-Hervé Jezequel
Sahel Director at Crisis Group
Crisis Group
Episode: Military Rulers and Jihadist Rebels in the Sahel
Renata Segura
Crisis Group's Latin America director
Crisis Group
Episode: Bomb the Cartels? Expel the Migrants? Reboot Monroe? Trump and Latin America
Ivan Briscoe
Senior Policy Director at Crisis Group
Crisis Group
Episode: Bomb the Cartels? Expel the Migrants? Reboot Monroe? Trump and Latin America
Praveen Donthi
Crisis Group's India expert based in New Delhi
Crisis Group
Episode: Until Next Time? The India-Pakistan Truce
Samina Ahmed
Crisis Group's Pakistan expert and South Asia Director
Crisis Group
Episode: Until Next Time? The India-Pakistan Truce

Host

Richard Atwood
Host of a podcast focusing on global conflicts, drawing insights from international relations experts and analysts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 331 ratings
  • Telling it straight

    Thank you for your sincerity and deep knowledge of complex situations worldwide

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stilllearningtoo
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Excellent and quite balanced analysis of some of the worlds most pressing conflicts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Heinz
    8 months ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    dbalke23
    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 Podcasts
    5
    castoralice
    Switzerland3 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jay remi
    France3 years ago

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Content is praised for compelling insights on conflict and peacebuilding, with a diverse range of topics covered.
The podcast is considered a must-listen for anyone wanting to stay informed on global conflicts, with listeners valuing the long-form format and expert commentary.
Listeners appreciate the sincerity and deep knowledge of the host regarding complex global situations.
Quality analysis and commentary from experts are highlighted as strengths, although there's feedback about the recurring focus on specific conflicts, particularly Ukraine and Russia.

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Special Episode: What Next for Venezuela?
Q: What do you think the mood across Venezuela is now that Maduro is gone?
Gunson notes that there is apprehension among the population, with some relief among Maduro's supporters, while others who desired his removal harbor mixed emotions about the future.
Special Episode: What Next for Venezuela?
Q: Phil, you mentioned the casualties or fatalities, have the Venezuelans themselves made clear how many people were killed or injured in the American operation?
Gunson indicates that while there are circulating figures from medical sources suggesting several dozen deaths primarily among the military, official numbers from Venezuelan authorities remain unclear.
Special Episode: What Next for Venezuela?
Q: Phil, can we just recap briefly what happened in the early hours of Saturday morning and how did it look from Venezuela itself?
Gunson explains that Caracas experienced loud explosions and confusion due to an aerial bombardment by U.S. forces targeting military installations, eventually leading to the capture of Maduro and his wife.
At Home and Away: President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s Year in Power in Syria
Q: How has the Syrians' approach toward ISIS changed?
Damascus now seeks to position itself as a partner against ISIS, wanting involvement in international coalitions.
At Home and Away: President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s Year in Power in Syria
Q: What do you think al-Sharah, the Syrian delegation, got from the trip to Washington?
The visit provided some diplomatic recognition but fell short of their major demands regarding sanctions.

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Content focuses on global conflicts, analyzing their underlying causes and potential resolutions through the lens of experts and analysts. Episodes cover a range of topics, including international relations and humanitarian crises, featuring discussions on regions like Gaza, Syria, and Yemen, among others. It emphasizes the complexities of governance and diplomacy in politically volatile areas, drawing upon expert insights from international observers, policymakers, and academic analysts. Unique to this podcast is its commitment to providing in-depth, nuanced commentary on contemporary conflicts with a relatively balanced perspective.

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2. Richard Moncrieff
3. Ahmed Nagi
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5. Jean-Hervé Jezequel
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